Hotpoint Dm3800S Installation instructions

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Contents
ApplianceRegistration 2
AutomaticDrying 8
CareandCleaning 11
ConsumerServices 15
CycleSettings 7
DryerExhaust 11
Energy-SavingTips 5
FabricandDryingGuide 10
ImportantPhoneNumbers 15
KnitsDryingTips 8, 13
LightBulbReplacement 11
LintFilter 7, 11
Loading 7,9
ModelandSerialNumbers 2
OperatingtheDryer 6-8
Perm.PressDryingTips 8, 13,14
PressGuardFeature 7
ProblemSolver 12--14
SafetyInstructions 3-5
signal 7,8
Sorting 7,9
StoringDryer 11
TimedDrying 8
UserMaintenanceInstructions 11
Warranty
UseandCare
ofModek
Dm3800S
DU3880S
DB3600S
DU3680S
Dm3400s
DU3480S
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
BackCover
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Read this book earefullyo savetimeand money. writedown the model
It is intendedto helpyoLl Beforeyourequestservice...
operateandmaintainyour checktheProblemSolver
newdryerproperly. section.It listscausesofminor
Keepithandyforanswersto operatingproblemsthatyoucan
yourquestions. correctyourself.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething
orneed morehelp,write(include 1~youreceiveda
yourphonenumber): damaged dryer.e●
and serial numbers.
You’llfindthemon alabelonthe
frontof thedryerbehindthedoor.
Ynesenumbersarealsoon the
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourdryer.Beforesendingin
thiscard,pleasewritethese
ConsumerAffairs Immediatelycontactthedealer(or numbershere:
Hotpoint builder)thatsoldyouthedryer.
AppliancePark Model Number
Louisville,KY40225
Serial Number
Usethesenumbersin any
correspondenceor service
callsconcerningyourdryer.
All dryinginstructiontermsin thisbookconformto theCare
LabelingRuleestablishedby theFederalTradeCommission,January1984.
If youneed service
Toobtainservice,seetheConsumerServicespage NEXT,if youarestillnotpleased,writeallthe
in thebackof thisbook. details-including yourphonenumber-to:
We’reproudof ourserviceandwantyouto be Manager,ConsumerRelations
pleased.If for somereasonyouarenothappywiththe Hotpoint
serviceyoureceive,herearethreestepsto followfor AppliancePark
furtherhelp. Louisville,KY40225
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyour FINALLY,if yourproblemis stillnotresolved,write: -
appliance.Explainwhyyotlarenotpleased.In most MajorApplianceConsumerActionPanel
cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem. 20 NorthWackerDrive -~
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wo~~~~~SAFETYms~~uc~~o~s
----- Readauinstmctions beforeusingthis appliance.
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‘- INIPORTANTSAYETYNOTICE
The CaliforniaSafe Drinking Waterand Toxic
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EnforcementAct requires the governor of
Californiato publishalist of substancesknown
tothe stateto cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductiveharm and requires businessesto warn
customersof potentialexposure to such substances.
Gas appliancescan cause minor exposure
to four of these substances,namelybenzene,
carbonmonoxide,formaldehydeand soot,
causedprimarilyby the incompletecombustion
of naturalgas or LP fuels.
Properlyadjusteddryers will minimizeincomplete
combustion.Exposureto these substancescan be
minimizedfurther by properly ventingthe dryers
to the outdoors.
Warning—To reduce therisk offire,
electricshock9orinjurytopersons
whenusingyourapp}iance9followbasic
precautions,includingthefollowing:
oUsethisapplianceonlyforitsintended
purposeasdescribed in this Use and Care Book.
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@This dryer must be properly installed
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~andlocatedinaccordancewiththe
.....~a.,,, InstallationInstructionsbeforeit
is used. Ifyoudid not receive an Installation
Instructionssheet with your dryer,you can obtain
one by calling,toll free, the GE Answer Center”,
800.626.2000.
—ProperIy ground to conformwith
ailgoverningcodesandordinances.
