GEAppliances DDE7900R User manual

lUseand&reGuide
Dryer
Safe~lnstructions ....................3-5
Operating Instructions, Tips
AutomaticDrying...........................................7
Automatic Extra Care Feature
..................,..6
ControlsSettingGuide.............................8,9
Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................6
Drying Selections Guide ..............,................7
End@f-Cycle Signal........................................7
Energy-SavingTips.........................................5
ExtraCareFeature..........................................6
Knits Drying Tips...........................,..........7, 13
Lint Filter
....................................................6, 11
Loading
......................................................6, 10
OperatingtheDryer.......................................6
Permanent Press Drying Tips ........7, 13, 14
Sort;ng Clothes .......,................................6, 10
Care and Cleaning
Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 11
Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Problem Solver .......................12-14
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center
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800.626.2000
Consumer Services ...........,.......l 5
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
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Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Models: DDE7900R DDG7980R
GE Appliances

~LP 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 Para
obtener la versi6n en
version of this book, call
espafiol de este manual, name a
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Center@, servicio de
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consumer information service.
tel~fono 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
[Jse these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.
WAWING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—W~T TO DO IF YOU S~LL GAS
● Do not try to light any appliance.
● Do not touch any el~tricd switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
● Clear the room, building or area of
● 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.
—Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
all occupants.
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.
First, contact the people who
FINALLY, if your problem
serviced your appliance. Explain
is still not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer
cases, this will solve the problem.
Action Panel
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North
Wacker Drive
write all the details—including
Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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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
ctistomers 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.
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Warning—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.
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● This dryer must be properly installed
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Installation Instructions before it
is used.
If you did not receive an Installation
Instructions sheet with your dryer, 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 50°F.
(lO°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.
—Etiausting 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.
n ● When disconnecting this appliance
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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.
To Minimize the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard
● Exhaust Duct—See Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metil 4“
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
USE OF
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR
OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN
USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.
● Do not use heat to dry articles 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 bum. Also, some rubber materials,
when heated, can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion,
● Do not store items that may bum or melt
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics
or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer
during operation.
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~PORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS
(continued)
● Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat”
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
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● Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in,
~ ~ 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 antior
dryer during operation.
Any article on which you have used a cleaning
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 near the dryer until all
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and
their fumes have been removed. There are many
highly flammable items used in homes such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.
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● Clean the lint filter before each load
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to prevent 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 accumulation of
combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
Q The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury
● Never reach into the dryer while the
drum is moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
● Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
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c The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics.
1 ~ Toavoidsucharesult, thegarment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
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Close supervision is necessary
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if this appliance is used by or
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near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on, or
with this appliance or 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.
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● Keep all laundry aids (such
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as detergents, bleaches, fabric
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softeners, etc.) out of the reach
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of children, preferably in a locked
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.
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● To minimize the possibility of electric
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shock, unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector
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knob to an OFF 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
WITH A 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 a fabric 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 T~SE
~STRUCTIONS
● 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.
● To help prevent ironing, use Knits/Del icates (Low Heat) or Perm. Press
(Medium Heat). Remove garments promptly at end of drying cycle and
place on hangers.
● Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer
will save energy.
● Clean the dryer 1 int fi Iter each time you dry.
● Clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A partially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
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HOW TO OPEMTE YOUR DRYER
WARNIN&To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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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 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.
Set the COntrOls See the Controls Setting Guide.
~Drying Selections.
Push a button to select the proper heat for your load.
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Automatic
Drying Automatic Perm. Press and
Selections
I Re~ular cycle! Knits CyC]eS
Cottons
High Heat
●
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
●
Knits~elicates
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Low Heat
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Fluff
No Heat
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Timed
Cycles
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Cycle Selector.
Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting.
The selector may be turned in either direction.
Extra Care Feature
(Operates
only with the Automatic Perm.
Press and Knits cycles).
Turn the control knob to ON if desired. 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-Of-Cycle Signal. Signal
will sound at
5-minute intervals to remind you to remove
the clothes.
End-of Cycle Signal.
Set this signal, if desired, to remind you to
remove clothes from the dryer when the cycle
ends. See the End-of Cycle
Signal section at right.
Start Button.
Press the Push to Start button to start the dryer.
(Opening the door during operation stops the
dryer. To restart, close the door and press the
Push to Start button).

