Hotpoint DLB2450R Installation instructions

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Appliance Registration
2
Automatic Drying
6
Care and Cleaning
10
Consumer Services
15
Controls Setting Guide
8,9
Dryer Exhaust
10
Energy-Saving Tips
5
Important Phone Numbers 15
Knits Drying Tips 6, 12
Lint Filter
6, 10
Loading
6,7
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operating the Dryer
6
Perm. Press Drying Tips 6, 12, 13
Problem Solver
11-13
Safety Instructions
3–5
Sorting
6,7
Storing Dryer
10
Timed Drying
6
User Maintenance Instructions 10
Warranty Back Cover
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
se and Care
of Models
DB2450R
DU2450R

~LP US ~LP 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
Hotpoint
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.
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.
WANING: For your safety the information in this manual must be fo~owed to mitie
the risk of fwe or explosion or to prevent property damage, personti injury or loss of life.
—Do not store or use gasotine or other
● hmediately cd your gas supplier from a
flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor’s phone.
FOMOW the gas supplier’s
vicinity of this or any other appliance. instructions.
—W~T TO DO W YOU S~LL GAS
● M you cannot reach your gm suppMer3
● Do not try to light any appliance.
~ the fire department.
● Do not touch any elwtrid switch; —Installation and service must
be performed
do not use any phone in your
butiding.
by a qua~led instaUer, service agency or
the gas suppher.
● Clear the room, building or area of
all
Wcupank.
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
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS
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Read W instmctions before wing ttis apptiance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the governor of
C~ifornia 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.
~operly 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
apptiance only for its intended
purpose
as described in this Use and Care, Book.
● This dryer must be properly
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installed and located in accordance
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with the 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.
—~perly ground to conform with
*I 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
insta~ 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 kstructions.
● 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.
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● When disconnecting this appliance
@ PU1l 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.
To Mitimize the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard
● Exhaust Duct+ee 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 O~ER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR
OT~R EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A
~RE W IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES
OTHERWSE RESTRICTED IN
USE OR
DU~G 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 burn. Also, some robber materials,
when heated, can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
● Do not store items that may burn or melt
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics or
plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer
during the operation.
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WORTANT SAFEH ~STRUCTIONS
● 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, orspottedwith
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasofine, 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 andor
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
F~TER IN PLACE.
● Keep the area around and underneath your
appliances free from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as lint, 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.
To Minimize the Possibtiity of Injury
c Never reach into the dryer while the
drum is moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
c 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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● The laundry process can reduce
the flame
retirdancy of fabrics.
~ ~ To avoid such a result, the garment
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 detergent, 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
shock, unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal
and cleaning of the lint filter).
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NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector
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knob to an OFF position does NOT
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disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
● Do not timper 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.
c Never climb on or sbnd 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
W~H 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-sbtic 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
ENERGY-SAVING T~S
● 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 Sensi-Dry Cycles whenever possible to help prevent
overdying and to save energy.
● To help prevent ironing, use Perm Press (Medium) or Knits/Delicates
(Low). 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 lint filter 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.
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. types of fabrics in your load, set the controls for the
Generally, if clothes are sorted right for washing, lighter-weight fabrics and remove when dry. Reset
they’re sorted right for drying. If you do mix various controls for the remaining heavier fabrics.
Set the Controls. See the Controls Setting Guide.
~Drying Selections. @ Cycle Selector.
~ Start Knob.
Select the proper heat for Turn the Cycle Selector to Turn the Start knob to start
your load.
the desired cycle setting. The the dryer. (Opening the door
selector may be turned in during operation stops the
either direction. dryer.
To restart, close the
door and turn the Start knob).
The Difference between Automatic and Timed Drying
When using the Automatic When the air cools, the heat turns
Timed Drying
(Regular) Cycles, the Automatic back on. This off and on cycling
Dry Control system continually may happen a number of times When using the Timed Cycles, you
senses the temperature of the air (depending on the fabric, load select the number of minutes you
in the dryer drum. Wet Laundry size, and Cycle Selector setting). wish the dryer to run and it turns
keeps this air cool. When laundry The Cycle Selector advances off at the end of this time period.
is dry enough (and the drum air (when the heat is
o~ until it
warm enough) the heat turns off.
automatically turns off dryer.
Polyester Kni@ & 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.
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HOW TO SORT CLOT~S
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
[
nen’n
In addition to
sorting to reduce
%~ Cottons & a
m Synthetics,
% Permanent a
% Delicates
lint collection, we
~Linens
frOm ~ Blends& from
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Poly Knits
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recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.
Sort by Color
Sort by Weight
For information on tumble drying extra large
Separate
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.
HOW TO LOAD T~ CLOT~S
Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:
Drum with
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Cottons & Linens
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CONTROL SETT~G GU~E FOR
D~FERENT FABWCS AND LOADS
Fabric Care
Drying Selection* Cycle
Load Cycle Setting
Heavy or Normal Setting. Cottons
(High)
Automatic Sensi-Dry
or
Timed Cycle
Cottons and Linens
45 minutes for dry; 20 minutes
for damp dry ironing.
Permanent Press.
10 minutes to de-wrinkle
garments that have not been washed.
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Perm. Press Automatic Sensi-Dry
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton
(Medium)
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or
Timed Cycle
Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Permanent Press
(Medium)
Knits~elicates
Automatic
Sensi-Dry
Automatic Sensi-Dry
Permanent Press.
Delicate
Knits.
(Low)
Knits/Delicates Automatic
Sensi-Dry
Silks and Wools, Blends including
Silks and Wools Knits.
(Low)
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Knits/Delicates Automatic Sensi-Dry Knits.
Rayon and Acetate
(Low)
Cottons
Automatic Sensi-Dry Normal Setting.
Down-filled Garments, if machine
washing and drying are recommended
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See
Special Instructions
Baby Clothes—Delicate
(High)
Heavy or Normal Setting.
Cottons
(High)
Automatic Sensi-Dry
or
Timed Cycle
45 minutes.
Knits~elicates I Automatic Sensi-Dry Knits.
(Low)
Cottons
Timed Cycle
(High)
Set at 20 to 25 minutes.
Blankets—Wool, Part-wool, Cotton,
Electric, Synthetic. See below under
“Extra-large Items.”
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
~BERGLASS.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes.
See below under “Extra-large Items.”
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Bathmats and Rugs
First setting, set at 20 minutes;
Second setting, set at
15 minutes.
Cottons
Timed Cycle
(High)
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Set for time desired.
Cottons
Timed Cycle
(High)
Perm. Press Timed Cycle
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—l 5 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes
(Medium)
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Pillows—Feather and Polvester- Set at 50 minutes
Cottons
] Timed Cycle
filled (if manufacturer rec~mmends
they be dried in a dryer). See
Special Instructions.
(High)
*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
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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 Low/hits. Normal Heat can
damage these fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.
See above for 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 on FLUFF (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles
Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Special precautions must be taken for extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes
then check carefilly. Set 15 minutes for second
setting, check again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not fill drum. Many
l~e 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 blocked which could result in scorching
your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot be dried in home size dryers. DO NOT tumble dry jackets 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
dqpillows containing fiPOK.
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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.