YellowdetailsinInstallationInstructionse
—Locatewherethetemperatureisabove50*F0
(lO”C.)forsatisfactoryoperationofthedryer
controlsystem.Donotinstallorstorethe
dryerwhereitwillbeexposedtotheweather.
—Connect
toaproperlyrated,protected
andsizedpowersupplycircuittoavoid
electricaloverload.
—Etiausting tothe oufiideisSTRONGLY
RECOMMENDEDtoprevent largeamounts
ofmoistureandlintfrombeingblownintothe
room.CarefullyfollowtheExhaustingDetails
intheInstallationInstructions.
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Do not repairorreplaceany
partoftheapplianceorattempt
anyservicingunlessspecifically
recommendedinthisUseandCareBookor
inpublisheduser-repairinstructionsthatyou
understandandhavetheskillstocarryout.
$%oWhendisconnectingthisappliance
/pullbytheplugratherthanthe
cordtoavoiddamagetothecord
orjunctionofcordandplug.Makesurethat
thecordislocatedsothatitwillnotbestepped
on,trippedoverorotherwisesubjectedto
damageorstress.
ToM;nimizethePossibility
ofaFireHazard
~ExhaustDuct+ee InstallationInstructions.
Useonlyrigidmetalorflexiblemetal4“
diameterductworkinsidethedryercabinet
orforexhaustingtotheoutside.USEOF
PLASTICOR OTHERCOMBUS~LE
DUCTWORKCAN CAUSE AFIRE.
PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSE
AF~ IF IT COLLAPSESORBECOMES
OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
*Donotdryarticlescontiningrubber,pIastic,or
similarmaterials(suchaspaddedbras,tennis
shoes,galoshes,bathmats,rugs,bibs,babypants,
plasticbags,etc.)asthesematerialsmaymeltor
burn.Also,somerubbermaterials,whenheated,
canundercertaincircumstancesproducefireby
spontaneouscombustion.
*Donotstoreitemsthatmayburnormelt
(suchasclothing,papermaterial,plastics
orplasticcontainers,etc.)ontopofthedryer
duringoperation.
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~Garments labeled66DryAwayfromHeat’9
(suchaslifejacketicontainingKapok)
Inustnotbeputinyourdryer.
~Donotwashordryarticles
thathavebeencleanedin,
washedin,soakedin,orspotted
withcombustibleorexplosive
substances(suchaswax,paint,gasoline,
degreasers,dry-cleaningsolvents,kerosene,
etc.)whichmayigniteorexplode.Donotadd
thesesubstancestothewashwater.Donotuse
thesesubs~ncesaroundyourwasherand/or
dryerduringoperation.
~Anyarticleonwhichyouhaveusedacleaning
solvent,orwhichcontainsflammablematerials
(suchascleaningcloths,mops,towelsusedin
beautysalons,restaurantsorbarbershops,etc.)
mustnotbeplacedinornearthedryeruntilall
tracesofthe;eflammableliquidso; solidsand
theirfumeshavebeenremoved.Therearemany
highlyflammableitemsusedinhomessuchas:
acetone,denaturedalcohol,gasoline,kerosene,
somehouseholdcleaners,somespotremovers,
turpentines,waxes,waxremoversandproducts
containingpetroleumdistillates.
.
Qa~~ea~the~i~~fi~~erbeforeeachload
‘I)CJ: topreventtintaccumulationinside
‘--— thedryerorintheroom.DONOT
OPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
~TER INPLACE.
@Keepthe areaaroundandunderneathyour
appliancesfreefromtheaccumulationof
combustiblematerials,suchaslint,paper,rags,
chemicals,etc.
@Theinteriorofthemachineandtheexhaust
duct connection insidethedryershouldbe
cleanedperiodicallybyaqualifiedindividual.
ToMinimize the Possibility ofInjury
~Never reach intotiledryerwhilethe
drumismoving.Beforeloading,unloading
oraddingclothes,waituntilthedrumhas
completelystopped.
~Donot dryfiberglassarticlesinyourdryer.
Skinirritationcouldresultfrom theremaining
glassparticlesthat may be pickedup by clothing
duringsubsequentdryeruses.
