GE DDG8280SBMAA User manual

Dryer
Safety instructions .................... 3-5
Operating Instructions, Tips
Automatic Drying ...........................................8
Cycle Settings .................................................7
End Cycle Signal ........................................ 7, 8
Energy-SavingTips ........................................ 5
FabricandDryingSelections.................... 10
Knits Drying Tips ..................................... 7, 13
LightBulbReplacement............................ 11
Lint Filter ...................................................7, 11
Loading........................................................ 7,9
Operating the Dryer .................................. 6, 7
Permanent Press Drying Tips .......8, 14, 15
SortingCIothes .......................................... 7,9
Timed Drying ...................................................8
Care and Cleaning
DryerExhaust........................................ 11,12
Drum............................................................... tt
Exterior........................................................... 11
LintFilter........................................................ 11
StoringtheDryer......................................... 11
User Maintenance Instructions ............... 11
Problem Solver ......................14-16
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center _800.626.2000
Preparation
ReversingDoor............................................ 13
Consumer Services ...................19
Appliance Registration ................................. 2
Important Phone Numbers ....................... 1 9
Model and Serial Numbers .......................... 2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Models: DDE9605SDDG9685S
DDE8505S DDG8585S
DDE8500S DDG8580S
DDE8200S DDG8280S
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HELP us HELP YOU...
Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your
new dryer properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don't understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number)
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Save time and money.
Before you request service..
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
If you received a
damaged dryer...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dryer.
To obtain a Spanish language
version of this book, call
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Para obtener la versidn en
espafiol de este manual, name a
GE Answer Center ®,servicio de
informaci6n para el consumidor,
teMfono 800.626.2000.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You'll find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your dryer. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.
I WARNING:For your safety the information in this manual must befollowedto minimize
the risk of fire or explosionor to prevent property damage,personal injuryor loss of life.
--Do not store or use gasolineor other
flammable vapors and liquidsin the
vicinity of this or any otherapace.
--WHAT TO DO IF YO U SMELL GAS
.Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone inyourbuilding.
• Clearthe room, buildingor area of
all occupants.
.Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone.Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
.if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
--Mation and service must be performed
by a qualifiedinstaller,service agency or
the gas supplier,
All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
If you need service
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.
We're proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
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First, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number--to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem
is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances,
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure
to four of these substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,
caused primarily by the incomplete combustion
of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryers
to the outdoors.
AWarning--To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
, Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
,This dryer must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it
is used. If you did not receive an Installation
Instructions sheet with your &yer, you can obtain
one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center ®,
800.626.2000.
--Properly .ground to conform with
all governing codes and ordinances.
Follow details in installation Instructions.
--Locate where the temperature is above 50OE
(10*C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system.. Do not install or store the
dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.
--Connect to a properly rated, protected
and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
--Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details
in the Installation Instructions.
.Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
. When disconnectingthis appliance
pullby the plug rather than the
cord to avoid damage to the cord
orjunction of cordandplug Make sure that
thecord is located so thatit willnot be stepped
on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
To _. e the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard
Exhaust Duct--See Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside. USE OF
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE AFIRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE
A FIRE IFIT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES
OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
.Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic,
or similar materials (such as padded bras, tennis
shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows, etc.) as these materials may
melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when
heated, can under certain circumstances produce
fire by spontaneous combustion.
.Do not store items that maybum or melt
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics
or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer
during operation.
(continued next page)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
•Garments labeled "Dry Away from Heat"
(such as Me jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
._._ •Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in.
1_ washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive
substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline,
degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add
these substances to the wash water. Do not use
these substances around your washer and/or
dryer during operation.
•Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent, or which contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels usedin
beauty salons, restaurants or barbershops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the diner until all
traces of these flammable liquids or solidsand
their fumes have been removed. There are many
highlyflammable items usedin homes such as:
acetone, denaturedalcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury
•Never reach into the dryer while the
drum is moving. Before loading, unloading
or addingclothes,wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
•Do not dry liberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
,\
_,_)b .The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics.
l_To avoid such a result, the garment
manufacturer's care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
.Close supervision is necessary
if this applianceis used by or
near children.Do not allow
childrento play inside, on, or
with this applianceor any discarded
appliance.Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer compartment.
_.Clean the lint filter before each load
toprevent lint accumulation inside
the dryer or in the room. DO NOT
OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
•Keep the area around and underneath your
appliances free from the accumulationof
combustible materials, such aslint,paper, rags,
chemicals, etc
•The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual
•Keep all laundryaids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in alocked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
container labels to avoid personal injury.
•Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
O o minimize the possibility of electric
shock, unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal
and cleaning of the lint filter).
