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Contents

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Appliance Registration
Controls Setting Guide

Dryer Exhaust
Energy-Saving Tips

XVlillS

jL/iying

Lint Filter
Loading

Model and Serial Numbers
Operating the Dryer

Ferm. TOSS JJrying iips o­Problem Solver

Repair Service
Safety Instructions

Sorting
User Maintenance Instmctions 13

Warranty Back Cover

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Use and Care of

models

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DDE0580G
BBG4580G

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l^ur Direct Line to Cjeneral Electric
The GE Answer Cenief 800,626.200®

Help US

help you...

Before using your dryer^
read tlife 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

If you received a
damaged dryer...

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

Save time and money.

Before you request service...
check the Problem Solver on
pages 10-12. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

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.

To obtain Hispanic version of
this book, call
The GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Toll-free.

Para obtener la version en
español de éste manual,
llame gratis a
The GÉ Answer Center®
servicio de información
para el consumidor,
teléfono 800.626.2000.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows

2. Don’t touch
electrical switches

3. Extinguish any open
flame

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.

All drying liisti iiction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling
Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS —Save These Instrectioiis

Mead all insiriicilons before using this appliance.

W4MNING—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.
® This dryer mnst be properly

Insialled and located In
accordance with tlie Installation
Insirnctlons before it is used. If

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

—Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in

Installation Instructions.
—Locate where the temperature

is above 50°F. (10°C.) for satisfactory
Gyration of the dryer control

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stem. Do not install or store the

er 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
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.

® Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance or attempt any

servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care

^^ook or in published user-repair

that you understand

i^nd have the skills to carry out.

To mliilmize the possIMlIty
of a fire haiard,

® 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.

® Garments labeled “Dry Away
From Heat” (such as lifejackets
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,
drycleaning solvents, 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 before each
load 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.

® The interior of the machine and
the exhaust duct connection inside

the dryer should be cleaned
periodically by a qualified
individual.

To miiiliiiize tlie possiblity
of Injury. , .

® Never reach into the dryer while
the dmmis moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes, wait
until the drum has completely
stopped.

® Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow cWldren 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 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 name retardancy of fabrics. To
avoid such a result, the garment
m.anijfacturer’s care instmctioiis
should be followed very carefully.

® Never climb on or stand on the
dryer top or door.

® Do not tamper with controls.

Important Safety Instructions (cofiiinued)

® To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, impiug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any mamieriance
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
turnon.

Dryer-applied feferle
softeners or aetl-statk
condltioners

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 cy^cie,
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions for those products, or
tiy a diyer-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
ftinctioning of the dryer.

® Coating of diyness sensors which
may result in prolonged or erratic
drying cycles. V - ^

® Excessive lint buildup inside the
dryer and in the ducting. Such lint
buildup in the area of the dryer
heat source can possibly result in
ignition of thelint.

® Corrosion and residue deposits
on fabric.

Any of the above-noted problems,
shortened dryer life, or other
unidentified problems which
directly or indirectly result fivm the
use of such conditioners are not
defects in material and worhnanship
u^er 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.

SAVE THESE :
INSTRUCTIONS

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How to operate your dryer

„WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

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Drying

Selections

Load \biir Dryer Properly. Set the Controls.

® 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.
® Good sorting for the dryer begins

at the washer. Generally, if clothes
are sorted right for washing, they’re
sorted right for drying. See page 8

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various types of fabrics in your
load, set the controls for the

Jighter-weight fabrics and remove

|hen dry. Reset controls for the

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See the Controls Setting Guide on
pages 6 and 7.

O Set Drying Selections switch.

@ Ibrn Cycle Selector to desired

cycle setting.

@ Push START switch to start
dryer. (Opening the door during
operation stops the dryer. To
restart, close the door and push the
START switch.)

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PERMANENT PRESS WITH COCK DOWN

WTien electric model is installed on

Ì20V power supply; (instead of

240V):
® The dryer operates at a reduced

wattage, requiring drying times

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® Use NORMAL instead of LOW

drying temperature. The LOW

tCuiperature Will not be satisfactory

at the reduced wattage.

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Polyester Knits &
Permanent Press drying tips

• DO NOT OVERLOAD­Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should tumble freely.

® REMOVE CLOTHES
PROMPTLY—To help prevent
wrinkling, remove from the dryer
promptly at the end of the drying
cycles.

® PLACE ON HANGERS

Permanent Press and Polyester
Knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.

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for Controls Setting Guide

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Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Drying

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Cottons & Linens Normal

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

Silks and Wools, Blends including

Silks and Wools
Rayon and Acetate
Down-filled garments, if machine

washing and drying are
recommended.

Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Fads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See
Special Instructions.

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Selection

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Low/Knits

Low/Knits

Low/Knits
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Normal Regular Cycle

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Cycle

Regular Cycle

Perm Press & Knits Normal setting

Perm Press & Knits

Perm Press & Knits Delicate setting

Perm Press <fe Knits Delicate setting

Regular Cycle 40 to 50 minutes

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Cycle Setting

40 to 50 minutes settina for averaee-weieht loads;

50 to 60 minutes setting for work clothes and thick
knitted cottons.

Damp Dry for ironing:

20 minutes—lightweight cottons;
25 minutes—medium weight;
30 minutes—heavy cottons.

Normal setting
Delicate setting

40 to 45 miniites

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Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,

below under “Extra-large Items!’

DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.

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

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.

Bathmats and Rugs

Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,

Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),

Quilted Bedspreads.

Pillows—Feather and Polyester-

filled (if manufacturer recommends

Special Instructions. 1

^he 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 for certain of your fabrics
by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommeRded settings.

