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CycleSeHings............ ..........................6
Energy-SavingTips.................,.......,...............5
KnitsDryingTips.....................................6,12 .
LintFilter....................................................6,10
Loading.........................................................6,7’
Operatingthe Dryer.......................................6
PermanentPress DryingTips........6, 12,13
Sorting Clothes...........................................6,?’
DryerExhaust..................................10
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exterior............................................................10
.int Filterti..ti._~~~.~~~~~...............................10
;toring the Dryer..........................................1O
JserMaintenance instructions. . . . .. . . 10
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Model andSerialNutnbers.............2
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Keep it handy for answers operatingproblemsthat you can
to your questions. correctyourself.
If you don’tunderstandsomething
or need more help, write (include If you received a
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Louisville, KY 40225
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front of (heclrycrbehind thedoor.
These numbersare also on the
Consumer ProductOwnership
RegistrationCard that came
with your dryer.Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:
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correspondenceor service
calls concerning your dryer.
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All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
If you needservice
To obtain service, see the First, contact the people who 131NALLY,if your problem
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want yOLIto be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
serviced your ap~liance. Explain is
why yOLIare not pleased; hmost
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT’,if you are still n~t pleased,
write aHthe details—-including
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TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterandToxic
EnforcementActrequiresthegovernorof
Californiatopublishalistofsubstancesknown
tothestatetocausecancer,birthdefecisorother
reproductiveharmandrequiresbusinessestowarn
customersofpotentialexposuretosuchsubstances.
Gasappliancescancauseminorexposure
tofourofthesesubstances,namelybenzene,
carbonmonoxide,formaldehydeandsoot,
causedprimarilybytheincompletecombustion
ofnaturalgasorLPfuels.
Properlyadjusteddryerswillminimizeincomplete
combustion.Exposuretothesesubstancescanbe
minimizedl%rtherbyproperlyventingthedryers
totheoutdoors.
Warning—Toreducetheriskoffire,
ekdrk shock,orinjurytopersons
whenusingyourapphnce,fok)wbasic
includingthe
sUsethis onlyforitsintended
asdescribedinthisUseandCareBook.
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beforeit
isused.IfyoudidnotreceiveanInstallation
Instructionssheetwithyourdryer,youcanobtain
onebycalling,tollfree,theGEAnswerCenter@,
800.626.2000.
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(Io”c.)for operationofthedryer
UMRtrdsystem.Donot orstorethe
dryerWhm?itVWbeexposedtotheWeathera
—CIMRn$dtoaWed,
andsizedpowersupplycil*cuittoavoid
electrica[overload.
to the outsideisSTRONGLY
topreventlargeamounts
ofmoisturearidlintfrombeingb~ownintothe
{’-.:; room.CarefullyfollowtheExhaustingDetails
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pullbytheplugratherthanthe
cordtoavoiddamagetothecord
&jbnctionofcordandplug.M-akesurethat
thecordislocatedsothatitwillnotbestepped
on,trippedoverorotherwisesubjectedto
damageorstress.
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Useonlyrigidmetalorfkibk metal4“
diameterductworkinsidethedryercabinet
orforexhaustingtotheoutside.USEOF
PLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORKCANCAUSEAFIRE.FOILOR
OTHEREASILYPUNCTUREDDUCTWORK
CANCAUSEAFIREIFITCOLLAPSESOR
BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN
USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.
oDOINItuw heattodI*yarticles rubbery
plastic,orsimilarmaterials(suchaspadded
bras,tennisshoes,galoshes,bathmats,rugs,bibs,
babypants,plasticbags,etc.)asthesematerials
maymeltorburn.Also,somerubbermaterials,
whenheated,canundercertaincircumstances
producefireby spontaneouscombustion.
*Donotstoreitemsthatmayburnormelt
(suchasclothing,papermaterial,plastics
orplasticcontainers,etc.)ontopofthedryer
duringtheoperation.
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@~~ R’@wash ordryalticks
thathavebeenckmedin?
washedih9soakedin701spotted
with! orexpklsive
stmmM!es(suchaswaxyJpaintJgasohe5
degreasers, sdvents9kerosene,
etc.)whichmayigniteorexplode.KkInot
addth?sesubstancestothewashwater.