~The laundryprocesscanreduce
theframeretardancyoffabrics.
Toavoidsucharesult,thegarment
manufacturer’scareinstructions
shouldbefollowedverycarefully.
@C1osesupervisionisnecessary
ifthisapplianceisusedbyor
nearchildren.Donotallow
ehiidrentoplayinside,on,or
withthisapplianceoranydiscarded
appliance.Disposeo~discardedap~~iancesand
shippingorpackingmaterialspr~~erly.Before
discardingadryer,orremovingfromservice9 -
removethedoorofthedryercompartment. --
~Keepalllaundryaids(such
asdetergents,bleaches9fabric
softeners,etc.)outofthereach
ofchildren,preferablyin alocked
cabinet.Observeallwarningson
containerlabelstoavoidpersonalinjury.
*Keeptheflooraroundyourappliancesclean
anddrytoreducethepossibilityofslipping.
asTorninin~izethepossibilityofelectric
‘J shock9 unplugthisappliancefromthe
powersupplybeforeattemptingany
maintenanceorcleaning(excepttheremovaland
cleaningofthelintfilter).
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NOTE: TurningtheCycleSelector
/~knobto an OFFpositiondoesNOT
<disconnecttheappliancefromthe
/- powersupply.
~~~ ~o~ti~p~~ withthecontrols.
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*Do notoperatethis applianceif it isdamaged, Dryer=appIiedFabric SOf~enersor
malfunctioning,partiallydisassembled,orhas Anti-static conditioners
~nissingorbrokenparts9includingadamaged
cordorplug. Youmaywishtosoftenyourlaundered
fabricsorreducethestaticelectricityinthem.
sNeverclimbonorstandonthedryertop, Werecommendyou use eitherafabricsoftener
~If yoursisagas dryer, itisequippedwithan in thewashcycl~,accordingtothemanufacturer’s
automatic eIectricignitionanddoesnothave instructionsforthoseproducts,ortryadryer-added
api~otlight.DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHT productforwhichthemanufacturergiveswritten
WITHAMATCH.Burnsmayresultfromhaving assuranceonthepackagethattheirproductcanbe
yourhandinthevicinityoftheburnerwhenthe safelyusedinyourdryer.
automatic
ignitionmay turn on. Serviceor performanceproblemscausedby
theuse of theseproductsare the responsibility
ofthe manufacturersof thoseproductsand are
notcoveredunderthe warranty of this appliance.
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msTRucTIoNs
ENERGY-sAvmGTws
*Sortclothesby weightsoyoLlwon’thavetorun anextracyclefor
oneor twoheavier,slower-dryingitems.
~Donotoverloadyourdryer.Forefficientdrying,clothesneed
to tumblefreely.
oUseAutomaticCycleswheneverpossibleto helppreventoverdying
andto saveenergy.
@Removegarmentspromptlyat theendof thedryingcycleandplace
onhangers.
“Dryyourclothesin consecutiveloads.Usinga“warm”dryer
willsaveenergy.
oCleanthedryerlintfiltereachtimeyoudry.
oCleanthedryerexhaustductingat leastonceayear.Apartiallyclogged
exhaustcanlengthendryingtime.
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check the Lint Filter—C!eanthe lintfiltereachtimethedryerisused.Always
isin place.Don’tusethedryerwithoutit.SeeCareandbesure the lint filter
Cleaning section.
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sortand Load the clothes
Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. Generally, if clothes are
sorted correctly for washing, they’re sorted correctly 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.
~~~ ~~~ ~O~~~O~S—Controlsandfeatureswillvaryfrommodelto model
SeetheSuggestedFabricandDryingSelectionsguide. @PressGuard feature.
ODrying Selections. TurnthePressGuardcycleindicatorto YESand
Selecttheproperheatforyourload. theCycleSelectorknobtoOptionalPressGuard.
Thisfeaturewillminimizewrinklessetinthe
Shouldbe usedwithcyclesindicated~clothes. The Press Guard feature provides.
