GE DDE4000M Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Dryer

Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning

Consumer Services Controls Setting Guide

Dryer Exhaust Energy-Saving Tips

Knits Drying Tips

I.int kilter 5,9,

loading Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Instructions

Perm. Press Drying Tips 5-7, 11, 12

Problem Solver

Safety Instructions Sorting

Storing Dryer User Maintenance Instructions 13

Warranty Back Cover

6,7

5-7, 11

10-12

3,4

5,8

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Help us help you...

If You Need Service

Before using your dryer, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dryer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you

don.t

understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville,

KY40225

If you received a damaged dryer...

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

Save time and money.

Before

check the Problem Solver on pages 10-12. It lists causes of minor operating problems that

you can

you

request service . . .

correct yourself.

obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

you smell gas:

Open windows.

Don’t touch

electrical switches:

Extinguish any

open flame. Immediately call

your gas supplier.

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to

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

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

for further help.

still

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

and

not pleased,

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:

*Don’t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable

liquids in the vicinity

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dryer.

All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January

—

of this or any other appliance.

vapom

Labeling

1984.

and

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SMETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn 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

fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryers to the outdoors.

–

WARNING-To reduce the risk

of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your

app~ance, foHow

including the following:

● Use this appliance only for

intended purpose

this Use and Care Book.

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance 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 contacting the service location nearest you.

—fioperly ground to conform

with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

—bcate

is above satisfactory operation of the dryer control system. Do not install or store the dryer where it

—

will be exposed to the weather.

–Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

where the temperature

50°F. (lO°C.)

basic

p-utions,

as described in

for

usi~

this appliance.

—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 Instigation 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 Book or in published user- repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

To minimize the possibility of a fire

● 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 rubber

materkds,

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 wax, paint, gasoline,

degreasers,

solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not use or store such substances on/or around your washer and/or dryer during operation.

hmrd.

when

h~ted,

dry-cleaning

can under

●

Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which contains flammable materials 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 flammable liquids or solids and their

fimes

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

OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT

FIL~R

● Keep area around and

underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

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 operation.

● The interior of the machine

and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.

. Exhaust duct (see installation instructions). Use only metal duct inside dryer or for exhausting dryer to the outside.

IN PLACE.

{such

tiese

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Important

Safety

Imtructiom

(continued)

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.

● 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

apptices

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 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.

and shipping or

pacbng

● 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.

● Do not tamper with controls.

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the 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 LIGHT WITH AM ATCH. Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn on.

ATTEM~ ~

supply

femoval

and

Dryer-applied fabric softeners or anti-static conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them. We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those 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.

produck, or

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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How to

opemte

your dryer

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

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ti””

‘@’

—

had

Your Dryer Properly

● 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 for sorting help. (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. )

Heavy Duty Large Capacity

DrVer

Set the Controls

See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 6 and 7.

Turn Cycle Selector to desired

drying time. The selector may be turned in either direction.

=0”1

30 .“

40*

●

50.+

co” = . . . . ‘

~;lzo

,,0

. .

●

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

Polyester Knits & Permanent Press drying tips

● DO

NOT OVERLOAD—

Garments being dried or

dewrinkled should tumble freely.

● REMOVE CLOTHES

PROM~LY—To help

wrinkling, remove from the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles.

● PLACE ON

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

prevent

HANGERS—

placed

TURN THE

for Controls Set

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Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

bad

Cottons & Linens

Permanent

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, Pads, Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See Special Instructions.

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Blankets—Wool, Part Wool, Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See below under “Extra-large

Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cotton

Items:’

Drying Time

45 minutes. For work clothes, heavy knitted cottons—55 minutes. Damp Dry for ironing–20 minutes. light weight; 25 minutes–medium weight; 30 minutes—heavy weight.

45 minutes.

20 minutes.

For first setting, set at 50 minutes. Check. Set for more time if necessary.

45 minutes.

20 minutes.

20-25 minutes

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies. DO NW MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS.

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

Bathmats

“Extra-large

Extra-large Items—queen or king size sheets, blankets or spreads, sleeping bags, insulated jackets or suits, mattress covers (pads), quilted bedspreads.

Pillows—Featherand Polyester-filled (if manufacturer

recommends they be dried in a dryer). See Special Instructions.

NOTE: The drying times indicated above are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results arc obtained by setting the dial to either side of the recommended times.

Items:’

and Rugs. See below under High Heat

Items:’

For first setting, set

First setting—20 minutes; additional settings—5 minutes

First setting—20 minutes:

additi(mal

70 minutes

settings—5 minutes.

20 minutes;

sccorrd

for

second setting, set at 15 minutes.

setting—15 minutes;

for

certain of your fabrics

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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.

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

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.

Place in dryer with 3 25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. Remove iron. Allow to dry before storing.

