GE DDE7106R, DDG7186R Use and Care Manual

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Care and Cleaning

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Automatic Drying ...........................................7

Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9

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Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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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)

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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

800.626.2000
consumer information service.

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WA-G: For your~ety & Mormation

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...

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

Para obtener la
espafiol

GE Answer Center”,

informaci6n
te16fono

de

800.626.2000.

versi6n

este

manual, name a

servicio

para el

consumidor,

en

in this manual must be

the *k of fi or e@~ton or to prevent property damage,

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

de

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

fo~owed

persod i~ury

to

mi-

or loss of

Me.

●

tiediately d

neighbor’s phone.
instructions.

c M

you

mot

d

the fire

—b~tion

by a q-cd
the gas

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

supptier.

If you need service

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 follow for further help.

and

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
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225

your gas

Fotiow

supptier

from a

the gas

supp~er’s

reach your gas supplier,

department

and service must be performed

ins~er,

service agency or

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

2

~ORTNT

The

Cahfornia

Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances
to

the

state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure
to four of these substances, namely benzene,

carbon monoxide,
caused primarily by the incomplete combustion
of natural gas or

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

A

eleettic

when using your

SAFETY

Safe Drinking Water

expas~e

formtidehyde

W

fuels.

NOTICE

to such substances.

and soot,

reduce the tisk

shock, or

i@ury

to persons

apphance,

follow basic

and Toxic

known

of

fire,

pmutions, including the following:

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Use this

purpose
.

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@

before it is used.

hstilation hstructions

dryer, you can obtain one by
free, the GE Answer Center”,

—Properly

governing

detaib i~ WsMlation

—Locate where the temperature is

(lO°C.) for

control system. Do not
dryer where it

<onn~t to

and

electrical overload.

—Exhausting to the

RECO~ENDED

of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details
in the Installation

appEance ody

as described in this Use and Care Book.

●

This

dryer must be properly

instiled
with

the

ground

codes

for its intended

and located in accordance

htilation

Uyou

sheet with your

to conform

Instructions

did not receive an

cding, toll

8W.626.2W.

tith M

and ordinances. Follow

Instructions.

above 50°F.

satisfactory operation of the dryer

instil or store the

til be

exposed to the weather.

a properly rated, protected

stied

power supply circuit

oukide

is STRONGLY

to prevent large amounts

hstructions.

to avoid

●

Do

@

not repair or
part of the
any

servicjng mdws specifidly

repla~

apphee

any

or attempt

recommended h this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the

●

When

disconnecting

pdl by

*

or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that
the cord is located so that it

on, tripped over or otherwise

damage or stress.

To

~tike

of

a Fire

Q

Exhaust

cord

Hamrd

Duct4ee

Use only rigid

dhuneter

or

PLASTIC OR

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A

O~R EASLY

CAN CAUSE A

BECOMES

USE OR

●

Do

ductwork inside the dryer cabinet

for

exhausting to the

DURfNG ~STALLA~ON.

not

use

heat to dry articles

plastic, or similar

bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as

may melt or

when

heated, can under certain circumstances

produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

●

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 the operation.

the

plug

to avoid

the

Po~ibflity

MMation

meti

or flexible

O~R

PUNCTURED DUCTWORK

HRE W

OHRWISE ~S~CTED fN

materhds

burn. Mso,

stib to mrry ouk

this appliance

rathsr

than the

damage

to the cord

win

not be stepped

subjuted to

htructions.

meti

4“

oubide.

COMBUSTIBLE

IT COLLAPSES OR

some

USE

OF

~. FOU

contig

(such as padded

these

rubber

(cowinwd

robber!

materials

materials,

n~page]

OR

3

WORTANT

S~m

(continued)

●

Garments labeled

(such as life jackets containing
must not be

\bt

“DonotwMhord~articl@

have been cleaned in, washed in,

~ /

soaked in,

A

(such

combustible or explosive

as wax,
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
dryer during operation.

●

Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent, or which contains flammable
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants or barbershops, etc.)
must not be placed in
traces of these flammable
their fumes have
highly flammable items used in homes such
acetone, denatured
some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.

“Dry

put in

your dryer,

orspotted

pain$

gasoline,

been

aicohol,

Away from Heat”

Kapok)

that

with

substanm

degreasers,

a~or

materiais

or

near

the

dryer

iiquids

or solids and

removed. There are many

gasoline, kerosene,

until dl

as:

mSTRUC~ONS

Ta~
s

Never

drum h moving.

or

completely stopped.

o DO no$ d~ fikrgk

Skin irritation could
glass particles that may

during

reach

addkg clothes,

subsequent

J’\

me Pmibtiity

into

the @er w~ tie

Befok loading,

wait until the drum

articles in

resuit

from

be pickd

dryer

US&S.

