GE DDP1270F Installation instructions

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UseandCareof
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usetheProblemSolver plo
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Contents
BEFOREYOUDRY -
importantSafetylnstructians 3,4 ‘
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Hyou smellgas:
1.
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3“
4.
-C@mwindows
Don’ttouch
ekmtrical switches
Extinguish any CIpen
flame
Immediately call
your gas stippkw
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DonotStc$reor I!Jse
gasolineor other
flammable vapors and
liquidsinh? vicinity d
thiswany other
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Read this bookcarefully
it will help you operate and
maintain your new dryer properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help...
Call, toll free:
The GE Answer CenterT~
800.626.2000
consumerinformationservice
or write (include your phone
number):
Consumer Affairs
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Wile down themodeland
serial tnu.mkprs.
You’ll find them on a label locate
on the front of the dryer behind the
door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration card that came with
your dryer. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers
here:
Model No.
Serial No.
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.
If youreceiveadamageddryer,
immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dryer.
Savetimeandmoney...
beforeyou-callforservice
Check the Problem Solver
(page 10).It lists minor causes of
operating problems that you can m
correct yourself. It could save you
an unnecessary service call.
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Reidail instructionsbefore usingthisappliance
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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$V~~NIN~–When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety 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
instaiied and !ocated in
accordancewith the installation
Instructionsbefore it is used.If
you did no?receive an Installation
instructions sheet with your dryer,
you can obtain one by contacting
the service location nearest you.
-Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes
and ordinances.
-Locate where the temperature is
above 50‘F (lO°C) for satisfactory
operation of the dryer control
system. Do not install or store
the dryer where it wiii be
exposed to the weather.
-Connect to aproperly 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. If
your dryer is not exhausted to
the outside, see special instruc-
tions on Page 10.
~When disconnecting this
appiiance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord or junction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord is
located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.
*We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.
5The wiring diagram for this
machine is located inside the
lower fror]t access panel,
To minimize the possibility
of afire hazard.
~Do not useheatto dry articies
containing rubber, plastic, or
similar materials (such as padded
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, etc.) as these
materials may melt or burn. Also,
some rubber materials, when
heated, can under certain
circumstances produce fire by
spontaneous combustion.
~Garments labeled “Dry Away
From Heat” (such as life jackets
containing Kapok) must not be put
in your dryer.
~Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive
substances (such as gasoline,
degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, etc.) which may give off
vapors that could ignite or
explode. Do not use such
substances around your washer
and/or dryer during operation.
~Any article on which you have
used acleaning solvent, or which
contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops,
towels used in beauty salons,
restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or nearthe
dryeruntil all tracesof these
flammableliquidsor solids and
their fumes have beenremoved.
Therearemanyhighly flammable
items usedin homessuchas:
acetone,denaturedalcohol,
gasoline,kerosene,some
householdcleaners,somespot
removers,turpentines,waxes,wax
removersand productscontaining
petroleumdistillates.
~Cleanthe lint filter beforeeach
loadto preventlint accumulation
insidethe dryeror in the room.DO
NOT OPERATETHE DRYERWITH-
OUT THE LINT FILTERIN PLACE.
~Keepareaaroundandunder-
neathyourappliancefreefrom
the accumulationof combustible
materials,suchas lint, paper,rags,
chemicals, etc.
Tominimize the possibilityof
injury.
~Never reach into the dryer while
the drum is moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes, wait
until the drum has completely
stopped.
~Close supervision is necessary if
this appliance is usedby or near
children.Do not allow childrento
playinside,onor with this appliance
or anydiscardedappliance.
Dispose of discarded ~ppliances
and shipping or packing materials
properly. Before discarding adryer,
or removing from service, remove
the door of the drying
compartment.
~Keepall laundryaids(suchas
detergents,bleaches,fabric soften-
ers,etc.)out of the reachof
children,preferablyin alocked
cabinet.Observeall warnings
on containerlabelsto avoid
personalinjury.