CA~ Am CLEAN~G
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 pre-treatment products
compounds. Wipe or dust with a may be damaged by some laundry away from the dryer. The fabric
damp cloth. Try not to strike the pre-treatment soil and stain may then be washed
and dried
surface with sharp objects. remover products if such products normally. Damage to your dryer
are sprayed on or have direct caused by pre-treatment products
contact with the dryer. is not covered by your warranty.
Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage
The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a
is rust-resistant and requires no exhaust
ducting at least once short period of time, disconnect
special care. a year.
the power supply and clean the
lint filter.
Lint Filter
Before every dryer
use, clean the lint filter.
Put your moistened
fingers at the corner of
the filter and wipe in a
downward motion all
the way across to the
other corner.
I-int Filter
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.
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QUESTIONS?
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USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
I POSSIBLE CAUSE
DRYER WON’T START
● 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 md Start knob is turned.
Opening the door
during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door
and turn the Start knob.
● Dryer door is open. Close door securely<ryer will not run with door open.
“ Circtit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical
outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.
CLOTHES
TA~ TOO ● Controls improperly set. Check dl controls to make sure they are correctly
LONG TO DRY 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. Periodicdly 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 kstructions.
Q 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
kstdlation 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.
● Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine
loads.
Q Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles,
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
SHR~~GE, GENERAL
● Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or
washed by hand and drip dried; others maybe safely washed but will shrink
in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
exacfly. If in doubt,
do not machine wash or tumble dry.
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T~ PROBLEM SOL~R
PROBLEM
SHRINUGE, ~ITS
WRIN~~G IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● Rel=ation 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 gradudly removed by laundering. Maybe 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 ciothes promptiy and
hang them immediately.
● 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.
Q 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.
Q 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 (medium) 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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PROBLEM
WR~KLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS AND
“NO-IRON I~MS”
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMOVE WWNKLES:
● 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 Press
clothes still come out wrin~ed,
the finish may not be good quality. Also, in
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion 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
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row, or at your convenience
(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside
and out-so most repairs can be handled in just
1 visit.
GEAnswer Cente~
80~6262000
Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer
Center” information service is available to help. Your call–and your ques-
tion—will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time.
GE Answer Center@ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Upon request, we will provide
Braille controls for a variety of
Hotpoint appliances, and a
brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility. To obtain
these items, free of charge, call
800.626.2000.
SpecialNeeds...
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-853-4322) to request
informat-
ion or service.
Service Contracts
80M2G2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your
Hotpoint product warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while
your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With
a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
Patis andAccessories
80M2&2002
Individuals qufified to service their own appliances can
User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
home. Our parts system provides access to over 47,000
Other servicing generdy shodd be referred to qutified
Genuine Renewal Parts. ..and all are fully warranted.
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
CLOTHES DRYER
here. Proof of original purchase date
WARRANTY
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any
purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owner for products
charge, parts and service labor in purchased for ordinary home use
your home to repair or replace in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
any parf of fhe dryer that fails
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
because of a manufacturing defect.
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 Factory Sewice
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 Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
s 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.
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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