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Help us

Safety instructions

How to sort clothes Clean the lint filter Careful loading means better 2

drying

Drying Guide The Problem Solver 4,5,6 Care of your dryer

Energy-saving tips

If You Need Service Warranty

Back Cover

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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 General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville,

KY40225

Write down the model and

serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label located on the front side 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:

Serial No. Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service calls concerning your dryer.

If you receive a damaged dryer,

immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dryer.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows

2. Don’t touch electrical switches

fi;~~guish any open

4. Immediately call your gas supplier

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Save time and money... before you call for service

Check the Problem Solver (pages 4, 5 and 6). It lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself. It could save you an unnecessary service call.

Dryer-Applied Fabric Softeners or Antistatic 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. Some of these dryer-added softeners/conditioners have been found to cause:

Clogging of lint filter, restricting air flow necessary for the proper functioning of the dryer.

2. Coating of dryness sensors (on dryers so equipped) which may

result in prolonged or erratic

drying cycles.

3. Excessive lint build-up inside the dryer and in the

build-up in the area of heat source can possibly result in ignition of the lint.

4. Corrosion and residue deposits on fabric. Any of

problems, shortened dryer life, or other unidentified problems which directly or indirectly result from the use of such conditioners are not defects in material and workmanship under the terms of the warranty accompanying this appliance and accordingly are not covered thereby. Service or

performance problems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY lNSTRU~lONS–Save

These Instructions

Read all instructions betire using this

WARNING–when using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the Operating Instructions and this

Use and Care Book. .

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dryer, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

- Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.

- Locate where the temperature is

50°F

(lO°C)

above

for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system. Install where it will not 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 Instructions.

. When disconnecting this appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

. We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

. The wiring diagram for this machine is located inside the control panel.

To minimize the possibility of a fire hazard.

70 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 rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

● Garments labeled “Dry Away

From Heat” (such as life jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryer.

. Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as gasoline,

degreasers,

kerosene, etc.) which may give off

vapors that could ignite or explode. Do not use such substances around your washer and/or dryer during operation.

● Any article on which you have

used 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.

● Clean the lint filter each time

the dryer is used to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.

. Keep area around and underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of

combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

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.

appfiance.

dry-cleaning solvents,

● Close supervision is necessary if

this appliance is used by or 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, remove the door of the drying compartment.

● Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach

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.

● 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.

● The laundry process can reduce

the flame

retardancy of fabrics. To

avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

● Never climb on or stand on the

dryer top or door.

● 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).’ NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector Knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power-supply.

● Do not operate this appliance if

it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

● 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.

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How to sort clothes for drying

Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing, you will also have properly sorted

drying loads.

Here are some additional suggestions for good dryer load make-up:

Sort by surface texture

Separate

from

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give

up lint.

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be dried separately.

In addition to sorting to reduce

lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be dried together whenever possible.

Sort by color

Separate

from

arks/

from

Clean the lint filter before drying every load.

Clean lint filter (see shaded area) by putting your moistened fingers at the corner of filter and wiping in a downward motion all the way

across to the other corner.

For additional information on lint

filter, see page 7.

Careful loading means better drying.

Don’t overload your dryer.

Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily wrinkled.

Loads should look like this:

—

from

Sort by weight

Separate

from

For information on drying

Iarge

items and different fabrics

and loads, see page 3.

extra-

Drum with

Cottons & Linens

Drum with -

Permanent Press

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Drying

guide

for different fabrics and loads

Save and Refer To Garment Manufacturers’ Drying Instructions

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Care/

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Special Instructions

ection

Cottons &

Permanent Press

Polyester Knits

Silks, Wools, * Blends with Wool

Rayon and Acetate Baby

Sturdy: Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See Special Instructions.

Baby Delicate

Blankets—Wool,

Part Wool, Cotton. See Below Under “Extra-large Items”

~rtains,

covers. DO NOT MACHINE DRY

Linens

Clothes—

Slip-

DraDeries.

FIBERGUSS.

High or Normal Heat

Medium or Normal Heat

Low Heat

Low Heat High or

Normal Heat

Low Heat

High or Normal Heat

Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.

IMPORTANT. If children’s on Low Heat or Delicate Cycle. High heat or excessive drying can reduce the flame 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. Check at end of 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.

retardancy of these fabrics. Check manufacturer’s

sleepwear is made of Modacrylic dry only

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See below under “Extra-large Items”

Rubber-coated items, laminated fabrics, vinyl, plastics and articles with plastic trim.

Extra-large queen or king size sheets, blankets or spreads, sleeping

bags, insulated jackets or suits, mattress covers (pads), quilted bedspreads

Pillows—Feather and Polyester-filled (if manufacturer recommends they be dried in a dryer). See Special

iructions.

●

NOTE:

ltems—

Woolens may be dried in your dryer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.

High or Normal Heat

Fluff

(No Heat)

High or Normal Heat

Dry on FLUFF (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles.

Special precautions must be taken to dry extra large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes then check carefully. 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 blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Man large items, like shag be dried in home size dryers.

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could

escaDe. Drv

time.’ Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to 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.

no more than one

DO NOT dry

pillows containing Kapok.