Automatic approximately one hour of no-heat tumbling
Drying Automatic Perm.Pressand Timed after the clothes are dry.
Selections Regular cycle KnitsCycles Cycles Use your Signal to remind you to remove clothes.
Cottons See Signal section.
HighHeat e@@Cycle Selector.
Perm.Press @Turn the Cycle Selectorto the desiredcycle setting.
MediumHeat @The selector may be turned in either direction.
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No Heat II@
IKnits/Deiicates
LowHeat I@Signal.
*Fluff-NoHeatoptioncanbeusedwithanautomaticcycle,butfor
bestperformanceit isrecommendedtobeusedwithatimedcycle. e
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the
type of heat used (electric, natural gas or LP gas),
size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes,
and condition of exhaust ducts.
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Se~this signal, if desired, to remind you to
remove clothes from the dryer when the cycle
ends. See the Signal section.
Start Knob.
Turn the Start knob to start the dryer. (Opening
the door during operation stops the dryer.To
restart, close the door and turn the Start knob.)
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The signal control can be set anywhere between
OFF and LOUD, depending on the desired sound
level. The signal will soundjust 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 iternswhich
should be removed as soon as the dryer stops to
help prevent setting of wrinkles. A
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PolyesterKniti &PermanentPressDrying Tips
“DO NOT’OVERLOAD— ~REMOVE CLOTHES ePLACE 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.
Auto Regular Timed Regular *
When using the Auto Regular Cycles, the dryer When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number
continually senses the temperature of the air in the of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at
dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps the air cool. When the end of this time period.
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 anumber of times (depending on the fabric,
load size and Cycle Selector setting). The Cycle
Selector advances (when the heat is off) until it
automatically turns off the dryer.
Set to AUTO REGULAR Set toward More Dry Set toward Less Dry
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~For most normal loads. ~For loads that include heavy- ~For light wei~ht fabric loads.
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weight fabrics. eIf you desire to remove less a
~If you desire to remove more moisture from the load. -
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How To SORTCLOTHES
sortby surfaceTexture
.
Separate LINTPRODUCERS—suchasterrytowelingand
chenille—give
up lint.
\pZii.~/fr..\c0k20./ LINTCOLLECTORS—suchas man-madefibersand
nappedfabricslikevelveteenandcorduroy—attract
lint.Thesemustbe driedseparately,
sort by Fabric
In additionto
Separate ,sortingto reduce
lintcollection,we
recommendthatyou
washfabricsof similar
constructiontogether
wheneverpossible.
sort by color
sort by weight
Separate
How To LOAD Tmc~o~ms
Forinformationon tumbledryingextralarge
itemsanddifferentfabricsandloads,seethe
SuggestedFabricsandDryingSelectionsguide.
Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:
Drum with /
Cottons &Linens
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Permanent Press Load
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SUGGESTEDFABNC
AmDRYINGSeleCtiOnS
Cycle Suggested
Automatic Regular
For Clothes LoaWabrics such as: IDrying Seiection
~Cottons and linens High Heat
~Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying is recommended
Automatic Permanent ePermanent press fabrics with cotton Medium Heat
Press &Knits eSynthetics
Delicates eSilks and wools Low Heat
“~Rayon and acetate
Timed oPillows* High Heat
eBlankets**
oExtra large items*** Medium Heat
The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on
fabric care labels. For best results, foilow your specific fabric care label.
Special Instructions
Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels for more information.
‘i’Pillows
‘K*Blankets
*’k*ExtraLarge Items—
Queen or King size
sheets; Blankets or
Spreads; Mattress
Covers/Pads
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling couldescape.
DRY ONLY ONE PILLOW ATATIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop
dryer occasionally and shakepillow to redistribute filling for more even drying.
Check pillow at end of drying time—if not completely dry,return pillow to dryer
and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried
completely to prevent mildew.DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok.
Put 2or 4dry towels into thedryer; tumble dry for 5minutes. Set timer for
20-25 minutes. DO NOT set control for more than 25 minutes. DRY ONLY
ONE BLANKET AT ATIME. Remove blanket at the end of the cycle and
block the blanket back to its original shape. Allow to dry thoroughly
before storing.