@Keepthe floor aroundyour
appliancescleananddry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.
@
Do not dry fiberglass articles in
yourdryer.Skin irritationcould
resultfrom the remainingglass
particlesthat maybepickedup
by clothing duringsubsequent
dryeruses.
~The laundryprocess can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics. To
avoid sucharesult,thegarment
manufacturer’scareinstructions
should befollowed verycarefully.
~Neverclimb on or stand on the
dryer top or door.
~To minimize the possibility of
electric shock,unplugthis appli-
ancefrom the power-supplybefore
attemptinganymaintenanceor
cleaning(exceptthe removaland
cleaningof the lint filter).
NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selector
to an OFF position does ?40T
disconnect the appliance from the
power-supply.
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~Do not tamper with controls.
*Do not operate this appliance if
it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
adamaged cord or ph..g
D~er=Appiied Fabric softeners
OrAntistatic conditioners
You may wish to soften your
laundered fabrics or reduce the
static electricity in them. We
recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycle,
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions for those products,
or try adryer-added product for
which the manufacturer gives
written assurance on the-package
that their product can be safely
used in your dryefi Some of these
dryer-added softeners/condi-
tioners have been found to cause:
~Clogging of lint filte~ restricting
air flow necessary for the proper
functioning of the dryer.
*Coating of dryness sensors (on
dryers so equipped) which may
result in prolonged or erratic
drying cycles.
~Excessive lint build-up inside
the dryer and in the ducting. Such
lint build-up in the areaof the
dryer heat,sourcecan possibly
result in ignition of the lint.
OptionalAccessoriesforyour Spacemakers
May be wed with
Model
Number Description m
WMK”30 Wall-MountInstallationKit. Useto
mountdryerto wall abovewasher
DSR”80DryerStackRack.Supportsdryer x
in stackedinstallation.
WDF80* Washer-DryerFramefor unitized
installation.Useto mountdryeron top x
of washer.
IDSR-7’OIDryerStackRack. IIx
WPP50ConversionKit.Toconvertwasher
to built-ininstallation. x
Accessoriesareavailablefrom yourdealeror serviceorganization.
(1)MayuseWMK-25
*WH-White
AD-A1mond
@Corrosion and residue deposits
on fabric. Any of the above-noted
problems, shortened dryer life, or
other unidentified problems which
directly or indirectly result from
the use of such conditioners are
not defects in material and work-
manship under the terms of the
warranty accompanying this
appliance and accordingly are not
covered thereby Service or
performance problems caused by
the use of these products are the
responsibility of the manufac-
turers of those products.
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Stationary
Dryer
DI)P1275F
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Howtosortclothesfordrying
Normally, if you have sorted clothes
correctly for washing, you will also
have properly sorted drying loads.
Here are some additional sugges-
tions for good dryer load make-up:
Sortbysurface texture
from
LINT PRODUCERS—suchas 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
from
from
a
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Permanent
Press
from
~EMicatesf
In addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
dried together whenever possible.
sort by (.xm’
from
from
from
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Non-
Colorfast
ISortbyweight
Separate
from
F-orSpecial Drying Instructions
see page 8.
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Howtobad your dryer
For best results, dry only articles
of the same or similar type fabric
in asingle load. Never overload the
dryer.The drum should be no more
than %full of wet articles. Over-
loading prolongs drying time and
produces uneven drying.
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operatingInstructions
RNYourPortableDryer–ModelDDP1270F,
andStationaryDryer—ModelDDP1275F
@Load clothes into dryer following QClose door. Door must be closed ❑Turn Cycle Selector clockwise
instructions on Page 5. If you do before dryer will operate. to desired cycle and select correct
mix various types of fabrics in your drying time for load size and type.
load, set the controls for the ~~t the Ccmtrds
lighter- weight fabrics and remove ❑Press PUSHTO STARTbutton.
when dry. Reset the controls for See the Controls Setting Guide (Opening door during operation
the remaining heavier fabrics. below. stops the dryer.To re-start, close
the door and press PUSHTO
~Clean lint filtefi See below. STARTbutte; again.)