Dol-lottL9t!thesesubstancesaroundyour
washerand/ordryerduringoperation.
~AnyarticleOnwhich youhaveusedaCkmning
solvent,orwhichcontainsflammablematerials
(suchascleaningcloths,mops,towelsusedin
beautysalons,restaurantsorbarbershops,etc.)
mustnotbeplacedinornearthedryeruntilall
tracesoftheseflammableliquidsorsolidsand
theirfumeshavebeenremoved.Therearemany
highlyflammableitemsusedinhomessuchas:
acetone,denaturedalcohol,gasoline,kerosene,
somehouseholdcleaners,somespotremovers,
turpentines,waxes,waxremoversandproducts
containingpeti-oleumdistillates.
@Cleanthelintfilterbeforeeachhad
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thedryerorintheroomDONOT
OPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUT
THELINTFILTERINPLACE.
~Keeptheareaaroundand
your freefromthe
dsuchaslint,paper,
rags,chem~cals,etc,
To the d’
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lq~~fjq’Ra(!l’hIntothe drywwhilethe
drumismoving.Beforeloading,unloading
oraddingclothes,waituntilthedrumhas
completelystopped.
@Donotdry articlesinyourdryer.
Skinirritationcouldresultfromtheremaining
gks particlesthatmaybepickedupbyclothing
duringsubsequentdryeruses,
~Thelaundrypmtwi canreduce
thefkmeMm@mcydfabrics.
Toavoidsucharesult,thegarment
manufacturer’scareinstructions
shouldbefollowedverycarefully.
@Closesupervisionisnecessary
ifthis isusedbyor
nearchildren.DonotWOW
toplayinsi&!9qor
withthis oranydiscarded
Dispose apiiiancwand
orpackingmaterialsproperly.Before
discardingadryeqorremovingfromservicq
removethedoordthedryer
~K&p fill aids(Ndi
asdetergents,bleaches,fabric
softenm$etc.)‘outofthereach
ofchikbm meferablvinalocked
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containerlabelstoavoidpersonalinjury.
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anddrytoreducethe ofslipping.
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,. ShOdK9unplugthisappliancesfromthe
<powersupplybeforeattemptingany
maintenanceorcleaning(excepttheremova~
andcleaningofthelintfilter).
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powersupply.
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electricignitionanddoesnotkm
alight.IN ?JOTATTEMFTTOLIGHT
WITHAMATCH.Burnsmayresultfromhaving
yourhand.inthevicinityoftheburnerwhenthe
automaticignitionmayturncm.
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Youmaywishhsoftenyaw’
ff!-lbricsorH!duw the static inhml.
Werecommendyouuseeitherafabricsoftener
inthewashcycle,accordingtothemanufacturer’s
instructionsforthoseproducts,ortryadryer-added
productforwhichthemanufacturergiveswritten
assuranceonthepackagethattheirproductcanbe
safelyusedinyourdryer.
Serviceorperformanceproblemscausedby
theuseoftheseproductsaretheresponsibility
ofthemanufacturersofthoseproductsandare
notcoveredunderthewarrantyofthisappliance.
~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, clothesneed
to tumble freely.
*To help prevent ironing, use Knits/Low Heat. Remove garments
promptly at end of arying cycle and place on hangers.
~Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a“warm” dryer
will save energy.
*Clean the dryer lint fiker each time you dry.
QClean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once ayear. Apartially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.

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before operatingthis appkmx.
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check the Lint Filter
CIean the Iintfilter each time the dryer is used.
AIways be sure the lint filteris in place. Don’t use the dryer withoutit.
sort and Load the Cklthes
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 Iighter-weightfabrics and remove when dry.Reset
controls for the remaining heavier fabrics.
setthe Gmtrds
See the Controls Setting Guide.
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Select the proper heat
for your load.
cycle sehixmr. @
Turn the Cycle Selector
to the desired cycle setting.
The selector may be turned in
either direction,
startlamb.