End-of-Cycle Signal. Operates with any cycle.
The signal 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.
The 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.
The signal should also be used with the
Extra Care Cycle.
Variable S@nal
MED
Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips
● DO NOT OVERLOAD— ● REMOVE CLOTHES ● PLACE ON HANGERS—
Garments being dried or PROMPTLY—To help prevent Permanent press and polyester
dewrinkled should tumble freely. wrinkling, remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed
the dryer promptly at the end of on hangers after drying.
the drying cycles.
The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying
Automatic Drying Timed Drying
When using the Automatic Cycles, the When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number
Automatic
Dry C(mtrol .sj)stern continually senses of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at
the temperature of the air in the dryer drum. Wet
the end of this time period.
laundry keeps the 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
oft] until it automatically turns off dryer.
Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles
Set to NORMAL Position Set toward More Dry Set toward Less Dry
● For most normal loads For
loads that include heavy-
● For light weight fabric loads.
weight fabrics.
s If you desire to remove
● If you desire to remove
less moisture.
more moisture.
● For very small loads.
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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Drying
Selection*
Load Cycle
Cycle Setting
Cottons & Linens
Cottons
High Heat Automatic Regular Cycle See the Drying Selections Guide.
or
Timed Cycle
Automatic
Perrn Press
and Knits Cycle
Timed Cycle
Set at Normal for dry; at Damp Dry for Ironing.
See the Drying Selections Guide.
Use Extra Care Cycle if desired.
De-Wrinkle setting to de-wrinkle garments
that have not been washed.
See the Drying Selections Guide.
Use Extra Care Cycle if desired.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton Perm. Press
Medium Heat
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Delicate
Silks and Wools, Blends
including Silks and Wools
Rayon and Acetate
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits
Cycle
Set toward Less Dry. See the Drying Selections Guide.
Set toward Less Dry. See the Drying Selections Guide.
Down-filled garments,
if machine washing and drying
are recommended.
Cottons
High Heat Automatic Regular Cycle
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.
Automatic Regular Cycle
Cottons
High Heat
Baby Clothes—Delicate Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Cottons
High Heat
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle
Timed Cycle
Set toward Less Dry.
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Set at 20 to 25 minutes.
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Cottons
High Heat
Timed Cycle For first setting, set at 20 minutes;.
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Rubber-c6ated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Bathmats and Rugs
Cottons
High Heat
Fluff
No Heat
Timed Cycle First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Set for time desired.
Timed Cycle
Cottons
High Heat
Timed Cycle First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—1 5 minutes;
Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Permanent Press
Medium Heat
Timed Cycle
additional settings—5 minutes.
Pillows—Feather and Polyester-
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See the
Special Instructions.
Cottons
High Heat Timed Cycle
Set at 70 minutes.
*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your fabric care labels.
NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide.
You may find that best results are obtained by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.
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Special Instructions
Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items.
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.
Dry silks and wools in your dryer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. Place two large, dry towels in the
dryer to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT. If children’s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic,
tumble dry only on Knits~elicates (Low) temperature. Normal Heat can
damage these fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.
See above instructions.
Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry towels which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than
25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. Remove blanket at end of cycle and
block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with
warm iron. Allow to dry before storing.
Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are still wet, reset for 15 minutes and check again. Items should be removed
while
still damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and
check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Tumble dry on Fluff (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appemance of such articles.
Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Special precautions must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes then check carefilfy. Set 15 minutes for second setting, check
again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not fill drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in
dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills
dryer, finish drying on line. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not
have room to tumble, the air flow may be biocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs,
cannot be dried in home size dryers. DO NOT tumble
d~;ackets containing Kapok. (See filter cleaning instructions above. )
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling
could escape. Dry no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for
maximum time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time.
If they are not completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried
completely to prevent mildewing. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing Kapok.
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES
Sort by Surface Texture
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
Separate
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
Separate
construction together
whenever
poss[ble.
‘eparate’mfromBromB fro’R
Sort by Weight
Separate
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For information on tumble drying extra large
.items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.
~ Heavy Items a
~ Light Items
~ (such as
from
~ (such as
towels) cuflains)
HOW 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 rum with
Cottons & Linens
Permanent Press Load
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User Maintenance Instructions
CAUTION: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it
connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician
confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on
the rating plate.
Dryer Exterior
Wipe off any spills or washing Dryer control panel and finishes Apply these pretreatment products
compounds. Wipe or dust with may be damaged by some laundry away from the dryer. The fabric
a damp cloth. Try not to strike pretreatment soil and stain remover may then be washed and dried
the surface with sharp objects. products if such products are normally. Damage to your dryer
sprayed on or have direct contact caused by pretreatment products
with the dryer. is not covered by your warranty.
Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage
The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the To store your dryer
is rust-resistant and requires
dryer exhaust ducting at for a short period of time,
no special care. least once a year. disconnect the power supply
and clean the lint filter.
Lint Filter
Before every dryer
use, clean the lint
filter. Put your
moistened fingers
at the comer of the
filter and wipe in a
downward motion
all the way across
to the other corner.
LintFilter
Periodically,
remove the lint
filter and insert
the suction hose
from your vacuum
cleaner into
the opening.
Air Circulation
Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air,
Drum Lamp
BEFORE REPLACING THE LIGHT
BULB, BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE
DRYER POWER CORD. Unscrew the
bulb and replace it with the same type
10 watt bulb.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T START
CLOTHES TAKE TOO
LONG TO DRY
SHRINKAGE, GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.
● No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is
getting current. Most electric dryers use two.
● Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and the Start button is
pressed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart,
close
the door and press the Push to Start button.
● Dryer door is open. Close door securely~ryer will not run with door open.
● Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical
outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.
● Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly
set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.
● Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean
area under lint filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
● Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.
● Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of
obstruction; make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible
ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to
the Installation Instructions.
● Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit
breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or
tripped and the dryer still tumble without heat.
● Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with lightweight articles.
● Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long
time to remove moisture.
Q Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. 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.
● Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or
washed by hand and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink
in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt,
do not machine wash or tumble
d~.
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PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE, KNITS
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT
PMSS
AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may
be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry
cycle.
● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat
as for
Relaxation Shrinkage above.
● Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have
been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the
temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected,
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.
● Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and
hang them immediately.
Q Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not
combine loads.
● Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar
articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
● Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses. do not
wash or dry Permanent Press with regular laundry.
● Too 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 a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use Permanent
Press drying cycle.
● Incorrect 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 use of carbonate detergents. If you must
use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent.
● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will
minimize wrinkling.
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Tm PROBLEM SOLmR
(continued)
PROBLEM
WRIN~ING IN
PERMANENT PRESS AND
“NO-IRON ITEMS”
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMOVE WMN=ES:
● Retumble on Permanent Press setting.
● Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting,
● If unsuccessful, retumble on normal temperature for 10-12 minutes
and hang immediately.
● Iron carefully.
● Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing.
● Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed. *
* NOTE: If YOU follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Mess
clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish may not be good quality. Also, in
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton pofiion of the fabric can
eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since its the cotton portion
which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of Permanent Press
performance will result.
If you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
14