ChNrds Setting Gukle
Cyck? Timed Air Fluff
(No-Heat)
Fabric Cottons&Linens PermanentPress Knits&Plastics,Rubber,
Delicates Dewrinkling
Sizebad Large Medium Small Medium Small Medium Small
Time 125 95 75 85 60 40 30 30
minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes* minutes* minutes
*It is recommended that these times be followed by a15-minute no-heat Air Fluff cycle.
The times suggested above are to be followed as aguide. You may find that best results are
obtained for some of your fabrics by setting times to either side of these recommendations.
Clean the lint #ilter 13efme drying every bad
Remove the lint filter by pulling
straight up. Wipe all accumulated
lint from screen. Occasionally
wash filter using soap and warm
water. Rub lightly, rinse and dry
thoroughly. This will help to remove
all fabric softener build-up. Clean
lint filter before each load. Do not
operate dryer without lint filter.
Do not use dryer-applied fabric
softeners unless you follow these
cleaning instructions.
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OperatingInstructions
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DRYINGTEMPERATURE
ILcmctiilg Setthe Controls
~Load sorted clothes into dryer See the Controls Setting Guide ❑Press PUSHTO STARTbutton.
following instructions on page 5. below. (Opening door during operation
~Clean lint filte~ See page 6. ❑Turn Cycle Selector clockwise stops the dryer.To re-start, close
the door and press PUSHTO
~Close door. Door must be closed to desired cycle and select correct
drying time for load type. STARTbutton agair,.)
before dryer will oeprate.
ControlsSettingGuide
Cycle Automatic Dry Cycle* Timed Dry Cycle Delicate Air Fluff
(MediumHeat) (HighHeat) (LowHeat) (No-Heat)
Fabric Cottons&Linens, Cottons Delicates, Fluff
PermanentPress, &Knits No-Heat
Cotton-Synthetic” Linens
Blends
Suggested Automaticcut-off 50minutes 40minutes upto
Drying Time 20 minutes
*Automatic Dry Cycle shuts off heat when the items are dry and
provides 10minutes of no-heat tumbling to minimize wrinkles.
NOTE:The Cycle Selector Settings and times above are to be used as
aguide. You may find that best results are obtained for some of
your fabrics by setting the time to either side of the recommen-
dations. Also, FOLLOW FABRIC CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS.
Drynessselectionsguide
fortheautcmatic cycle
Set to
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“’”‘“”AUTOMATIC eFormostnormalloads.
Middle II IcDRYCYCLE
Position e!!..,,.l.{
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..,, , 0Forloadsthat includeheavyweightfabrics.
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DRYCYCLE o For very small loads. (Add two or moresimilar
I&&W ~$?l articles,evenif dry,to assisttumbling).
oIf youdesireto removemoremoisture.
N-a1/
‘2”RY@=tumb’ing)
oForlightweightfabric loads.(Ifverysmallload,
addtwo or moresimilararticles,evenif dry,to assist
oIf youdesireto removelessmoisture.
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FkdyesterKnits&
permanentpressdryingtips
~DO NOT OVERLOAD—Garments
being dried or dewrinkled should
tumble freely.
@REMOVE CLOTHES
IMMEDIATELY—Tohelp prevent
wrinkling, remove from the dryer
immediately at the end of the
drying cycles.
~PLACE ON HANGERS—
Permanent Press and Polyester
Knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
Whatisthedifference
betweenAutcmatic&
Timeddrying?
When using the AUTOMATIC DRY
CYCLE, the Automatic Dry Control
system continually senses the
temperature of the air in the dryer
drum. Wet laundry keeps this air
cool. When the drum air is 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 (de-
pending on the fabric, load size
and Cycle Selector setting). The
Cycle Selector advances (when the
heat is off) until it automatically
turns off dryer.
