GE DDE5109V, DDG5189V Use and Care Manual

Contents

Dryer

Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning

Controls Setting Guide
Dryer Exhaust

Energy-Saving Tips
Knits Drying Tips

Lint Filter
Loading

Model and Serial Numbers
Operating the Dryer

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

Repair Service
SafetyInstructions

Sorting 5,8
Storing Dryer 13

User Maintenance Instructions 13
Warranty

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IMPORTANT

Before using your dryer,
read this book carefully.

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

Keepit handy for answersto your
questions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstand something
or needmore help, write (include
yourphone 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.

Savetime and money.

Beforeyou request service...

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

Write downthe 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.

Toobtain Hispanic version of
this book, call
GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000

consumer information service.
Para obtener laversi6n en

espaiiol de gste manual,
name a
GE Answer Cente&
servicio de informaci6n
para el consumidor,
te16fono800.626.2000.

FOR YOURSAFETY

If you smell gas:

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Openwindows.

Don’ttouch
electrical switches:

Extinguish any
openflame.

Immediatelycall
your gassupplier.

“Don’t turn electric switches

on or off because sparks may
ignite the gas.

FOR YOURSAFETY

Donot store or use
gasoline or other
flammablevapomand

liquids inthe vicinity
of this or anyother
appliance.

MI?ETY
INSTRUCTIONS a-

Read all instructions , .
befOre&ithiC ..:, , ~,

appliance.

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SAFETYmYI’IcE

The California Safe Drinking
Waterand Toxic Enforcement Act ~

requires the Governor of California
to publish a list of substances
knmvnto the state to cause cancer . ~~
and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure
to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor
exposureto three ofthese substances,
namely benzene, 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
fbrther by properly venting the
dryers to the outdoors.

W~G—TO reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your
applianc~ followbasic precautions,
including the following:

● Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose as described in

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 bycontacting
the service location nearest you.

—Properly ground to conform

with all governing codes and

ordinances. Follow details in

Installation Instructions.

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Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission. January 1984.

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—Locatewhere the temperature
is above 50”F.(10”C.)for
satisfactory operation ofthe dryer
control system. Do not install or
storethe dryer where it will be
exposed to theweather.

—Connect toaproperly rated,
protected and sizedpower-supply
circuit to avoidelectrical overload.

—Exhausting tothe outside is
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
toprevent largeamounts of
moisture andlint from being blown
into the room. Carefully followthe
ExhaustingDetailsintheInstallation
Instructions.

. When disconnecting this
appliance pull bythe plug rather
than the cord to avoiddamage to the
cord orjunction ofcord and plug.
Make sure thatthe cord is located so
that it will not be stepped on,
tripped overor otherwise subjected
todamage or stress.

● Do not repair or replace any

part ofthe appIiance orattempt
any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and
CareBook or in published user­repair instructions that you
understand and havethe skills to
carry out.

Tominimize the possibility
of a fm hazard.

● ~ notweh-t to@=y~icl~

containing rubber, pkticy or
similar materials (such as padded
bras, tennis sh~ galoshes, bath

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bags, eta] asthesemateriak may
melt orkm. Nso. some rubber

● DOnotwash or dryarticles

that havebeen cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with

combustibleorexplosivesubstances

(such as gasoline, degreasers,
@cleaning solvents,kerosene,etc.)
which may giveoff vapors that
couldigniteorexplode.Donot use
or store such substances on/or
around your washer and/or dryer
during operation.

● Any article on which you have

used acleaning solvent, or which
contains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops,
towelsused inbeauty salons,

restaurants or barbershops, etc.)

must not be placed inor near the
dryer until all traces ofthese

flammable liquids or solids and
their fumeshavebeen removed.
There are manyhighly flammable

items used inhomes such as:

acetone, denatured alcohol,

gasoline, kerosene, some household

cleaners, some spotremovers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers

andproducts containing petroleum
distillates.

● clean the lint filter before each

load topreventlint accumulation

inside the dryeror in the room.
DO N~ OPERATE THE

DR~R WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.

● Keeparea around and

underneath your appliance free

from the accumulation of

combustible materials, such as

iint, paper,rags, chemicals, etc.

. DOnot store itemsthat maybum

or melt (such asclothing, paper

material, plastics orplastic

containers, etc.) ontop ofthe dryer

during operation.

● me in~rior of themachine

and the exhaust duct connection

inside the dryer shouId becleaned

periodically bya qualifkd

individud.

● ~~t duct {seei-atio~

instructions). Use onIymetal duct

inside dryer or for exhausting

dryerto the outside.

Tominimize the possibility
of injury.

● Neverreach into the dryer while

the drum ismoving. Beforeloading,
unloading or adding clothes, wait
until the drum has completely
stopped.

● Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used byor near
children. Do not allow children to
play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliancesand shippingor packing
materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing
from service, remove the door of
the drying compartment.