DO N T dry

Dillow

at a time and set dryer for maximum

jackets containing

redist~ibute

s, cannot

apok.

filling for

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–~~ Questions?

Use This Problem Solver.

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T START

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Make sure power cord is plugged in.

Check household fuses or circuit breakers. Most electric dryers use two.

Make sure controls are set and START switch is pressed or turned. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To the door and press or turn the START switch.

re-start, close

CLOTHES TAKE TOO LONG TO DRY

Make sure door is securely closed. Dryer will not run with door open.

Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.

Make sure all controls are correctly set for the load you want to dry. See your Operating Instructions leaflet.

Lint filter may be clogged. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean area under lint filter with a vacuum cleaner. (See

page

Make sure dryer is properly ducted according to Installation Instructions.

Duct may be obstructed. Make sure it is clean and free of obstruction and that damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If ble, make sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to Installation Instructions.

ducting is flexi-

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

CLOTHESTAKE TOOLONG TODRY

SHRINWGE,

GENERAL

House fuse may be blown or circuit breaker tripped. Check fuses or

circuit breaker. Most electrical dryers use two. It is possible for one to

be blown or tripped and the dryer will still tumble without heat.

Load may be improperly sorted. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items

with lightweight articles.

Large load 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.

Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two similar articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

120-Volt operation. Drying on this circuit takes about three times as long as on a 240-Volt circuit.

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

tions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

instruc-

SHRINKAGE, KNITS

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

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

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 cool or warm water; drying on Low or Delicate heat.

by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that

caused when starch or sizing (in

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The Problem Solver (continued)

PROBLEM

WRINKLING IN

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang

clothes immediately.

Too many clothes 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.

Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such

as work clothes with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or

blouses. Do not dry Permanent Press with regular laundry.

Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular clothes room to move freely.

Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash Cycle

which provides a

Permanent Press Dry cycle.

Incorrect water level. Use Full Water Fill for Medium Load, Medium Fill for Small Load.

Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with plenty of detergent.

Ioads... no more than medium loads to give

cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use

Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of built detergent.

Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.

To remove wrinkles:

Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting.

Rerinse

3. If unsuccessful, hang immediately.

4. Iron carefully.

5. Send to

6. Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.*

and dry on “Permanent Press” setting.

retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutes and

Drycleaners for pressing.

high-carbonate-

● NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press

clothes still come out wrinkled, 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 it’s the cotton portion which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of Permanent Press performance will result.

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(he Drum. Porcelain enamel drum

is rust-resistant and requires no

special care.

The Exterior. Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects.

The Lint Filter. Wipe lint filter before every use as described on page 2. Periodically lint filter should be removed and suction hose from be inserted into the opening. See below.

dryer

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not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilating air. On large capacity models, the air intake is located on rear of dryer.

To store dryer: For short period of time, disconnect power supply and clean lint filter.

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CAUTIONS:

●

When converting dryer to

f~om

240-volt operation

lint filter and duct work must be

thorouahlv cleaned. Then set dial

15-~inute operation and run

for dryer without clothes until it shuts off.

●

Before having your electric dryer connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage

matches the voltage specified on the rating plate.

●

Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have

direct contact with the dryer. Apply these pre-treatment

products away from the dryer.

The fabric may then be washed

and dried normally. Damage to

your dryer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.

120-volt,

Er~ergy-Saving

● Sort clothes by weight so that

you won’t have to cycle for one or two heavier, slower-drying items. (See How to Sort Clothes for Drying.)

●

Do not overload dryer. For efficient drying, clothes need to tumble freely.

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Use Automatic Drying Cycle whenever possible (on dryers so equipped) to help prevent overdying and save energy.

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To help prevent ironing, use

Permanent Press or Knits Cycle.

Remove garments immediately at end of drying cycle and place on hangers.

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The hotter the drying temperature the more energy that will be used. Use the lowest possible setting that will dry load in reasonable time.

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Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer will save energy.

●

Clean dryer lint filter each time

dry

you

● Clean dryer exhaust ducting

occasionally. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.

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Drum Lan3~I (

BEFORE REPLACING LAMP BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE DRYER POWER CORD. Press lamp into socket and rotate counter clockwise 78 turn and remove. To install . . .

place new lamp in socket, press and rotate General Electric lamp No. 10C7DC, or equivalent.

turn clockwise. Use

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If You

obtain service, see your warranty

the back page of this book.

We’re proud

Ned Sewice

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 serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker Drive

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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancel led check to establish warranty period.

WHAT

COVERED

AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER

RANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we

charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

part of

of a manufacturing defect.

will provide, free of

the

dryer that fails because

any

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeed-

ing owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

D.C.

Washington, 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 Service Centers or by our franchised Customer servicers during normal working

hours. Check the White Pages for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY or GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE. Look in the Yellow Pages for GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER GENERAL CUSTOMER

In Alaska the

Care”

CARE”

SERVICE or

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

CARE”

SERVICE.

WHAT IS

NOT

COVERED

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.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

● 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:

The GE Answer

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.

You are responsible for providing

Warrantor: General Electric Company

Center@

instal Iation.

adequate electrical, gas, 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.

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