TimedDrying
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.
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specialDryingInstructions
Saveandreferto GarmentManufacturers’DryingInstructions
Lcxld specialkastt’wwms
Permanent Press IDo not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Removeas soon as
dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.
Polyester Knits IDo not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Removeas soon as
dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.
Baby Clothes–Sturdy: Important.If children’s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, dry only on
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Low Heat/Timed Cycle or Delicate Cycle. High Heat or excessive drying
Pads, Sheets, Receiving can reduce the flame retardancy of these fabrics. Check manufacturers’
Blankets, Coveralls. drying instructions.
Baby Ciothes—Delicate ISee above instructions.
Blankets—Wool, Part Follow manufacturers’ instructions. Do only one blanket at atime. Partially
Wool, Cotton dry in your dryer for no longer than 20 minutes. Removewhile still damp
and finish drying on flat surface.
Plastics—Aprons, bibs, Use Air F!uff (No-Heat)
tablecloths, chair covers,
bowl covers, curtains.
commonlaunderingproblems
SaveandReferToGarmentManufacturingDryingInstructions
CLOTHES TAKETOO LONG TO DRY TO PREVENT
1.Controlsimproperlyset. 1.Checkall controlsto makesuretheyarecorrectly
set for the loadyouwant to dry.
2.Failureto cleanlint filter. 2.Removeandcleanlint filter eachtime dryeris
used.Periodicallycleanareaunderlint filter with
vacuumcleaner.
3.Improperducting. 3.Makesuredryeris ducted inaccordancewith
InstallationInstructions.
4.Obstructionin exhaustducting. 4.Makesureducting is cleanand freeof obstruction,
makesuredamperinoutsidewall capoperateseasily.
If flexibleducting is used,besureit is not kinkedandis
installedaccordingto Installation Instructions.
5.Blownfusesor trippedcircuit breakers. 5.Checkhouseholdfusesor circuit breakers.Most
6.impropersorting.
7.Toomanyitems in
electricdryersusetwo. It is possiblefor oneto be
blownortripped,andthe dryerstill tumblewithout
heat.
6.Donot mix heavy,hard-to-dryitemswith lightweight
articles.
dryer. 7.Dryonlyonewasherloadat atime. Donot
combineloads.

Launderingproblems (con’t.)
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~8.Toofew items in dryer. 8.If dryingonlyonearticle, addtwo moresimilar
articles,evenif dry,to insurepropertumbling.
9.120-vohoperation. 9.If yourdryerisoperatingon120-voltcircuit,longer
dryingtime couldbenormal.Thedryingonthis circuit
takesaboutthreetimesaslongasona 240-voltcircuit.
WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESSAND
“N04RON” ITEMS
1. Leavingclothesin dryeraftertumbling stops.
2.Toomanyitems in dryer.
3.Toofew items in dryer.
4.impropersorting of load.
5.Toomanyitems in washer,
6.Useof incorrectwashanddrycycles.
s7.Incorrectwater level.
8.Washingrepeatedlyin waterthat is too hotfor
the fabric.
9.Accumulationof limescaledueto useof
carbonatedetergents.
10.Failureto usefabric softener.
TO PREVENT
1.Removeclothesimmediatelyandplaceonhangers
whendryerstopstumbling.
2.Dryonly onewasherloadat atime. Donot
combineloads.
3.If dryingonlyonearticle, addtwo ormoresimilar
articles,evenif dry,to insurepropertumbling.
4.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPressitems,such
asworkclothes,with lighter PermanentPressitems
suchasshirts or blouses.Alsodo not washordry
PermanentPressitemswith ordinaryitemssuchas
towels,bedlinens,etc.
5.Hemsmust haveroomto movefreely.Permanent
Pressloadsshouldalwaysbesmallerthan regular
Ioads...no morethan mediumloads.
6.UsePermanentPressWashCycle.Thiscycle
providesacool-downrinseto minimizewrinkling.
Also,usePermanentPressDryCycle(onmode!s
soequipped).