First setting—20 minutes; check and redistributeload. Then set timer for
15minutes; check load again. Reset timer at 5minute intervals, checking
after each 5minutes to make sure that the articles do not fill the dryer drum:
many large articles, when wet, have ample room in the dryer, but as they
dry and fluff Lip,they may not have room to tumble. CAUTION: If large
items do not have room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked, which
could result in scorching your valuable items. NOTE: Mattress covers/pads
should be dried alone.
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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 pre-treatment products
compounds. Wipe or dust with amay 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 DryerStorage
The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a
is rust-resistant and requires exhaust ducting at least once short period of time, disconnect
no special care. ayear. the power supply and clean the
lint filter.
Lint Filter
Beforeevery dryer
use, clean the lint
filter. Put your
moistened fingers
at the comer of the
filter and wipe all
the way across to
the other comer.
\Periodically,
A“LintFilter
remove the lint
filter and insert
the suction hose
from your
vacuum cleaner
into the opening.
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Air circulation ~~~~~~0~~~~~~ (onmodelssoequipped)
Donotobstructtheflowofcombustionand BEFORE ~PLACING ~~1
ventilating air. THE LIGHT BULB, BE
SURE TO UNPLUG THE
DRYERPOWERCORD.
Unscrewthebulblocated
insideat thetopfront
centerofthedryerand
replaceit withthesame
type 10wattbulb, w

PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T START
CLOTHESTAKE TOO
LONG TO DRY
SHRIN~GE, GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
@Dryerunplugged.Makesurepowercordispluggedin.
*No powerto dryer.Checkfusesandcircuitbreakersto makesuredryeris
gettingcurrent.Mostelectricdryersusetwo.
eControlsimproperlyset,MakesurecontrolsaresetandtheStartknobis turned
to START.Openingthedoorduringoperationstopsthedryer.Torestart,close
tie doorandturnStartknobto START.
eDryerdooris open.Closedoorsecurely—dryerwillnotrunwithdooropen.
@Circuitisoverloaded.Donotoperateotherappliancesonthesameelectrical
outletorcircuitwhilethedryerisoperating.
eControlsimproperlyset.Checkallcontrolsto makesuretheyarecomectly
setfor theloadyouwanttodry.SeetheHowto OperateYourDryersection.
*Cloggedlint filter.Removeandcleanfilterbeforeeveryload.Periodicdlyclean
areaunderlintfilterwithvacuumcleaner.SeetheCareandCleaningsection.
*Improperducting.Makesuredryeris ductedin accordancewiththe
InstallationInstructions.
eObstructionin exhaustducting.Makesureductingis cleanandfreeof
obstruction;makesuredamperin outsidewallcapoperateseasily.If flexible
ductingis used,be sureitis notkinkedandis properlyinstalledaccordingto
theInstallationInstructions.
eBlownfusesortrippedcircuitbreakers.Checkhouseholdfusesorcircuit
breakers.Mostelectricdryersusetwo.It is possiblefor onetobe blownor
trippedandthedryerwillstilltumblewithoutheat.
eImpropersorting.Do notmixheavy,hard-todryitemswithlightweightarticles.
~Largeloadsof mois~re-holdingfabrics,suchas beachtowels,takealong
timeto removemoisture.
~Toomanyitemsin dryer.Dryonlyonewasherloadat a~ime.Donot
combineloads.
eToofewitemsin dryer.If dryingonlyonearticle,addtwomoresimilararticles,
evenif dry,to insurepropertumbling.
~Somefabricswillshrinkwhethermachinewashedandtumbledriedor washed
byhandanddripdried;othersmaybe safelywashedbutwillshrinkin adryer.
FO11OWgarmentmanufacturers’carelabelsexactly.If indoubt,do notmachine
washor tumbledry.
