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Useand&reQuide
Dryer
Safe~
instructions ....................3-5
Problem
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Centera 800.626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
Automatic Drying
Automatic Extra Care Feature ........................6
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................6
Drying Selections Guide ...............................6
End-of-Cycle Signal ........................................7
Energy-Saving
Knits Drying
Filter....................................................6, 11
Lint
Loading
Operating the Dryer .......................................6
Permanent Press Drying Tips ........7, 13, 14
Sorting Clothes ........................................6, 10
Timed Drying
......................................................6, 10
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Tips.........................................5
Tips......................................7, 13
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Consumer Services
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Models:
DDE7600R DDG7680R
Care and Cleaning
Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Dryer..............................,........... 11
User Maintenance Instructions
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Solver
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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
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consumer information service.
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For your safety the information in this
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.
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obtener
espafiol
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informaci6n
te16fono
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de
consumidor,
manti
must be
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.
fo~owed
to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
—Do not store or
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—WWT
TO DO IF YOU
●
Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
. Clear the
use
gasoline or other
S~LL
room,
building or area of
GAS
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neighbor’s phone.
instructions.
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you cannot
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the
—Instigation and service must be
by a
qu~led ins~er,
the gas
supptier.
dl occupants.
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
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
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.
First, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this
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
will solve
the problem.
your gas supplier from a
mch
your gas supplier,
fire
department.
FINALLY, if your problem
is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606
FONOW
the gas supplier’s
Wrformed
service agency or
Action Panel
Wacker
Drive
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
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 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
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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 reduce
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Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
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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
—Properly ground to conform with
—Locate where the temperature is above
—Connect to a properly rated, protected
—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
electric
when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
●
This dryer must be properly
ye+ +.
all governing codes and ordinances.
Follow details in Installation Instructions.
(lO°C.)
control system. Do not install or store the
dryer where it
and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the Exhausting
in the Installation Instructions.
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
for satisfactory operation of the dryer
fuels.
the
risk of fire,
shock, or injury to persons
Center@,
will
be exposed to the weather.
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known
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Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing
udess specifi~y
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the
●
When disconnecting this appliance
$ pu~
by tie
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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 avoid damage to the cord or junction
To Mitimize the
piug
Possibtiity
skilb
to carry
rather than the cord
out
of a Fire Hazard
●
Exhaust
Use only rigid
Duct+ee
metil
Installation Instructions.
or
fletible
metal 4“
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A ~.
OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A
BECOMES OTHERWISE
USE OR DUR~G
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Do
not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,
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plastic, or similar
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials
may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials,
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.
ouhide.
COLLAPSES OR
RES~CTED
materhds
(such as padded
USE OF
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OR
IN
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page)
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.
Garmen*
(such as
WORTANT
labeled
life jacke@
“Dry
containing Kapok)
Away from Heat”
SAFEH
(continued)
must not be put in your dryer.
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soaked in, orspotted with
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(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
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 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 flammable liquids or solids and
their fumes have been removed. There
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.
Do not wash or
have been cleaned in, washed in,
combustible or explosive substances
dry articles that
degreasers,
antior
are
many
~STRUCTIONS
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury
●
Never reach into the dryer
drum is moving.
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
s
Do not
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
A
dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
●
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The laundry process can reduce
the flame
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
Before loading, unloading
retardancy of fabrics.
while
the
Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is
near children. Do not
children to play inside, on, or
with this appliance or
appliance. Dispose
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer compartment.
o~discarded
used
by or
allow
any
discarded
appliances and
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the dryer or in the room. DO NOT
OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
HLTER
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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
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.
Clean the lint filter before each load
to prevent lint accumulation inside
IN PLACE.
should
be
●
Keep dl laundry aids (such
m
T
m
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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maintenance or cleaning (except the removal
and cleaning of the lint filter).
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●
Do not tamper with the controls.
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
●
To minimize the possibility of electric
shock, unplug this appliances from the
power supply before attempting any
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector
knob to an 0~ position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
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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
●
If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
stind
on the dryer top.
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOT
A~EM~
TO LIGHT
WITH A MATCH. Burns may result from having
your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.
Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners
Anti-stitic
Conditioners
or
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
~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 prevent overdying
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.
Knits/Delicates
ducting
at least once a year. A partially clogged
Low Heat. Remove garments
T~SE
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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.
OPEMTE
YOUR DRYER
b
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.
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Drying Selections.
Push a button to select the proper heat for your load.
Should
Drying Automatic
Selections
Cottons
High Heat
Perm.
Press
Medium Heat
Knits~elicates
Low Heat
Fluff
No Heat
Regular cycle
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be used with cycles indicated .
Automatic
Perm.
Press and
Knits Cycles
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Timed
Cycles
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Cycle Selector.
Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting.
The selector may be turned in either direction.
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End-of Cycle Signal.
Set this signal, if desired to remind you to remove
clothes from the dryer when cycle ends. See the
End-of Cycle Signal section at right.
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Start Button.
Press the Push to Start button to start the dryer.
(Opening
dryer. To restart, close the door and press the
Push to Start
the door during operation stops the
button.)
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End-of-Cycle Signal
(Operates with any cycle.)
The signal control can be set anywhere between
OFF and LOUD, depending on the desired sound
level. The signal will sound just before the end of the
cycle to remind you to remove the clothes.
To stop the
signal
while sounding, turn the signal
control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selector to OFF.
The signal should always be used when drying
polyester knits or permanent press items which
should be removed as soon as the dryer stops to
help prevent setting of wrinkles.
Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips
MED
● DO NOT
OVERLOA&
Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
● REMOVE CLOTHES
PROMPTLY—To
help prevent
wrinkling, remove clothes from
the dryer promptly at the end of
the drying cycles.
The Difference Between Automatic and
Automatic Drying
When using the Automatic cycles, the
Automatic Dry Control
the temperature of the air in the dryer drum. Wet
.~y,vtem
continually senses
Time&Drying
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.
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
of~ until it automatically turns off dryer.
Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles
● PLACE ON HANGERS—
Permanent press and polyester
knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
Set to NORMAL Position
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For
most normal loads.
Set toward More Dry
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r
● For loads that include heavy-
weight fabrics.
● If you desire to remove
more moisture.
Set toward Less Dry
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● For light weight fabric loads.
● If you desire to remove
less moisture.
*
For very small loads.
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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Drying
Load
Cottons & Linens
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits
Sturdy
Delicate
Silks and Wools, Blends
including Silks and Wools
Rayon and Acetate Knits/Delicates
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 Knits/Delicates
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under ‘
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Bathmats
Extra-lar&e
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits,
Quilted Bedspreads.
Cotton
and
Woven Fabrics
c
Extra-large Items.”
and Rugs
Items—Queen or King
Mattress Covers (Pads),
Selection*
Cottons
High Heat
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Low Heat
Cottons
High Heat
Cottons
High Heat
Low Heat
Cottons
High Heat
Cottons
High Heat
Cottons
High Heat
Fluff
No Heat
Cottons
High Heat
Permanent Press
Medium Heat
Cycle
Automatic Regular Cycle
or
Timed Cycle
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Timed Cycle
Automatic
and Knits Cycle
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle
Automatic Regular Cycle
Automatic Regular Cycle
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits
Timed Cycle
Timed Cycle
Timed Cycle
Timed Cycle
Timed Cycle
Timed Cycle
Perrrr
Cycle
Press
Cycle Setting
See the Drying Selections Guide.
Set at Normal for dry; at Damp-Dry for Ironing.
See the Drying Selections Guide.
De-Wrinkle setting to De-Wrinkle garments that
have not been washed.
See
the
Drying Selections Guide.
Set toward Less Dry. See the Drying Selections Guide.
Set toward Less Dry. See the Drying Selections Guide.
Set toward Less Dry.
Set at 20 to 25 minutes
For first setting, set at 20
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Set for time desired.
First
settirrg-20
additional settings—5 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—1 5 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
minutes;
minutes;.
Pillows—Feather and
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See the
Special Instructions.
*The terms High, Medium and
NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide.
You may find that best results
Polyester-
Low
are
Cottons
High Heat
Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your fabric care labels.
obtained by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.
Timed Cycle
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Set at 70 minutes.
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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. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place
minimize wrinkling.
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on bangers to
minimize wrinkling.
Dry silks and wools in your dryer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
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
IMPORTANT.
fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.
See above 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
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.
If children’s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry
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
sborten
drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
only
on Low/Knits temperature. Normal Heat can damage these
15
minutes and check again. Items
clotbes on hangers to
sbould
be removed while
Tumble dry on Fluff (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of
Stop dryer periodically and check
Special
again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not
dryer, but as they dry and
dryer, finish drying on line. 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 may be blocked
cannot be dried in home size dryers. DO NOT tumble dry;
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling
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. DO NOT tumble
precauf;ons
must be
filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer,
taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for
fluff up may not have room to tumble, Check carefully every few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills
wbich
could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs,
ackets containing Kapf)k.
dry pillows containing Kapok.
20
minufes then
could escape. Dry no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for
check
carefilly,
fill
drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in
(See filter cleaning instructions above).
sucb
articles.
Set 15 minutes for second setting, check
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.
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Sort by Surface Texture
HOW TO SORT
CLOTmS
.
Separate
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Lint
Producers
from
Sort by Fabric
.
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Linens
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Sort by Color
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collectors
Lint
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LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling
chenille—give up
lint.
and
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract
lint. These must be dried separately.
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construction together
whenever possible.
Sort by Weight
‘eparate
sfrome
HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES
Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:
dry
Cottons & Linens
Drum with
For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
contro’ssettingGuide
with
Permanent Press Load
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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 Apply these pre-treatment products
compounds. Wipe or dust with
a damp cloth. Try not to strike
the surface with sharp objects. soil and stain remover products if
finishes may be damaged away from the dryer. The fabric
by some laundry pre-treatment may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
such products
have direct contact with the dryer. is not covered by your warranty.
are
sprayed on or caused by pre-treatment products
1
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 Dryer Storage
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.
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.
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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 the Start button is
pressed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close
the door and press the Push to Start button.
● Dryer door is open. Close door
● Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical
securely+er
will not run with door open.
outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.
Q
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.
● 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.
SHRINKAGE, GENERAL
12
● 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.
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PROBLEM
SHRIN~GE, ~ITS
WRIN~ING
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS
IN
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 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 camed 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; 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 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 net
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 (Medium) 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.
● 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.
(c[,ntinued
n<’xt [Iuge)
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PROBLEM
WRIN~ING
IN
PERMANENT PRESS AND
“NO-IRON ITEMS”
(continued)
If you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO
●
Retumble
●
Rerinse
●
If unsuccessful,
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 its the cotton portion
which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of Permanent Press
performance will result.
PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
REMOVE WRINKLES:
on Permanent Press setting,
and dry on Permanent Press setting.
retumble
on normal temperature for 10–12 minutes
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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
pafi
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
● Improper installation.
sewice
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 service will be
provided by our
Facto~ Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
Care” sewicers 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.
I
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
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General,
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