●

The

laundry prwess can

tie flame retarticy

of

~q

unioading

has

your

dryer.

the

remaining

up by clothing

reduce

of fabrics.

~ ~ Toavoid sucha~csult, theg~ent

A

a Close

appiiancQ.

Dispose of

shipping or

-rding

remove

a dryer, or remo~g

tie

manufacturer’s
should be

supervision is necessary
if this
near

cMdren

app~anc~

Mdren. Do not dow

to

tith this

pacidng matetiais

door of the

care

instructions

foiiawed

VOW

carefully.

is ~d by or

piay insid% on, or

apptiance or any

=ed

discarded

appliances

properly.

Mm

dryer compartmen~

service,

and

Before

●

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a

—

thedryer

OPERA~
~~R

●

Keep the area around and underneath

to prevent

or in the room. DO NOT

~

IN PLACE.

Clean the

tint filter

lint

DRYER

before each load

accumulation inside

-OUT

~ L~

your appliances free from the accumulation
of combustible

rags, chemicals, etc.

●

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer
cleaned

periodidly

materiais,

such as lint, paper,

by a

quaiified

shouid

be

individual.

●

Keep ail

m detergen~

softeners, etc.)

children,

of

cabinet.

contai~er

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean

md

Iatils to avoid personal injury.

dry to reduce

*To

minimb the

shock,

a

main@fiance
and

power supply before attempting any

or

cleaning of

NOTE:

knob to an

disco~ect

power supply,

o

Do

not tamper with

Armdry aids (such

bleaches, fabric

out

of the

preferably in a locked

Obsarve ail

the

possibility of

warnings on

mch

siipping.

possibility of electric

unplug

cleaning

this

appiiance

(except the

the

lint filter).

Turning the Cycle Selector

0~

position does NOT

the

appfiauce

from the

rcmovd

from tie

the controis.

4

●

Do not operate this appliance if it

malfunctioning, partially

disa~embled,

is

damaged,

or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.

c

Never climb on or stand on the

●

M

yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with
automatic electric ignition and d­a

pflot tight.

WITH A MATCH. Burns may result from having
your hand in
automatic ignition

DO NOT

the

vicinity of the

may

turn on.

A~M~

dryer

top.

nat

have

TO

LIGHT

burner when

a

the

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
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
not covered

under

the warranty of this appliance.

try

a dryer-added

are

SAW T~SE

~STRUCTIONS

● 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.

● Use Automatic Drying Cycles whenever possible to help prevent

dying and to save energy.

● To help prevent ironing, use

promptly at end of 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

exhaust can lengthen drying time.

fiits~ow

ducting

Heat. Remove garments

at least once a year. A partially clogged

over-

5

HOW TO

WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

LOW

(KNm)

Nonm

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OPEMTE

YOUR DRYER

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 right for washing, they’re sorted right 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 Controls Setting Guide.

@

~Drying

Select the proper heat for
your load.

Selections.

Cycle Selector.

Turn the Cycle Selector to
the desired cycle setting.
The selector may be turned
in either direction.

~

Start Knob.

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.)

6

The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying

Automatic Drying

When using the Automatic cycles, the

Automatic Dry Control system continually senses

the temperature of the air in the dryer drum. Wet
laundry keeps the air cool. When laundry is dry
enough ( and the drum air warm enough) the heat
turns off. When the air cools, the heat turns back on.
This off and on cycling may happen a number of
times (depending on the fabric, load size and cycle
Selector setting). The Cycle Selector advances (when
the heat is

offi until it automatically turns off dryer.

Timed Drying

When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number
of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at
the end of this time period.

Polyester

● DO NOT OVERLOAD—

Garments being dried or

dewrinkled should tumble freely.

Kni@

& Permanent Press Drying Tips

“

REMOVE CLOTHES

PROMPTLY—To help prevent

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

Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles

Set to Normal Position

● For most normal loads.

Set toward More Dry

For loads that include heavy­weight fabrics.

● If you desire to remove

more moisture.

● PLACE ON HANGERS—

Permanent press and polyester
knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.

● For light weight fabric loads.

● If you desire to remove

less moisture.

● For very small loads.

7

CONTROL

SETT~G GU~E

FOR D~FERENT FABNCS

Load

Cottons and

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

Silks and Wools, Blends including

Silk and Wool

Rayon and Acetate

Down-tilled Garments, if machine
washing and drying are recommended.

Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets,
Coveralls

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Blankets—Wool, Par-wool, Cotton,
Electric,
“Extra-large Items.”

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO NOT MACHINE DRY

RBERGLASS.

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

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

Bathmats and Rugs

Extra-1arge
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),

Quilted Bedspreads.

Linens

Syntbetic.

