GE DDE5309V, DDG5399V Use and Care Manual

Automatic

Dryer

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Models

DDE5309V

DDG5389V

DRYER LOCATION

For satisfactory operation, your dryer should be located where the temperature is above 50° F, (10° C.).

SORT AND LOAD

43 Sort Clothes by Fabric Type.

— Best results are obtained when fabrics of drying loads

are simiiar.

— Generally, clothes that have been washed together

can be dried together if they were sorted properly for

washing.

— If you mix various types of fabrics in your drying load,

set the controls for the lighter-weight fabrics and remove when dry. heavier fabrics.

Then reset for the remaining

IEk?fore

operating‘your dryer,

READ YOUR USE AND CARE BOOK.

It contains valuable information about sorting and loading, drying special fabrics and loads, care of your dryer and other important topics.

Under no circumstances should any other electrical device be connected to the same circuit as your dryer.

~ Clean Lint Filter Each Time Dryer is Used.

DO NOT operate dryer without the lint filter in place.

0 Load clothes into the dryer and close the door.

NAPORTANi ~AUTIQNS ‘AFii TfiW3LE-

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, $H(X)TING GUID,E ON’13ACKOF’THKI SHEET.

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SET THE CONTROLSReferto DRYING GUIDE t3~I~~,

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. SELECT DESIRED DRYING

:1 TEMPERATURE. -?>i~iand release.

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TURN DIAL POINTER TO DESIRED DRYING

2 CYCLE.

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FABRIC

TEMPERATURE SELECTIOP4

D\AL

POH4TER

OTE: The DIAL POINTER settings indicated in the above table are to be used only as a guide. For example you may find at best results are obtained for certain of your fabrics by setting the DIAL POINTER to either side of the recommended

Delicates,Sheers

DRYING SELECTIONS

NORMAL ‘N’lS NOHEAT

and Synthetics

Low

15-20

Minutes

~ ?O1”ESIER

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~ON

)1 J1

REGULARCYCLES

Cottonsr Shang Rugs,

Linens

Normal

40-50

Minutes Minutes Desired

WorkClothes,

Thick Knitted Fluff

Cottons,etc,

Normal

50-60

GENERA@ ELECTRIC

HEAVY DUTV - AUTOMATIC DRYER

DRYING GUIDE

No-Heat

No.Heat

Time Permanent

CYCLES

J Yu

;%: START THE DRYER. Turn START Control clockwise

Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To re-start, close the door and turn START Control.

SPECIAL CYCLES

Permanent Polyester

Press Knits

Normal

Press

Low

Polyester

Knits

Light Weight

DAMP DRY FOR IRONING

(Use Regular Cycles)

Medium Weight

Cottons

Low Normal Normal

Minutes

Cottons and

Linens

Minutes

Cottons

Minutes

Heawy

DAMP DRYING CLOTHES FOR IRONING

‘When only a portion of a clothes load is to be damp dried, set the dial pointer in the time zone according to the drying table, and start the Dryer.

the remaining items and turn the START control,

After the Dryer stops, remove the clothes to be ironed then reset the dial pointer for drying of

moved before being placed in a dryer.

Pub.No.

POLYESTGRKNflT& PERMANENT PRESS TBPS “’

3 !!20 No-r OVERLOAD— Garments being dried or de- YCWR DRYER CAN ALSO BE USED FOR DE-WRINKLING

wrinkled should tumble freely.

3 REMOVE CLOTHES IMMEDIATELY

— To help prevent wrinkling, remove garments from the dryer immediately at the end of the drying cycles.

a PLACE ON

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Permanent Press and Polyester

— Many clean, dry garments made from synthetics and synthetic blends can be de-wrinkled successfully without wash-

ing. Simply follow the instructions for drying Polyester Knit

fabrics.

Knit garments look best if placed on hangers after drying.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

3efore you cali for service, check the following . . .

PrcMem

Dryer won’t start

PossikdeReasons

Make sure cord is plugged in.

Check fuses and circuit breaker to make sure dryer is getting current.

Make sure controls are set and start switch is turned. operation stops the dryer.

To re-start, close the door and turn the start switch.

Opening the door during

Make sure door is securely closed. Dryer will not run with door open. Do not operate other appliances on the satne electrical outiet or circuit while the

dryer is operating.

C30ifviiswon’t dry or

drying time is too Bong

Make sure lint cleaner.

filter is thoroughly cleaned. Clean area under lint filter with vacuum

Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for the load you want to dry. Check fuses or circuit breakers. (Most electric dryers have 2 fuses or circuit

breakers.) Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with installation instructions. Make sure outside ducting is clean and free of obstructions. Make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible ducting was used, be sure it is not kinked.

~D~YE~ STILL WILL NOT C)PERATE, call your General Electric Authorized or Factory Service outlet, give the model and >rial number, and describe the symptoms of the problem.

Look for the number in the Yellow Pages of your telephone

~ok. Teiephone number is –—____

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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

HOME LAUNDRY PRODUCTS

APPLIANCE P.41?I<

LOUISVILLE, KENl_UCKY 40225

Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric. Therefore, specifications are subject to change

~,ithout Electric Warrant~ applies to this ~roduct.

notice.

A General

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