Wdll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the
assurance
tiat if you ever need information or assishnce
from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
GEAnswer Center@
In-Home Repak
Service
800-GE-CARES
A GE Consumer Service professional
will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience (7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m.
weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satur-
days). Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and
out—
so most repairs can be handed in just
one visit.
Service Contracts
800-626-Z24
You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be
here after your warranty expires. Pur-
chase a GE contract whfle your war-
ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive
a
subs~tid discount. With a multiple-
year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.
Pam andAccessories
800-626-2002
hdividu& qutified to service their
own appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The GE parts system
pro-
vicies access to over 47,000 parts... and
all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, Mastercard
and Discover cards
are accepted.
User maintenance instructions
contained in this
booMet cover proce-
dures intended to be performed by
anyttser. Other servicing gener~y
shodd be referred to qutified ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
Whatever your question about any C,]
major appliance, GE Answer Centefi
information service is available to
help. Your cdl—and your questioIl—
will be answered prornpdy and
courteously. And you can
cdl any
time. GE Answer Cente@ service is
open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
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Special Needs...
80&62E2000
Upon request, GE will provide Braillt
controls for a variety of GE appliance;
and a brochure to assist in planning :
barrier-free kitchen for persons with
limited mobility
T() obtain these item
free of charge,
cdl 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing
or speech who have access to a TDD
or a conventional teletypewriter may
cdl 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
to request information or service.

YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, patis and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any pati of the dryer that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Facto~ Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
Care@ servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:
GE Answer
Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
● Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
If you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer
or installer. You are responsible
for providing adequate electrical,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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