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SHRINKAGE, KNITS
W~UING m
PERMANENT PRESS
~“NO-IRON” ITEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
eRelaxation shrinkage canoccurinknitfabricsthathavebeenimproperly
stretchedandelongatedbythemanufacturer.Whenthisoccurs,garmentmay
bepressedbackintoshapeaftereachwashanddrycycle.
eProgressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
relaxation shrinkage above.
eShrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certainknitfabricsthathave
beenheat-shaped.Whenwashing,dryingor ironingtemperaturesexceedthe
temperaturesusedto shapeset,shrinkagemayoccur.Thiscannotbecorrected,
butit canbepreventedby washingin coldor warmwater;dryingonlowheat.
eLeavingclothesin dryeraftertumblingstops.Removeclothespromptlyand
hangthemimmediately.
~Toomanyitemsin dryer.Dry onlyonewasherloadatatime.Do not
combineloads.
eToofewitemsin dryer.If dryingonlyonearticle,addtwoormoresimilar
articles,evenif dry,to insurepropertumbling.
eImproperloads.Avoidlaunderingheavypermanentpressitems,suchas work
clothes,withlighterpermanentpressitems,suchasshirtsorblouses.Do not
washor drypermanentpresswithregularlaundry.
eToomanyclothesin washer.Itemsmusthaveroomto movefreely.Permanent
pressloadsshouldalwaysbe smallerthanregularloads...nomorethan
mediumloads.
@Useof incorrectwashanddrycycles.If available,usePermanentPresswash
cyclewhichprovidesacool-downrinseto minimizewrinkling.Also,if
available,usePermanentPressdryingcycle.
eIncorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level
or half full for small load.
GWashingrepeated~yin toohotwater.Washin coolorwarmwaterwith
plentyof detergent.
eFailureto usefiabricsoftener.Properuseof fabricsoftenerwill
rninirnizewrinkling.
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THEPRoBLE1/ISOLVER
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMOVE WRINKLES
ON DRYERS WITH A
PERMANENT PRESS
SETTING
To mMovE WRINKLES:
@Retumble on Permanent Press setting.
~Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting.
eIf unsuccessful, returnble on normal temperature for 10—12minutes
and hang immediately.
sIroncarefully.
QSendto Dry Cleanersforpressing.
oSomewrinklesmay remain which cannot be removed.*
*NOTE: If yoL~followgoodlaundryproceduresandpermanentpress
clothesstillcomeoutwrinkled,thefinishmaynotbegoodquality.Also,in
permanentpresssynthetic/cottonblends,thecottonportionofthefabriccan
eventuallywearawayleavingonlythesynthetic.Sinceits thecottonportion
whichis treatedfor permanentpress,alossor decreaseof permanentpress
performancewil~result.
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withlimited mobility.To obtain
these items,free of charge, call
800.626.2000.
J’ou can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your Hotpoint product warranty expires. Purchase aGEcontract while
yourwarranty isstillin effect and you’llreceiveasubstantial discount. With
amultiple-yearcontract, you’reassured offuture serviceat today’sprices.
—Individualsqualified tosertice tieir ownappliancescan User maintenanceinstructionscontainedin thisbooklet
haveneecled parts or accessories sent directly to their cover procedures intendedto be performed byanyuser.
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—home. Our parts system provicies access to over 47,000 Other servicinggenerdy shodd be referred toqualified
~-~~ Genuine ~cnewa] parts... and a]~are fully warranted. service persomel. Cautionmustbe exercised since
~:~ VISA, fiflasterC:~rdand Discover carcls are accepted. improper serticingmaycauseunsafe operation.

-—— iOURHOTPO!NTAUTOMAilC IrStapie sales slip or CanGelledcheck
CLOTHESDRYER here=Proof oforiginal purchase date
WARRANTY isneededtoobtainservice
underWarrantym
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WHATISCOVERED FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
afly pati of the dfyer that fails
becauseof amanufacturingdefect.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchasedfor ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. InAlaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED becauseyou 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 Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Car@ servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHATIs NOTCOVERED UIService trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
Readyour Useand Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operatingthe product, please
contactyourdealerorourConsumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toil free:
GE Answer Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
0Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsiblefor providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
~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 Oryour 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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