Turn the Start knob to start
the dryer. (Opening the door
during operation stopsthe
dryer. To restart, close the
door and turn the Start knob.)
PolyesterKnits&Press Drying Tips
0Do NOT’ o-vExuJoAD— “REMOWE famm-lms e
Garments being dried or PRIOIWPTL%?-TOhelp prevent
dewrinkied should tumbIe freely. wrinkling, remove clothes from
the dryer promptly at the end of
the drying cycles.
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Permanentpress and polyester
knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
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Separate LINT PRODUCERS—suchas terry towelingard
chenille--give up Mt.
LINT COLLECT’ORS-such as man-madefibers and
nappedfabrics likevelveteenand corduroy-–attract
lint.These must be dried separately.
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sortbyFabric In additionto
sortingto reduce
lint collection,we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
constructiontogether
whenever possible.
Separate ‘
sortby color
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sortby For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.
separate
TOLOADTm
Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded Ioads don’t dry
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:
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Drumwith /
Cottons&Linens PermanentPressLoad

—ForDifferentFabricsandLoads .-
Drying Cycle --—————.—.... .—
Load cycle
RegularCycle
Cottons&Linens Normal 40to50minutes,wttingforaverage-weightloads;
50to60minutessettingfixworkclothesandthick
knittedcottons,
DampDryforironing:
20minutes—lightweightcottons;
25minutes–-mediumweight;
30minutes—heavycottons.
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Nomlalsetting
.PermanentPress,TreatedCottons,
BlendswithCotton Normal PermPressCycle
Synthetics-Polyester,Nylon,
AcrylicKnitsandWovenFabrics
Sturdy
Delicate
PermPressCycle
Normal
Low/Knits Normalsetting ,, Normalsetting—— —
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Normalsetting
SilksandWools,Blends
includingSilksandWools
RayonandAcetate
Down-filledgarments,
ifmachinewashinganddrying
arerecommended.
Low/Knits PermPressCycle
Normalsetting
Firstsetfor50minutes.
Check.Setformoretimeif necessary.
Low/Knits
Normal
PermPressCycle
RegularCycle
40to45minutes
BabyClothes-Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns,Shirts,Pads,Sheets,
ReceivingBlankets,Coveralls.
SeeSpecialInstructions.
Normal RegularCycle
Normalsetting
BabyClothes—Delicate
B1ankets—Wool,PartWool,
Cotton,Electric,Synthetic.See
belowunder“Extra-largeItems.”
Curtains,Slipcovers,Draperies
DONOTMACHINEDRY
FIBERGLASS.
ChenilleBedspreads,Robes.See
belowunder“Extra-largeItems.”
Low/Knits PermPressCycle
20to25minutes,
Normal RegularCycle
Normal RegularCycle Forfirstsetting,setat 20minutes;.
forsecondsetting,setat 15minutes.
Normal RegularCycle Firstsetting—20minutes;
additionalsettings—5minutes.
Setfortimedesired.
Rubber-coatedItems,Laminated
Fabrics,Vinyl,Plasticsand
ArticleswithPlasticTrim,
NoHeat RegularCycle
Normal RegularCycle Firstsetting—20minutes;
additionalsettings—5minutes.
BathrnatsandRugs
Extra-largeI[erns-Queen orIQng
SizeSheets,BIanketsorSpreads,
SleepingBags,InsulatedJacketsor
Suits,MattressCovers(Pads),
QuiltedBedspreads.
Low/Knits RegularCycle Firstsetting—20minutes;
secondsetting—15minutes;
additionalsettings—5minutes,
Normal
Pillows-–FcatherandPolyester-
fillccl(ifinanufacturerrecommeil(fs
theybedriedinadryer).See
SpecialInstructions.
RegularCycle 130minutes.
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‘+’ThetermsHigh,lklediumandLowHeatarethoseuswdlyfoui~donfabriccarelabels.Forbestresults,followyourfabriccarelabels. (J;;)
hTOrI’B:‘FheCycleSelectorsettingsindicatedaboveareto beusedas aguide. ----
YouinayfindthatbestresultsarcobtainedbysettingtheCycleSelectortoeithersideof therecommendedsettings. (~,
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Donotdrynon-colorfastitemswithwhitesorlight-coloreditems.
