GE DDE4107S, DDE4100S Use And Care Manual

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Dryer
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Safe~lnstructions....................3-5
, Operating Instructions, Tips
Cycle Settings
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Knits Drying Tips
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11
Lint Filter
......................................................6,
8
Loading
........................................................6,
7
Operating the
Dryer.......................................6
Permanent Press Drying Tips........6, 11, 12
Sorting Clothes ...,......................................6, 7
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Care and Cleaning
Dryer
Exhaust..................................................8
Drum
.................................................................8
Exterior..............................................................8
Lint
Filter...........................................................8
Storing the
Dryer......................,.................
....8
User Maintenance instructions ..................8
Problem Solver .........................9-l
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More questions
?...call
GE Answer Centera 80~626.2000
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Consumer Services ..................15
Appliance Registration
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Important Phone Numbers 15
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........Back Cover
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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:)
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . . check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
If you received a damaged dryer...
Consumer Affairs
Immediately contact the dealer (or
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
builder) that sold you the dryer.
Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language
Para
obtener
la
versi6n
en
version of this book, call
espafiol
de
este
manual,
Ilame
a
GE Answer
Center@
GE Answer Center”,
servicio
de
800.626.2000
informaci6n para el consumidor,
consumer information service.
te16fono
800.626.2000.
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.
WA~NG:
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
minimim
the
risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of
Me.
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not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appfiance.
—WMT
TO ~ IF YOU
S~LL GAS
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not try to light any appliance.
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not touch any electrid switch;
do not
use
any phone in your
butiding.
Clear the room,
butiding
or area of
d Ncupants.
tiediately caM
your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone.
FOMOW
the gas
supptier’s
instructions.
M
you cannot reach your gas supplier,
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the
fire
department.
—Instigation and service must be performed
by a qualified
instier, service agency or
the gas
supptier.
All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
If you need service
‘To
obtain service, see the
First, contact the people who
FINALLY, if your problem
Consumer Services page
serviced your appliance. Explain
is still not resolved, write:
in the back of this book.
why you are not pleased. In most
Major Appliance Consumer
We’re proud of our service and
cases, this will
solve
the problem.
Action Panel
want you to be pleased. If for some
NEXT, if you are
still
not pleased,
20 North
Wacker
Drive
reason you are not happy with the
write all the details—including
Chicago, IL 60606
service you receive, here are three
your phone number—to:
steps to follow for further help.
Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
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Read M
ktmctiom
before wing
t~
appliance.
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
LP
fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryers to the outdoors.
A
Warning-To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Use
this appliance only for i% intended
purpose
as described in this Use and Care Book.
o
t,
This dryer must be properly installed
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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 calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center”,
800.626.2000.
—Wperly
ground to conform with
a~
governing codes and ordinances.
FOUOW
details in Installation Instructions.
—Locate where the temperature is above
50°F,
(lO°C,)
for 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.
—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
bstructions.
&
Do not repair or replace any
part of the
apptiance
or attempt
any servicing unless
specificaHy
recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills
to
carry out.
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When disconnecting this appliance
J
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.
To
Mitimize
the Possibility
of a
Fire
Hazard
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Exhaust
Duct+ee
Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4“ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.
USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
FfRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A ~RE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED ~ USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.
Do
not 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
materi~s
may melt or bum. Also, some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
Do not store items that may bum or melt
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during operation.
(conrinued
next page)
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WORTANT SAFEH
mSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat”
(such as life jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryer.
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Do not wash or dry articles
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that have been cleaned in, washed
in,
soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive
substancw
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc.) which may
ignite
or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer
antior
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
fiammable
liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates.
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Clean the lint filter before each
load
,/=+
to prevent
tint
accumulation inside
the dryer or in the room. DO NOT
OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER
IN
PLACE.
Keep the area around and underneath your
appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a
qual~led
individual.
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.
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Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.
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The laundry process can reduce
the flame
retardancy
of fabrics.
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To avoid
sucha
result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.
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, or removing from service, remove the door of the dryer compartment.
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Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
m
softeners, etc.) out of the
-ch
n
of children,
preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
container labels to avoid personal injury.
Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
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To minimize the possibility of electric
shock,
unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).
*
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector
/
knob to an 0~ position does NOT
0
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Do not tamper with the controls.
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Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light.
DO NOT
A~EM~
TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Bums may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn on.
Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or Anti-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 products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer.
Service or performance problems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance.
SAVE
T~SE
~STRUCTIONS
ENERGY-SAVING
TWS
Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to run
an
extra cycle
for
one or two heavier, slower-drying items.
Do not overload your dryer. For efficient drying, clothes need
to tumble freely.
Remove garments promptly at the end of the drying cycle and place
on hangers.
Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer
will save energy.
“ Clean
the dryer lint filter each time you dry.
Clean the dryer exhaust
ducting
at least once a year. A partially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
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HOW TO
OPEMTE
YOUR DRYER
Features
and
appearances
may
vary slightly
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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Check the Lint Filter
Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Always be sure the lint filter
is in place. Don’t use the dryer without it. See Care and Cleaning section.
Sort and 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.
Set the Controls
See the Suggested Fabric and Drying Selections guide.
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Cycle Selector.
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the
Turn the Cycle Selector knob to ON. The selector
type of heat used (Electric, Natural gas or
LP
may be turned in either direction.
gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of
@
Start Knob.
clothes,
and
condition of exhaust ducts.
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. )
Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips
DO NOT OVERLOAD—
REMOVE CLOTHES
PLACE ON HANGERS—
Garments being dried or
PROMPTLY—To
help prevent
Permanent press and polyester
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
wrinkling, remove clothes from
knit garments look best if placed
the dryer promptly at the end of
on hangers after drying.
the drying cycles.