● Keepall 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 toavoid personal
injury.

● Keepthe 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 maybe picked up
by clothing during subsequent
dryer uses.

● The laundry process can reduce

the flame retardancy of fabrics. To
avoid such a resuIt, the garment
rnanuticturer’s care instructions
should be followedvery carefklly.

● Never climb on or stand on the

of electric shock, &ph.tg thik
appliance from the power supply \

before attempting any maintenance
~-orcleaning (exceptthe removaland
: cleaninx of the lint filter). I!J~E:

krnin~theCycle SeIec& knob ‘

to an OFI?position does N~

disconnect the appliance from

the power supply.

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* Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfimctioning,
partially disassembled, or ha
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 N(YI’A~EMPI’ K)
LIGHT WITH AMAKH. Bums
may result from having your hand
in the vicinity ofthe burner when
the automatic ignition may turn on.

Dryer-applied fabric

softeners or anti-static

conditioners

Youmay wish tosoften 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 forthose 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.

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

HEAVV DUTV DRYER

PERMANENT mcs WITH Coci DOwW

Load YourDryer Properly

● Clean the lint filter each time the

dryer is used. Alwaysbe 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

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lighter-weight fhbncs and remove
when dry. Reset controls for the
remaining heavier fabrics.)

Polyester Knits &
Rxmanent Pn5s drying“ tips

● Do N~ ovE~oAD—

Garments being dried or

dewrink.ledshould tumble freely.

Set the Controls

See the Controls Setting Guide on

pages 6 and 7.

0 Select Drying Temperature.

~ Turn Cycle Selector to desired

cyclesetting.

~ Wsh STARTswitch to start
dryer. (Opening the door during
operation stops the dryer. To

restart, close the door and push the
STARTswitch.)

● REMOVE CL~HES

PROMITLY-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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ControlsSetting Guide for differentfabrics and loads

Drying

Load

Cottons &

Linens

Temperature

Normal

Cycle

RegularCycle

Cycle Setting

40

to 50minutes setting for average loads.

50to 60 minutes setting for work clothes and thick

knitted cottons.

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Synthetics–Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

Silks and Wools, Blends including

Silks and Wools
Rayonand Acetate
Down-filled garments, ifmachine

washing and drying are
recommended.

Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See

Special Instructions.
BabyClothes—Delicate
Blankets-Wool, Part Wool,

Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See

below under “Extra-large Items:’

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.

DO N~ MACHINE DRY

FIBERGLASS.

Normal

Normal
Low

Low Perrn Press Cycle

Normal Regular Cycle

Normal Regular Cycle

Low Perm Press Cycle
Normal

Normal

Perm Press Cycle

Perrn Press Cycle

Perm Press Cycle

Regular Cycle

Regular Cycle

NORMAL setting

NORMAL setting for sturdy fabrics,
DELICATE setting for delicates.

DELICATE setting

DELICATE setting
45 to 75 minutes.

45 to 75 minutes setting, depending on load size
and degree of dryness desired.

DELICATE setting

20 to 25 minutes.

For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
for second setting, set at 15minutes.

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See

below under “Extra-large Items:’

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

Bathmats and Rugs Normal

Extra-1argeitems—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,

Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.

Pillows—Feather and Polyester­filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See

Special Instructions.

*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those Usual]yfound on fabric care labels. For best resUlts,fOklWyOUrfabric
NCYI’E:The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide. YOU mayfind that best results are obtained for certain ofyour fabrics :

bysetting the Cycle selector to either side of the recommended settings.

Normal Regular Cycle

No Heat

Low

Normal

Regular Cycle Set for time desired.

Regular Cycle First setting—20 minutes;

Regular Cycle First setting—20 minutes;

Regular Cycle

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

additional settings-5 minutes.

second setting—15minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

90 minutes.

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Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items.

Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Removepromptly 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

minimize wrinkling.

Dry silks and woolsin your dryer

Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried
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 dry thoroughly.

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

See aboveinstructions.

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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 cycleand block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm

iron. Allow to dry before storing.

Instructions

only if recommended bythe garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefilly.

to remove odor and prevent mildewing. Place two large, dry towels in the

Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are still wet, reset for 15minutes 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
filter for excess lint. Removeand restart dryer.

‘lhmble on NO HEATsetting 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.

SpeciaZprecautions must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes then check curefidly. Set 15minutes 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 fewminutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills
dryer, finish drying online. 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 maybe blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot
be dried in home sizedryers. DO

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 shake pillows to redistribute fallingfor 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.

DO N~tumble dry pillows containing tipok.

NOTtumble dryjackets containing fipok. (See filter cleaning instructions above.)

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels

For more
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informationon care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS7

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How tosort the clothes

Normally, if you have sorted clothes correcdy for washing,

you will also haveproperly sorted drying loads.

Sort by surface texture

Separate

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terry toweling and chenille—give

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such as man-made fibers and

napped fabrics like velveteen and
corduroy—atiract lint, and must be
dried separately.