Donotovedoaddryer;clothesshouldtumblefreely.Removepromptlyassoonasdryerstops;placeclothesonhangersto
minimizewrinkling.
Donotoverloaddryer;clothesshouldtumblefreely.Removepromptlyassoonasdryerstops,placeclothesonhangersto
minimizewrinkling.
Drysilksandwoolsinyourdryeronlyifrecommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.Followinstructionscarefully.
Tumbledryingismandatory.Downmustbethoroughlydriedtoremoveodorandpreventmildewing.Placetwolarge,drytowelsinthe —
dryertoimprovetumblingandshortendryingtime.Besuretodrythoroughly.
IMPORTANT.Ifchildren’ssleepwearismadeofModacrylic,tumbledryonlyonLow/Knitstemperature,NormalHeatcandamagethese
fabrics.Checkmanufacturer’sdryinginstructions.
Seeaboveinstructions.
Placein dryerwith3or4drytowelswhichhavebeenheatedfor5minutes.Settimerfor20to25minutes.Donotsetcontrolformorethan
25minutes.Doonlyoneblanketat atime.Removeblanketatendofcycleandblockblanketbackto originalshape.Pressbindingwith
warmiron.Allowtodrybeforestoring.
Usedrytowelsasbuffers.Settimerfor20minutes.Ifitemsarestillwet,resetfor 15minutesandcheckagain.Itemsshouldberemovedwhile
stilldamp.Placeslipcoversonfurnitureimmediately.Hangdraperiesandcurtainssothatcreaseswillfallout.Stopdryerperiodicallyand
checkfilterforexcesslint.Removeandrestartdryer.
TumbledryonNoHeatsettingasheatmaycausealterationin shape,colorandappearanceofsucharticles. ———
Stopdryerperiodicallyandcheckfilterforexcesslint.Removeandrestartdryer.
Speckzlprecautions
mustbetakentodryextra-largeitems.Setdryerfor20minutesthencheckcarefully.Set15minutesforsecondsetting,check
again;and5minutesforeachadditionalsetting.Makesurethatarticledoesnotfilldrum.Manylargearticles,whenwet,haveampleroomin
dryer,butastheydryandfluffupmaynothaveroomtotumble.Checkcarefullyeveryfewminutesandif articleis stillwetordampandfills
dryer,finishdryingonline.Donot,underanycircumstancesoperatedryerforlongertimeswithoutchecking.CAUTION:Iflargeitemsdonot
haveroomtotumble,theairflowmaybe blockedwhichcouldresultinscorchingyourvaluableitems.Manylargeitems,likeshagrugs,
cannotbedriedinhomesizedryers.DOiVOTtumb[edryjackets containingKapok.(Seefiltercleaninginstructionsabove,)
Checktickingforholesorweakseamswherefeathersor fillingcouldescape.Drynomorethanonepillowat atimeandsetdryerfor
maximumtime.Stopdryeroccasionallyandshakepillowstoredistributefillingformoreevendrying.Checkpillowsat endofdryingtime.
Iftheyare notcompletelydry,returnthemtodryerandresetformoredryingtime.Featherpillowsdryveryslowlyandmustbedried
completelytopreventmildewing.LWAJOTtumbledrypillowscontainingKapok.
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User Maintenance Instructions
CAIJTIQ$J: If yours isan electricdryer,beforeyou have itconnected
inyour new residence, besureyour licensedelectricianconfirmsthat the
supply voltagematchesthe voltagespecifiedon therating plate.
Dryer Exterior
Wipeoff any spiHsor washing Dryer controlpanel and finishes Applythesepre-treatmentproducts
compounds.Wipeor dustwith amay be damagedby somelaundry away from the dryer.The fabric
damp cloth. Try not to strikethe pre-treatmentsoiland stain may then be washed and dried
surface with sharp objects. remover productsif such products normally.Damageto your dryer
are sprayedon or havedirect caused by pre-treatrnentproducts
contact with the dryer. is not covered by your warranty.
