GE DDE7906R, DDG7986R Use and Care Manual

Dryer

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Operating Instructions, Tips

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

Automatic Extra Care Feature .....................6

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

Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............6

Drying Selections Guide ...............................7

Endof-Cycle

Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Extra Care Feature ..........................................6

Knits Drying Tips ......................................7, 10

Lint Filter
Loading

Operating the Dryer .......................................6

Permanent Press Drying Tips ...............7, 10

Sorting Clothes ........................................6, 10

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,

Care and Cleaning

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

Drum . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

User Maintenance instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

instructions ....................3-5

Signal ........................................6

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Problem Solver

More questions ?...call

GE Answer

Consumer Services

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service

Warranty

Models:

Center@ 80~626.2000

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DDE7906R DDG7986R

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YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is

intended to help you

operate and maintain

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

800.626.2000

consumer information service.

WAmG: For

the

fik

of b or

your

Center@

your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize

e~losion

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
espafiol

GE Answer Center”,

informaci6n
te16fono

or to prevent property damage,

la

versi6n

de

este

manual, name a

para el

800.626.2000.

en

servicio

consumidor,

de

persod i~ury

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.

or loss of

We.

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not

store

flammable

ticinity

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●

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of M or any other appliance.

TOM ~ YOU

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not try to

W

not touch any

or use

vapors

gasotine

and liquids in the

S~LL

tight

any

apptiance.

eldrid swi~h;

or other

GAS

do not use any phone in your balding.

●

Clear the room, building or area of

-ediately M

neighbor’s phone.
instructions.

. M you

d

aot

the fire department.

—btilation

by a qualified
the gas

supptier.

w Wcupants.

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 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

FOMOW

reach your gas

supptier

from a

the gas

supplier?

supp~er’s

and service must be performed

insMer,

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

service agency or

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel
20 North
Chicago,

Wacker
IL

60606

Drive

WORTANT

Read M

WORTANT

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement

Ctifornia to publish a list of substances known

to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure
to four of these substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,
caused primarily by the incomplete combustion
of natural gas or

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 the risk of

A

c

Use this

purpose

electric shock, or i~ury to persons
when using your
precautions, including the following:

appfiance ordy

as described in this Use and Care

●

B-::’Q

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This dryer must be properly

instilled and located in accordance
with the Instigation Instructions

before it

hstdlation

dryer, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer

—Properly ground to conform with

governing codes and ordinances. Follow

detik

—tite

(lO°C.)

control system. Do not instill or store the
dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

<onnect

and sized power supply circuit

electrical overload.

in kstillation Instructions.

where the temperature is above

for satisfactory operation of the dryer

to a properly rated, protected

—Exhausting to the

RECO~ENDED

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

SAFETY NOTICE

Act

requires the governor of

LP

fuels.

apptiance,

for its intended

is

used.

Instructions sheet with your

If you did not receive an

Center@,

outiide

to prevent large amounts

htmctiom kfom mm tis apptimce.

follow basic

800.626.2000.

to avoid

is STRONGLY

au

SMW

fire,

Book,

50°F.

~STRUCTIONS

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s

Do

not repair or replace any

part of the appliance or attempt

&

recommended in this Use and Care Book or

in

published user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

*

of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is
located so that it will not be stepped on,
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

To

Mi@ze

of a Fire Hazard

●

Exhaust

Use only rigid
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.

PLAS~C OR

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A ~.

OmR

CAN CAUSE A
BECOMES O~ERWISE
USE OR DUR~G

●

Do

not use

plastic, or similar

bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials
may melt or bum. Also, some rubber materials,
when heated, can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

●

Do not store items that may burn or melt (such

as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic
containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during the
operation.

any servicing unless specifically

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When disconnecting this appliance

~

pull by the plug rather than the cord

to avoid damage to the cord or junction

trippd

the

Possibtiity

Duct+ee hstallation

metil

or flexible

O~ER COMBUS~BLE

EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK

HRE

IF IT COLLAPSES OR

mSTALLA~ON.

hat

to dry

articlti contining rubber>

materhds

Instructions.

meti

4“

USE OF

FO~

~S~CTED ~

(such as padded

(continued next page)

OR

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WORTANT

●

Garments labeled

(such as life jackets containing Kapok)

must not be put in your

●

J’t

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soaked in,

h

(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
dry-cleaning
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,

must not be placed in or near the dryer until

traces of these flammable liquids or solids and

their fumes have been removed. There are many

highly flammable items used in homes such as:

acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,

some household cleaners, some spot removers,

turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products

containing petroleum distillates.

Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in,

combustible or explosive substances

“Dry

orspotted

solvenk,

Away from Heat”

dryer.

with

degreasers,

kerosene, etc.) which

SA~H

antior

etc.)

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(continued)

~STRUCTIONS

To

Mititize

●

Never reach

drum is moving.

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

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Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.