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Sort by Surface Texture
Separate
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.
Sort by Fabric
Separate
.
c
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Cottons & 0
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Linens
nn’n
’n
.
In addition to
.
.
sorting to reduce
R
Synthetics, a
m
frOm ~ Blends
&
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Permanent
% Delicates
a
lint collection, we
from
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Press
from
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Poly
Knits
m
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible.
Sort by Color
.
Separate [
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Whites o
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nfro’mrommfromm
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Sort by Weight
Separate
fl’n
.
.
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Heavy Items a
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Light Items
m
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(such as
from
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(such as
towels)
curtains)
HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES
(Some
models
have door hinges mounted on the left side)
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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CAm Am CLEAN~G
User Maintenance Instructions CAUTION: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it
connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate.
Dryer Exterior
Wipe off any spills or washing
Dryer control panel and finishes
Apply these pre-treatment products
compounds. Wipe or dust with a
may be damaged by some laundry
away from the dryer. The fabric
damp cloth. Try not to strike the
pre-treatment soil and stain
may then be washed and dried
surface with sharp objects.
remover products if such products
normally. Damage to your dryer
are sprayed on or have direct
caused by pre-treatment products
contact with the dryer.
is not covered by your warranty.
Dryer Drum
Dryer Exhaust
Dryer Storage
The porcelain enamel drum
Inspect and clean the dryer
To store your dryer for a
is rust-resistant and requires
exhaust
ducting
at least once
short period of time, disconnect
no special care.
a year.
the power supply and clean the lint filter.
Lint Filter
(Some models have door hinges mounted on the left side)
Before every dryer
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)
Periodically,
use, clean
th-e
lint filter. Put your moistened fingers at the corner of the filter and wipe all the way across to the other corner.
remove the lint filter and insert the suction hose from your vacuum cleaner
into the opening.
Air Circulation
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilating air.
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PROBLEM DRYER WON’T START
CLOTHES TAKE TOO LONG TO DRY
SHRINKAGE, GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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 the Start knob is turned
to ON. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and turn Start knob to ON.
Dryer door is open. Close door
securely~ryer
will not run with door open.
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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 the How to Operate Your Dryer section.
Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean
area under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is
ducted
in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.
Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of
obstruction; make sure damper in outside
wdl cap operates easily. If flexible
ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to the 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 to
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
shriti
whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed by hand and drip dried; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer.
Follow
garment manufacturers’ care labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine
wash or tumble
drv.
(continued next page)
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(continued)
PROBLEM
SHWN~GE, ~ITS
WR~~ING IN PERMA~NT P~SS
AND “NO-IRON”
I~MS
T~
PROBLEM SOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Relwation shtinkage
can
occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When
MS
occurs, garment may
be pressed back into
sha~
after each wash and dry cycle.
Progressive or
delayed shritiage
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
relaation
shrinkage above.
Shrinkage
caused
by overheating
occurs in
cefiain
knit fabrics that have
been
heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can
be
prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.
tiaving
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,
witi
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
tiediurn
loads.
Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. If available, use Permanent Press wash
cycle which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling, Also, if available, use Permanent Press drying cycle.
Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level
or half full for small load.
Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with
plenty of detergent.
Failure to
use
fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will
minimim wrintiing,
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PROBLEM
TO REMOVE WRINKLES ON
DR~RS
WITH A PERMANENT PRESS SETTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMOVE
WRINWES:
Retumble
on Permanent Press setting.
Rerinse
and dry on Permanent Press setting.
If unsuccessful,
retumble
on normal temperature for 10-12 minutes
and hang immediately.
Iron carefully.
Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing.
Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed. *
* NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and permanent press
clothes still come out 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.
If you need more help. ..call, toll free: GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000 consumer information service
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NOTES
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NOTES
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NOTES
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Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that
ifyou
ever need
information or assistance from
GE,
wdll
be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
In-Home Repair Service
80WEXARES(80M32-2737)
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled
at
a time that’s convenient fi)r you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service
today
or tomorrow, or at your
convenience
(7:00
a.m. to
7:00
p.m. weekdays,
9:00
a.m. to
2:00
p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most
repairs
can
be handled in just one visit.
GEAnswerCente~
80~6262000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center”
infi)rmation
service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be
answered
promptly
and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
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Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
Braille controls
for
a variety of GE access to a
TDD
or a conventional teletypewriter may
appliances, and a brochure to
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
assist in planning a barrier-free
information or service.
kitchen
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persons with limited
mobility. To obtain
these
items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Service Contracts
80&62G2224
You can have the secure feeling that
CJE
Consumer Service will
still
be there
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in
effect
and
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receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of-future service at today’s prices.
Pads andAccessories
80M262002
Individu&
quafified
to service their ow appliances
User maintenance instructions contained in this booMet
can have
needed
parts or accessories
sent
directly
to
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
their
home.
The GE
par~s
system provides access to over
Other servicing
generfly
shodd be referred to
qudfied
47,000
parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
setice
personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
fully warranted. VISA,
Mast.er{;ard
and Discover cards
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
are accepted.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER
Staple sales slip or
cancelled
check
here. Proof of original purchase date
I
WARRANTY
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original
the original purchaser and any
purchase, we will provide, free of
succeeding owner for products
charge, parts and service labor in
purchased for ordinary home use
your home to repair or replace
in the
48 mainland states, Hawaii
any
pan of
the dryer
that fails
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
because of a manufacturing
warranty is the same except that it
defect.
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
sewice will be
provided by our Factory
Sewice
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).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll
free:
GE Answer
Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer information 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 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
This book is printed on recycled paper.
DDE4107s
Part No. 175 D1807P042
DDE4100s
Pub
No.
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Printed in Louisville, h
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