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Regular Cycle

20 to 25 minutes.

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for second setting, set at 15 minutes.

First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

No heat. Set for time desired.

First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—15 minutes;

additional settings—5 minutes.

130 minutes.

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pedal Instructioìis

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

miriimize 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. Two clean, dry tennis shoes added to dryer also help to fluff up the down. Be sure
to drv thorouehlv.

IMPORTANT. If children’s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry only on Low/Knits temperature. Normal Heat can damage these
fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drvine instructions^

See above instructions.
Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry towels which have been heated for 5 minuies. Set tinisr 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

Tumble dry on 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 to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes then check carejully. Set 15 minutes for second setting, check

again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not fill drum. Manv laree articles, when wet. have amnle mom 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 diyer for longer times without checking. CAUTION; If large items do not

have room to tumble- the air flow mav ho hlnrlfoH whirh ronlrt rpcnll i n cr*r\mTlinrr TrrMir iralnoKlia tfomc 1n«*/vcv

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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 nr fillina ennlH eceane Vir\r nr\ mr»ro ftion of

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completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried completely to prevent

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Refer to Garment Maniifactiirers’ Care Labels ■

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, US. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

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How to sort the clothes

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

Sort by surface texture

Separate

Producers

from

LINT PRODUCERS-such as
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint. LINT COLLECIDRS­such as man-uiade fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and
corduroy—attract lint, and must be
dried separately.

Sort by fabric

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Sort by color

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In addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
dried together whenever possible.

Sort by weight

Separate

For information on tumble drying
extra-large items and different
fabrics and loads, see pages 6 and 7.

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:

QeaH 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 comer.

For additional information on lint
filter, see page 13.

Eneigy-Saving Tips

® Sort clothes by weight so you won’t
have to run an extra cycle for one or
two heavier, slower-drying items.
See page 8.

® Do not overload dryer. For

efficient drying, clothes need to
tumble freely.

® To help prevent ironing, use

Knits/Low Heat. Remove garments
promptly at end of drying cycle and
place on hangers.

® The hotter the drying
temperature, the more the energy
that will be used. Use lowest
possible setting that will dry the

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® Dry your clothes in consecutive

loads. Using a ^*warm

save energy.

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® Clean dryer lint filter each time

you dry.

® Clean diyer exhaust ducting at least
once a year. A partially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

DRYER WONT
START

CLOTHES TAKE
TOO LONG TO DRY

® Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.
® No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting

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® Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and START switch is pushed.
Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To re-start, close the door and push
the START switch.

® Dr>^er door IS Close door securely—dr>'er will not ran 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 d^. See pages 5-7.

® Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean area

under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See page 13.
® Improper ducting, hlake sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Insiailation

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 Installation instructions.

GENERAL

® 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

rem_ove 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 more similar articles, even

if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
® 120-volt operation. Drying on 120-volt circuit takes about three times as long as on a

240-volt circuit.

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and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garaient
Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or tumble dry.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SHRINICAGE,
KNITS

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AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS

® Eelasation stiriiikage 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 slirlnkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some- fabrics) is
gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been
launder^ many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.

® Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-

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shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be pret'ented by
washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.

® JLeavmg ciotnes m aryer alter tumoiing stops. Kemove ciotnes promptly ana nang

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

ifdry, to insure proper tumbling.
® improper loads. Avoid laundering heav7 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 Dry 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.

The ProMem Solver (continued)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

WRINKLÍNGÍN

PERMANENT PRESS

® Accumuiation 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.
AND “NO~IRON”
ITEMS (continued)

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

Tb remove wrinkles: ,

1. Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting.

2. Rerinse and dry on “Permanent Press” setting.

3. If unsuccessful, retumble on normal heat for 10-12 minutes and hang immediately.

4. Iron carefully.

5. Send to dry cleaners for pressing.

6. Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be remoyedf

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*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 ofPermanent Press performance will result.

If you need more help... call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center®

consumer information service

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Care aed Cleameg

fcER MAINTENANCE

^sTRuCTIONS

Good dryer care

The 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. Tiy not to strike

the surface with sharp objects.
The Lint Fliter. Wipe lint filter

before every use as described on
page 9. Periodically lint filter
should be removed and suction
hose from vacuum cleaner should

be inserted into the opening.

See below.

CAUTIONS;

® When converting dryer to 240-volt
operation from 120-volt, lint filter
and duct work must be thoroughly
cleaned. Then set dial for 15-minute
operation and ran diy^er 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 pre-treatment products is
not covered by your warranty.

Do not obstruct the flow of

combustion and ventilating air.
Dryer Exhaust; Inspect and clean

the dryer exhaust ducting at least
once a year.

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

Do not store dryer where it will be

exposed to the weather.

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Need Service

|b obtain service, see your warranty

^on the back page 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
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
Aonliance Park

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Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOUR GiNERAL ELEuTRiC AUTOMATiC CLOTHE DRYER

WARRANTY

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

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WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS HOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
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
any part of the dryer that falls

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defect.

• Service trips to your home to

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Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating thé product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

The GE Answer Center®

80d626.2060

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.

This warranty is extended to

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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 Factory Service Centers or

by our authorized Customer Care®

S0rvic0rs during norma! working

hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,

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SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE® SERVICE.

® Replacement of house fuses or

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® Failure of the product if it is used

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or used commercially.

® Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God.

WARRANTOR IS A/OT 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 iegai 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.

Manager—Consumer Affalis, General electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 113D5497P046
Pub. No. 49“9560

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Warrantor: General Eieciric Company

If further hejp is ne^ed concerning this warranty, write:

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