_ NOI'E: Turning the Cycle Selector
knob to anOFF position does NOT
=disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
•Do not tamper with the controls.
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•Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
•Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
.If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT
WITHA MATCH. Burns may result from having
your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.
Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or
Anti-static Conditioners
You may wish to soften your laundered
fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.
We recommend you use either afabric softener
in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer's
instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added
product for which the manufacturer gives written
assurance on the package that their product can be
safely used in your dryer.
Service or performance problems caused by
the use of these products are the responsibility
of the manufacturers of those products and are
not covered under the warranty of this appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
• Sort clothes by weight so you won't have to run an extra cycle for
one or two heavier, slower-drying items.
,Do not overload your dryer. For efficient drying, clothes need
to tumble freely.
,Use Automatic Cycles whenever possible to help prevent overdying
and to save energy.
,Remove garments promptly at the end of the drying cycle and place
on hangers.
,Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a "warm" dryer
will save energy.
• Clean the dryer lint filter each time you dry.
• Clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. Apartially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES DRYER
Features and appearances may vary slightly
WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
DDE9605S and DDG9685S
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0OAMPORY_" Timed
Six Cycle Automatic Dryer Heavy Duly Extra Large Cepecily
DDE8500S and DDG8580S
NIGH HEAT 6_0' MED HF.AT
KNIT_EUCATES_ _ _FLUFF
HEAT NO HEAT
Six Cycle Automatic Dryer
(Automatic- ,.m/offl _'_ Automatic-
ICoeons, ._. _-" •_. Penn. Press
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-DDE8200S and DDG8280S
cor'CON$ PIB_._ES$
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LOW HEAT NO HEAT
F_ Selections Turn to Sl_r¢
Autometic-
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Regular
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Timed
Heavy Duly F_xeraLarge Capacity
Set the Controls -- Controls and features will vary from model to model.
See Suggested Fabric and Drying Selections guide.
I_ Drying Selections. Select the proper heat for
your load.
Shouldbe used with cycles indicated •
Automatic
Drying Automatic Penn. Press and Timed
Selections Reguhr cycle Knits Cycles Cycles
Cottons • •
High Heat
, Perm. Press • •
Medium Heat
Knits/Delicates • •
Low Heat
Fluff •
No Heat*
*Huff-NoHeat option can be used with an automatic cycle, but for
best performance it is recommended to be used with a timed cycle.
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the
type of heat used (Electric, Natural gas or LP
gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of
clothes, and condition of exhaust ducts.
O Cycle Selector. Turn the Cycle Selector to the
desired cycle setting. The selector may be turned
in either direction.
O
O
O
O
Extra Care Cycle. Operates only with the Automatic
Perm. Press and Knits cycles. For models DDE9605S/
DDG9685S and DDE8505S/DDG8585S press the
pad, to select. For models DDE8500S/DDG 8580S
turn the control knob to SET. To minimize wrinkle
setting in clothes, the Extra Care cycle provides
approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after
the clothes are dry. Use End Cycle Signal if your
dryer has one. Signal will sound to remind you to
remove the clothes.
End Cycle Signal. Set End Cycle Signal, if desired.
For models DDE9605S/DDG9685S and DDE8505S/
DDG8585S press the pad, to select. For models
DDE8500S/DDG8580S turn the control knob to
desired level.
On models DDE9605S/DDG9685S and DDE8505S!
DDG8585S select Reset Options if you wish to
change an option.
Start. For models DDE9605S/DDG9685S and
DDE8505S/DDG8585S press the Push to Start
button to start the dryer. For models DDE8500S/
DDGS580S and DDE8200S/DDG8280S turn the
Start knob to start the dryer.
(Opening the door during operation stops the
dryer. To restart, close the door and follow above
directions.)
Check the Lint Filter
Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used.
Always be sure the lint filter is in place. Don't use
the dryer without it. See the Care and Cleaning section.
Sort and Load the Clothes
Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer.
Generally, if clothes are sorted right for washing,
they're sorted right for drying. See the How to Sort
the Clothes section. If you do mix various types of
fabrics in your load, set the controls for the lighter-
weight fabrics and remove when dry. Reset controls
for the remaining heavier fabrics.
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YOUR DRYER
End Cycle Signal (on models so equipped)
For models DDE8500S and DDG8580S. This
signal operates with any cycle The control can be
set anywhere between OFF and LOUD, depending
on the desired sound level. The signal will sound
just before the end of the cycle to remind you to
remove the clothes.To stop the signal while sounding,
turn the signal control to OFF or advance the Cycle
Selector to OFF.
For models DDE9655S/DDG9685S and
DDE8505S/DDG8585S. This signal operates
with any cycle. Press pad to select. The signal
will sound just before the end of the cycle to
remind you to remove the clothes. To cancel the
signal while sounding, press the Reset Options pad.