Dryer Dmm Dryer Exhaust -Dryer storage
The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the dryer To storeyour dryer for a
isrust-resistant and requiresno exhaustductingat leastonceayear. shortperiod of time, disconnect
special care. the power supplyand clean the
lint filter.
Lint Fihi%
BefbE=eevery dryer
use~clean the lint filter.
Put your moistened
fingers at the corner of Y
the filter and wipe in a
downward motion all
the way across to the
other corner.
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LintFilter
PerhkaUy,
remove the lint
filter and insert
the suction hose
from your vacuum
cleaner into
the opening.
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Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air.

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LONG T(3DRY
SHRINKAGE,GENERAL
*Dryerunplugged.Make sure power cord is plugged in.
~No power to dryer.Check fuses aridcircuitbreakersto make suredryer is
g?.hg current.Mostelectric dryers use two.
~Controlsimproperly set.Make surecontrols are set and Start knob is turned.
Openingthe door duringoperation stopsthe dryer.To restart,close thedoor
and turn the Startknob.
@Dryer door is open. Close door securely--dryer will notrun with door open.
~Circuitis overloaded.Do not operate other applianceson the sameelectrical
outletor circuitwhile the dryer is operating.
~Controlsimproperlyset.Checkallcontrolstomakesuretheyarecorrectly
setfortheloadyouwanttodry.SeetheHowtoOperateYourDryersection.
“Cloggedlintfilter. Remove and clean filter before every load. PeriodicaHyclean
area under lint filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and cleaningsection.
~Improper ducting.Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the
InstallationInstructions.
*obstruction in exhaust ducting.Make sure ducting is clean andfree of
obstruction;make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily.If flexible
ducting is used, be sure it is notkinked and is properly installed according to
theInstallation Instructions.
~Blown fuses or tripped circuitbreakers. Check household fuses or circuit
breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or
tripped and the dryer stilltumble without heat.
~Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with lightweightarticles.
eLarge loadsofmoisture-holdingfabrics,suchasbeachtowels,takealong
timetoremovemoisture.
*Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at atime. Do not combine
loads.
~Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles,
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
*Somefabricswillshrinkwhethermachinewashedandtumbledriedor
washedbyhandanddripdried;othersmaybesafelywashedbutwillshrink
inadryer.FollowGarmentManufacturers’Gre Labelsexactly.Ifindoubt,
donotmachinewashortumbledry.
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PROBLEM IP’OSSDNIJECAUSE
SHRINKAGE, KNITS @shrinkage can occur in knit fabricsthathave been improperly
stretchedand elongatedby the rnarmfacturer.When thisoccurs,garmentmay
be pressed back into shapeafter each wash and dry cycle.
~I?vgressive or delayed is caused when starchor sizing(in some
fabrics) is graduallyremoved by laundering,Maybe noticedin older garments
that have been launderedmany times withoutpreviousshrinkage,Treat as for
Relaxation Shrinkageabove.
~Shrinkage caused by mnfneathgoccurs in certain knit fabricsthathave
been heat-shaped.When washing, drying or ironing temperaturesexceed the
temperatures usedto shapeset, shrinkagemay occur.This cannotbe corrected,
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; dryingon low heat.
WRINKLING IN Io
Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops.Remove clothes promptlyand
PERMANENT PRESS hang them immediately.
AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS eToomany items in dryer.Dry only one washer load at atime. Do not
combine loads.
~Too few items in dryer.If drying mdy one article, add two or more similar
articles, even if dry,to insure proper tumbling.
@Improper loads. Avoid launderingheavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirtsor blouses.Do not
wash or dry Permanent Press with regular laundry.
eToo many clothes in washer.Items must have room to move freely.
Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular loads...
no more than medium loads.
@Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press wash cycle
which provides acool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use Permanent
Press drying cycle.
oIncorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level
or half full for small load.
~Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with
plenty of detergent.
‘Accumulation of lime scale due to luseof carbonate detergents. If you must
use anon-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of ahigh-carbonate detergent.
~Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will
minimize wrinkling.