7.Uselargewaterlevelfor MediumLoad;Mediumlevel
for SmallLoad.
8.Washthesefabrics in coolor warmwaterwith
plentyof detergent.
9.If anon-phosphatedetergentmust beused,avoid
the useof acarbonatebuilt detergent.
10.Properuseof fabric softenerwill minimizewrinkling.
TO CORRECTWRINKLING:
Stepsto removestubbornwrinkles:
1.Retumbleon “PermanentPress”setting(onmodels
soequipped)with small load.
2.Rerinseanddryon “PermanentPress”setting.
3.Somewrinklesmayremain,thesewrinklescannot
beremoved.*
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*NOTE:If youfollow goodlaundryproceduresandPermanentPressclothes still comeout wrinkled,the finish may
not begoodquality.Also, in permanentpresssynthetic/cottonblends,the cotton portion of the fabric caneventually
wearawayleavingonlythe synthetic.Sincethe cotton hasresinfinish that impartsthe memory,alossordecrease
of permanentpressperformancewill result.
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TheProblemSolver
Em&r *Makesurecgrd is pluggedin.
won’t
St,art *Checkfusesandcircuit breakersto make sure dryer is getting current.
Automatic ek%trip”dryers‘mayusetwo.
~Make sure timer is set and PUSHTO START button is pressed.
,,
~Makesure..di’yer-doot is s$?curelyclosed. Dryer Wili not run with dooropen.
Make sure lint filter is clean. Wipe filter after each load; wash with soap and
warm water occasionally. ‘.-. ,
Clothes may be excessively-wet due to washer ‘problem. .
Checkcontrols,@make surd ~heyare.correctlys& for the load you want to dry.
Ifdryeris exhaustedto outside,makesureductwork is installedper Installation
Instructions. Glean ductwork ‘every4to 6months depending on the usage of your
drye~Clogged ductwork can cause poor airflow which lessens dryer’s efficiency.
Make sure outside exhaust hood works freely, and is not obstructed ‘by
shrubs, etc.
Dryer makes @Dryer drum is mounted on four specially compounded rubber wheels. After ex-
“thumplng” tended storage and exposure to ext[eme temperatures, athumping noise may
noise—’ occur when dryer is first started, This is temporary and will soon disappear.
FDRYER$YflLL ElOESI$JCWOFWRJITE,call for service. ,,
To keep your dryer looking good, wipe cabinet with adamp cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild soap
and water and then apply alight coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish.
~s$X Maintena~ceinstructionsexhausted to the outside, this lint
~Clean the lint filter before every
load. See page 6.
@Keep area around and under-
neath your appliance free from
the accumulation of combustible
materials, such as lint, pape~ rags,
chemicals, etc.
~Keep the floor around your appli-
ances clean and dry to reduce the
possibility of slipping,
0Do not store dryer where it will
be exposed to the weathe[
~if your dryer is exhausted to the
outside: Inspect and clean dryer
exhaust ducting at least once a
yea~
HOW$0 Reduce the Possibility of
aFire Hazard,IfYourDryerkNot
EXha!mfid10me outside.
Aclothes dryer produces combust-
ible lint. When the dryer is not
is more apt to accumulate in and
near the dryer,which could create
afire hazard.
It is imperative to keep the laundry
area (around the washer and dryer)
clean and free from the accumula-
tion of lint, papet rags, etc. Clean
this area regularly. Removetwo Phillips-HeadScrewsat
Also ins~ect the base area of the bottomof panel.
dryer at “leastonce ayear and
remove any accumulated lint
according to the following
instructions:
1-unplugthe dryer
2-Remove the access panel. (See
illustration)
3-Clean out any lint that may have
accumulated. Wipe or vacuum, Tipbottomof panelout until clipsslip
being careful not to disturb any out.Toreplace,slip topof panelup
electrical or mechanical untilclipsaresecured.Pressbottom
connections. of panelinandreplacescrews.
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