Vinyl,

Plastics and

Items+ueen

See below under

or King

Dqing

Normal

Normal

Normal

Low/Knits
Low/Knits

Low/Knits

Normal

Normal

Low/Knits

Normal

Normal

Normal

No Heat

Normal

Low/Knits

Selwtion*

AND LOADS

Cycle

Automatic Regular Cycle
or Timed

Press Cycle
Timed

Automatic Perm.
Press

Automatic Perm.
Press Cycle

Automatic Perm.
Press Cycle

Automatic Regular Cycle

Automatic Regular Cycle

Automatic Perm.
Press Cycle

Timed Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes.

Timed Cycle For first setting, set at 20 minutes;

Timed Cycle

Timed

Timed

Timed Cycle

Cycle

Perrn.

CVcle

Cycle

Cycle

Cycle

Cycle Setiing

See Drying Selections Guide.

See Drying Selections Guide.Automatic

See Drying Selections

Set toward LESS DRY. See Drying
Selections Guide.

Set toward LESS DRY. See Drying
Selections Guide.

Set toward LESS DRY.

For second setting—set

For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

Set for time desired.

For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
second setting—l 5 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

Guide

15

minutes,

Pillows—Feather and
filled (if manufacturer recommends

they be dried in a dryer). See

Special Instructions.

*The terms
NOTE: The
You may

High,

C~cle

tind that best results are obtained by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.

Polyester-

Medium and Low Heat are those

Selector settings indicated above

8

Normal

Timed Cycle

usuallv

found on fabric care labels. For best results,

tie t:

be used as a guide.

Set at 70 minutes.

follow

your fabric care labels.

—

Special Instructions

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
minimize wrinkling.

Dry silks and wools in your dryer

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

IMPORTANT. If children’s

Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.

See above for instructions

Place in dryer with
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 filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

Tumble on NO HEAT setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles.

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

sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry only on Low/Knits. Normal Heat can damage these fabrics

tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to

only

if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

drying

time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.

Stop dryer periodically and

Special precaution.s must be taken for extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes
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
dryer, finish drying on
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
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 filling for 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.

home size

cbeck

filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

then

check carefilly. Set 15 minutes for second setting, check

flrrfi

up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills

line.

Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If

dryers.

DO NOT tumble

DO NOT tumble dry

pillow.r c.cmtaining

dryiacket.f

KAPOK.

containing Kapok. (See

filter cleaning instructions above. )

l~e

items do not

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels

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

D.C.

20402.

9

a

Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

Sort by Fabric

HOW TO SORT

CLOTmS

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.

‘eparatemfromefro’m

Sort by Color

Sort by Weight

Separate

fro’m

For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.

::::i::::l.

construction together
whenever possible.

HOW TO LOAD

Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:

Cottons & Linens

10

Drum with

T~

/

CLOT~S

Drum

Permanent

/

with

Press Load

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

Dryer control panel and
finishes may be damaged by
some laundry pretreatment soil
and stain remover products if such
products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the dryer.

Apply these pretreatment products
away from the dryer.
may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pretreatment products
is not covered by your warranty.

The

fabric

Dryer Drum

The porcelain enamel drum

is rust-resistant and requires
no special care.

Lint Filter

Before every dryer

use, clean the lint

filter.

Put

your
moistened fingers
at the corner of the
filter and wipe in a
downward motion
all the way across
to the other corner.

Dryer Exhaust

Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust

ducting

at least once a year.

Periodically,

remove the lint
filter and insert
the suction hose
from your vacuum
cleaner into
the opening.

Dryer Storage

To store your dryer for a

short period of time, disconnect

the power supply and clean the

lint filter.

Air Circulation

Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air.

,

11

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r

●

A

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T START

CLOTHES TAKE TOO
LONG TO DRY

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 Start knob is turned.

Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door
and turn the Start knob.

● Dryer door is open. Close door

● 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 filer 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 wall 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 still tumble without heat.

c

Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with lightweight articles.

● Large

“

Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine

● Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles,

loads

of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long

time to remove moisture.

loads.

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

securely+er

will not run with door open.

SHRINKAGE. GENERAL

12

● Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or

washed by hand
in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt,
do not machine wash or tumble dry.

and

drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink

PROBLEM

PE~A~NT

PMSS

AND “NO-IRON”

I~MS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Relaxation shrinkage 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

● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some

and

dry cycle.

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

been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed

that

have

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.

Q

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

hang them immediately.

● Too

man}’

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...
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 drying

● Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level

or

hdf

● Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with

cycle.

full for small load.

plenty of detergent.

● 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 wrinkling.

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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 NOT 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 Pati 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:
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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.

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

D.C.

and Washington,

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

Care”

Customer

servicers during

normal working hours.
Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

●

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.

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.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager<onsumer

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