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collection, it isrecommend that
fabrics of similar construction be

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

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Don’toverload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently
and clothes maybe unnecessarily
wrinkled.

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 comer.

Drum with

Permanent Press Load

For additional information on lint
filter, seepage 13.

Energy-SavingTips

. Sort clothes byweight soyouwon’t

have to run an extra cyclefor one or
two heavier, slower-drying items.

See page 8.

● Do not overload dryer. For

efficient drying, clothes need to
tumble freely.

● Tohelp prevent ironing, use Low

Drying Temperature. Remove

● Clean dryer lint filter each time

YOUdry.

garments promptly at end of drying
cycleand place on hangers.

● Dry your clothes in consecutive exhaust can lengthen drying time.

● Cleand.ger exhaustductingat least

once a year. A partially clogged

loads. Using a “warm” dryer will
saveenergy.

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

● CikeUl~is overload&L Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical outlet

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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. Seepages 5-7.

● Clogged lint filter. Removeand clean filter before every load. Periodically clean area

under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See page 13.

● Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Installation

Instructions.

SHRINKAGE,

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● 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 properiy 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 articies.

● Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take along time to

remove moisture.

● Toomany 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 washedby 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 dry.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE .4ND REMEDY

SHRINKAGE,

KNITS

WRINKLING IN

PERMANENT PRESS
AND “No-lRON’”
ITEMS

● Relaxation 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 washand dry cycle.

● Progressive or delayed shrinkage iscaused whenstarch or sizing (insome fabrics) is

gradually removedbylaundering. Maybe noticed inolder garments that havebeen
launderedmanytimes

● Shrinkage causedbyoverheating occurs incertain knitfabrics that havebeen heat-

without previous shrinkage. TreatasforRekmationShrinkageabove.

shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceedthe temperatures usedto
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.

● 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 ind~er, Ifd~ing Only one afiicle,add two or more similar articles, even

ifdry, to insure proper tumbling.

● Improper loads. Avoidlaundering heavyPermanent Press items, such as work clothes,

with lighter Permanent Press items, suchas shirts or blouses. Do not washor dry
Permanent Press with regular laundry.

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● Toom~y clothes in washer. Items must have rmm to movefreely. perm~ent PR!SS

loads should alwaysbe smaller than regular loads.. .no more than medium loads.

● Use ofincomectwashand d~ cycles.Use pe~anent Press WashCyclewhich provides

acool-down rinse tominimize wrinkling. Also, usePermanent Press Dry Cycle.

● ~comect waterlevel. Uselmge water level formtiium load; medium levelor hdf ftdl

for small load.

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PROBLEM

WRINKLING IN
PERMANEm PRIM

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

* Accumulationof lime scale due to use ofcarknate d&r&nts, If you must use a

non-phosphate detergent, avoid the’useof a high~kna~ de&gent. ~

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* Failure to use t%bricMkmer. Proper use of fabric soflxmerwiUminimize wrinkling.

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*Retumble on “permanent Press” setting.

● Rerinse and dry on “Permanent Press” setting,

● If unsuccessful, retumble on normal temperature for 1042minutes and hang

immediately.

● Iron carefully.

● Send todry cleaners forpressing.

s Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed?
*NOTE: Ifyou followgood laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes stillcome

out wrinkled, the finish maynot be good quality. Also, inpermanent press synthetic/
cotton blends, the cotton portion ofthe fabric can eventually wear awayleaving only the
synthetic. Since it’sthe cotton portion which istreated for Permanent Press, aloss or
decrease ofPermanent Press performance will result.

If you need more heip.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center@-

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Careand Cleaning

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INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

Good dryer care

The Drum. Porcelain enamel

drum is rust-resistant and requires
no special care.

The Exterior.W@ 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 9. Periodically lint filter
should be removed and suction

hose from vacuum cleaner should
be inserted into the opening.
See below.

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 sprayedon or havedirect
contact with the dryer.

Apply these pre-treatment produc
awayfrom the dryer. The fabric
may then bewashed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pre-treatment products
not coveredby your warranty.

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Do not obstruct the flow of

combustion and ventilating air.
Dryer Exhaust: Inspect and clean

the dryer exhaust ducting at least
once a year.

Tostore dryer: For short period of
time, disconnect power supply and
clean lint falter.

Do not store dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.

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We’reproud of our service and
want youto be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for fi.utherhelp.

FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solvethe problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North WackerDrive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC CL~HES DRYER

WARRANTY

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 NUT 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

anyparf of the dryer that fails

because of a manufacturing
defect.

● 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 Center”

800.626.2000
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
the original purchaser and any
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 semice will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or

by our authorized Customer Care@
servicers during normal working
hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.

c 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.

c Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS /VOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Part No. 113D 5497 Pill
Pub. No. 49-9621

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville,

KY40225

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