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PERMAmNT PRESSAND
“NO-RON ITEMS”
(umtimed)
Pos!m.ml?dCAUSE
TO
@$letumbleon Permanent Press setting.
eRcrinseand dry on Permanent Press setting.
@If unsuccessful,retumble on normal ternperatu.refor 10—12minutes
and hang immediately.
@Iron carefully.
oSend to Dry Cleaners for pressing.
~Some wrinklesmay remain which cannotbe removed.*
*NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and PemnanentPress
clothesstillcomeoutwrinkled,thefinishmaynotbegQodquality.Also,in
permanentpresssynthetic/cottonblends,thecotton.portionofthefabriccan
eventuallywearawayIeavingonlythesynthetic.Sinceitsthecottonportion
whichistreatedforPermanentPress,alossordecreaseofPermanentPress
performancewillresult.
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with the pld--lase of your new GEappkmce, receive the
assurance that if you ever ned information or assistance
from GE, we’11be there. ANyou have to do is call-d-free!
AGE Consumer Service professional
will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at atime that’s convenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience (7:00a.m. to ‘7:00p.m.
weekda~ 9:00 a.m. to 5!:00p.m. Satur-
days).Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and out—
so most repairs can be handled injust
one visit.
WhateveryourquestionabcutanyGE
majorappliance,GEAnswer~ente@
informationserviceisavailableto
help.Yourcall-and yourquestion—
willbe answeredpromptlyand
courteouslyAndyoucancallany
time.GEAnswer(lenteP serviceis
open24hoursaday7daysaweek.
Youcanhavethesecurefeelingthat
GEGonsumerServicewillstillbe
thereafteryourwarmntyexpires.Pur-
chaseaGEcontractwhileyourwar-
rantyisstillin effectandyou’llreceive
asubstantialdiscount.Withamukiple-
yearcontract,you’reassuredof fiture
serviceattoday’sprices.
‘lMecommunicatkm Device for the Deaf
Ildividtds CpiM-iedtow-vicetheir
ownappliances canhaveneeded
partsor accessoriessentdirectlyto
theirhome. The GEpartssystempro-
videsaccesstoover4’7,000parts...and
allGEGenuine RenewalPartsare
f’ullywarranted. VISA,ldasterCard
and Discovercardsare accepted.
user maintenance instictiom
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Upon request,GE will provideBraille
controlsfor avarietyof GEappliances,
andabrochuretoassistin planninga
barrier-freekitchenfor personswith
limitedmobilityToobtaintheseitems,
freeof charge.,call800.626.2000.
~onsumerswith impairedhearing
or speechwho haveaccessto aTDD
or aconventionalteletypewritermay
Cdl800-TDD-GEM2
(800-833-4322)
to request information or service.

1! Saveproofof originalpurchasedatesuchas yoursalesslip or cancelledcheckto establishwarrantyperiod.
IS RNA
Foroneyearfrom date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge,partsandservicelaborin
your hometo repairor replace
any pafi of Mmclryerthat fails
becauseof amanufacturing
defect.
This warrantyis extendedto
the originalpurchaserand any
succeedingownerfor products
purchasedfor ordinaryhomeuse
inthe 4.8mainlandstates, Hawaii
andWashington,D.C.InAlaskathe
warranty is the same exceptthat it
is LIMITED becauseyou must pay
to ship the productto the service
shop or for the servicetechnician’s
travel coststo your home,
All warranty servicewill be
providedby our FactoryService
Centersor by our authorized
CustomerCare@servicersduring
normalworking hours.
Should your applianceneed
service, duringwarranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
1SNOT @Service trips to your home to
teach you howto usethe product.
Readyour (he and Carematerial.
If you then have any questions
about operatingthe product, please
contactyourdealeror ourConsumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:
GE Answer CenteP
800.626.2000
consumer information service
@Improper installation.
[f you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer
or installer.Youare responsible
for providing adequate electrical,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities,
~Replacementof housefuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
@Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or usedcommercially.
@Damageto product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
OfGod.
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationorexclusion
maynotapplyto you.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
Toknowwhatyourlegalrightsareinyourstate,consultyourlocalorstateconsumeraffairsofficeoryourstate’sAttorneyGeneral.
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