This signal should always be used when drying
polyester knits or permanent press items which should
be removed as soon as the dryer stops to help prevent
setting of wrinkles.
Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips
• DO NOT OVERLOAD---
Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
• REMOVE CLOTHES
PROMPTLY-TO help prevent
wrinkling, remove clothes from
the dryer promptly at the end of
the drying cycles.
•PLACE ON HANGERS--
Permanent press and polyester
knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying
Automatic Drying (Electronic)
(on some models)
When using the Automatic Cycles,
the Electronic Sensor Control
system continually senses the
moisture in the tumbling clothes,
determines when they are dried
to your pre-selected setting, and
terminates the cycle automatically.
Refer to the Controls Setting
Guide for recommended settings.
The Cycle Selector will not
advance until clothes have reached
a certain degree of dryness.
Automatic Drying. When using
the Automatic Cycles, the dryer
continually senses the temperature
of the air in the dryer drum. Wet
laundry keeps this air cool. When
laundry is dry enough (and the
drum air warm enough) the heat
turns off. When the air cools, the
heat turns back on. This off and on
cycling may happen a number of
times (depending on the fabric, load
size and Cycle Selector setting).
The Cycle Selector advances (when
the heat is off) until it automatically
turns off the dryer.
Timed Drying When using
the Timed Cycles, you select
the number of minutes you wish
the dryer to run and it turns off
at the end of this time period.
Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles
For the first few times you use your
dryer set near •position and feel
the dried items when the dryer stops.
AUTOMATIC-
C01"I'ONS,
REGULAR
As a general guideline...
Set near •position
• For most normal loads.
If they are drier than you would like
set toward Less Dry the next time you
dry a similar load.
If you desire them to be drier, set
toward More'Dry the next time you
dry a similar load.
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|EGULAR
Set toward Less Dry
.For light-weight fabric loads.
•If you desire to remove less moisture.
•For very small loads.
Set toward More Dry
•For loads that include heavy-weight fabrics.
•If you desire to remove more moisture.

HOW TO SORT CLOTHES
Sort by Surface Texture
Separate LINT PRODUCERS--such as terry toweling and
chenille--give up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS--such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy--attract
lint. These must be dried separately.
Sort by Fabric
_C_tn°en_s& I from _n_d:t:&_/ from _ie_rr_entl from _Delicates I
In addition to
sorting to reduce
lint collection, we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.
Sort by Color
Separate _ _
Sort by Weight
Separate For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide.
H OW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES
Don't overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don't dry
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:
Drum with
Cottons & Linens Drum with
Permanent Press Load
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SUGGESTED
AND DRYING FABRIC
SELECTIONS
Cycle Suggested Drying Selection
Automatic Regular High Heat
Automatic Permanent Medium Heat
Press & Knits
Delicates Low Heat
Timed High Heat
For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as:
•Cottons and linens
.Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying is recommended
• Permanent press fabrics with cotton
• Synthetics
• Silks and wools
• Rayon and acetate
.Pillows*
•Blankets**
• Extra large items*** Medium Heat
The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on
fabric care labels. For best drying results, follow your specific fabric care label below.
M m I-I
Articles may be
dried in a tumble
dryer at medium to
high setting.
Articles may be dried Articles should be
in a tumble dryer at a hung to dry.
low setting.
Articles should be
hung soaking wet to
drip dry.
Articles should be
dried on a fiat surface.
Special Instructions
Refer to garment manufacturer's care labels for more information.
*Pillows
**Blankets
***Extra Large Items--
Queen or King size
sheets; Blankets or
Spreads; Mattress
Covers/Pads
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape.
DRY ONLY ONE PILLOW AT A TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop
dryer occasionally and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying.
Check pillow at end of drying time-if not completely dry, return pillow to dryer
and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried
completely to prevent mildew. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok.
Put 2 or 4 dry towels into the dryer; tumble dry for 5 minutes. Set timer for
20-25 minutes. DO NOT set control for more than 25 minutes. DRY ONLY
ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. Remove blanket at the end of the cycle and
block the blanket back to its original shape. Allow to dry thoroughly
before storing.
First setting-20 minutes; check and redistribute load. Then set timer for
15 minutes; check load again. Reset timer at 5 minute intervals, checking
after each 5 minutes to make sure that the articles do not fill the dryer drum:
many large articles, when wet, have ample room in the dryer, but as they
dry and fluff up, they may not have room to tumble. CAUTION: If large
items do not have room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked, which
could result in scorching your valuable items. NOTE: Mattress cover/pads
should be dried alone.
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