—

Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items arc still wet, reset for 15 minutes and check damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

dryer~m(y

or4

dry towels which have been heated

ifrecomnrcndcd by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully,

Rcmove

biankct at

promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.

for

5 minutes. Set timer

cnd

ofcyclc and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm

for

20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than

again.

crcascs will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and check filter

Items should be removed while still

Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer,

Specialprecaufifms

again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every finish drying on line. Do not. under any circumstances, operate dryer room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked which could result in scorching your valuable itcms. Many large items, in home size dryers.

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 completely dry, return them to dryer and reset mildewing.

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing

must be taken to dry extra-large itcms. Set dryer

NOTtumble

DO NOTtunrble

drypi[l[)ws

dryjackers c~mrainin~ ffipok.

shake

pillows to redistribute filling Ior more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time. If they are not

for rnorc

[<mt~lining tipok.

sure that article docs not fill drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in

dry

ing

ti)r 20minu[~,s fk~,n c/I,,ck (clr(fid/},.

few

for

Iongcr

times without checking. CAUTION: If large itcms do not have

(See

filter cleaning instructions above. )

time. Feather pillows dry

very

minutes and

slowly and must be dried completely to prevent

Set 15 minutes

ifarticlc

for

second setting, cbeck

is still wet or damp and fills dryer,

I ike

shag rugs, cannot be dried

hbels

LABELS:’

Olficc,

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

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

by surface

from

COLLE~RS—

tefiure

Sort by fabric

Separate

. . ‘.

‘, Cottons&

Linens

from

Sort by color

‘

,’

Separate

, Whites

Lights/

from

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

Sort by

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

wei@t

from

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How to load the clothes

Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily

wrintied.

Loads should look like this:

Drum with

Cottons

Linens

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.

Drum with

Permanent Press Load

For additional information on lint filter, see page 13.

Ene~y-Saving

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.

~ps

●

To help prevent ironing, remove garments immediately at end of drying cycle and place on hangers.

●

Dry your clothes in consecutive

loads. Using a “warm” dryer will

save energy.

● Clean dryer lint filter each time

you dry.

●

Clean dryer exhaust

once a year. A partially clogged

exhaust can lengthen drying time.

ducting

at least

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PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T START

CLOTHES TAKE

UseThis Problem Solver

LONG ~ DRY

Questiow?

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.

●

No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting

current. Most electric dryers use two.

●

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

Dryer door is open. Close door securely—dryer will not run with door open.

Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical outlet

or circuit while the dryer is operating.

● Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for

the load you want to dry. See pages 5-7.

SHRINKAGE, GENERAL

●

Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean area under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See page 13.

● Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is

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.

● 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.

●

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

●

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

ducted

in accordance with Installation

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PROBLEM

SHRINKAGE, KNITS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Relamtion

shrinkage

can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

Progressive or delayed shrinkage is

caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. 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.

WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

●

Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly 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.

. Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes,

with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or

blouses.

Do not wash or dry

Permanent Press with regular laundry. . Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent Press

loads

should always be smaller than regular loads..

●

Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash Cycle which provides

.no

more than medium loads.

a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling.

. 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.

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The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

WWNKLING IN

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS (continued)

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

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

wrintiing.

To remove wrinkles:

●

Retumble.

●

Rerinse

●

Ifunsuccessfil,

immediately. . Iron carefully.

●

Send to dry cleaners for pressing.

●

Some wrin~es may remain which cannot be removed?

*N~E:

out 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

and dry.

you

wrirdded, the

retumble

finish

normal

temperature for 10-12

good laundry procedures and permanent Press

minutes and hang

may not be good quality. Also, in permanent press synthetic

will

result.

clothes

sti]l

come

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

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Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Good dryer care

The

Drum. Porcelain enamel

drum is rust-resistant

no special

The

washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects.

The Lint Filter.

before every

page 9.

should be removed

hose bc

inserted into the opening.

See

below.

care.

E;xterior.

usc as

Periodically

from

vacuum

Wipe off

and

requires

any

spills or

Wipe lint filter

described on

lint filter

and

suction

cleaner should

CAUTIONS:

●

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 not covered by

pre-treatment products is

your warranty.

not

obstruct

combustion

[)ryer

E;xhaust:

[hc

dryer

exhaust ducting at

once

a year.

To store dryer:

time, disconnect power supply

clean

lint

Do not

exposed to

store

the tlow of

and vcnti Iating air,

Inspect

For short period

filter.

dryer where it will be

the

weather.

and clean

least

and

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Notes

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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period,

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS

COVERED ● ServicetriPStoYour hometo

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

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● 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.

the

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dryer

that fails

This warranty is extended to

the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, 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 servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

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GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE” SERVICE.

● 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

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

In Alaska the

Care@

ELECTRIC-

FACTORY SERVICE or

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

Pan

No.

Pub.

6.90

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

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE

hel~

is needed concerning this

Appliafices, Louisvifie,

warrantv.

write:

KY 40225

113D5497P168

No.

49-9662

DDE4000M

GE DDE4000M Use and Care Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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