Skin irritation could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.

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To avoid such

h

@

appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer compartment.

the Possibility of Injury

into the dryer while the

Before loading, unloading

●

The laundry process can reduce

the flame

manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.

●

Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on, or
with this appliance or any discarded

retardancy

aresult,

of fabrics.

the garment

●

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a

OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT

~LTER

●

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the accumulation
of combustible materials,

rags, chemicals, etc.

●

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer
cleaned periodically by a qualified

Clean the lint filter before each load

to prevent lint
the dryer or in the room.

IN PLACE.

accumdation

such as lint, paper,

inside

DO NOT

~E

LINT

shodd

be

individud.

●

Keep all laundry aids (such

m

~

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
cleaning of the lint filter).

P

●

Do not tamper with the controls.

as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children,

cabinet. Observe all warnings on

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock,

power supply before attempting any

.

unplug this appliance from the

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector

hob

to an O= position does

disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

preferably in a locked

and

NOT

4

●

Do not operate this appliance if it is

damaged?

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken

parfi,

including a damaged

cord or plug.

●

Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

●

If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light.

DO NOT ATTEM~ 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.

Dger-applied

Fabric Softeners or

Anti-stitic Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered
fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.

We recommend you use either a fabric softener
in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s
instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added
product for which the manufacturer gives written
assurance on the package that their product can be

safely used in your dryer.
Service or

perforrnanceproblems

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.

SAW T~SE
mSTRUCTIONS

ENERGY-SA~G

● 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 Cycles whenever possible to help prevent overdying and

to save energy.

● To help prevent ironing, use Knits~elicates (Low Heat) or

(Medium Heat). Remove garments 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.

ducting

at least once a year. A partially clogged

Perrn.

Press

5

HOW TO

OPEMTE

YOUR DRYER

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.

Check the Lint Filter

Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Always be sure the lint
is in place. Don’t use the dryer without it. See Care and Cleaning section.

filter

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

~

Drying Selections.

Push

a button to select the proper heat for your load.

Cottons
High Heat

Perm.

Press

Medium Heat

KnitsDelicates

Low Heat
Fluff

No Heat

See the Controls Setting Guide.

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Should be us

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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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Extra Care Feature

(Operates only with the Automatic
Press and Knits cycles.)

Turn the control knob to ON if desired. To
minimize wrinkle setting in clothes, the Extra
Care cycle provides approximately 15 minutes
of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.
Use End-Of-Cycle Signal. Signal will sound at
5-minute intervals to remind you to remove
the clothes.

~

End-of Cycle Signal.

Set this signal, if desired, to remind you to
remove clothes from the dryer when the 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 the door during operation stops the
dryer. To restart, close the door and press the
Push to Start button.)

Perm.

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.

The signal should also be used with the
Extra Care Cycle.

Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips

“

DO NOT OVERLOAD—

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.

Variable S@nal

MED

● PLACE ON HANGERS—

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

The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying

Automatic Drying

When using the Automatic Cycles, the

Automatic Dry Control

.sy.ftem

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

Drying Selections Guide for

Set to NORMAL Position

oft>

until it automatically turns off dryer.

the Automatic Cycles

Set toward More Dry

,

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.

Set toward Less Dry

● For most normal loads.

● For loads that include

weight fabrics.

● If you desire to remove

more moisture.

heavy-

● For light weight fabric loads.

● If you desire to remove

less moisture.

c

For very small loads.

7

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Load

Cottons & Linens

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Synthetics—Polyester. Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy

Delicate

Silks and Wools, Blends
including Silks and Wools

Rayon and Acetate

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

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-large Items—Queen
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping
Suits. Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.

“Extra-larxe Items.”

and

Rugs

BaEs,

Insulated Jackets or

or King

CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE

For

Drying

Selection*

Cottons
High Heat

Perm. Press
Medium

Pcrm.

Medium
Knits/Del
Low

Knits/Dclicates
I.ow

Knits/Delicates

Low Heat

cottons
High Heat

Co[tons

High Heat

Knits/Del
Low

Cottons
High Heat

Cottons
High Heat

Cottons
High Heat

Fluff

No

Cottons
High Heat

Permanent Press
Medium

Heal

Press

Heat

icates

He~t

Heat

ica[es

Hetit

Heat

Heat

Different Fabrics

Cycle

Autorntitic

or
Timed

Cycle

Automatic Perm Press

and

Knits

Timed Cycle

Automatic Perm Press

and

Knits Cycle

Automatic Perm. Press

and

Knits Cycle

Automatic Perm. Press

and

Knits Cycle

Automatic Regular Cycle

Automatic

Automatic Perm, Press

and

Knits

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

“Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

and Loads

Regular Cycle

Cycle

Reguiar Cycle

Cycle

Cycle Setting

See

the

Drying Selections Guide.

Set at

Normol

Sce

the Drying Selections Guide.

De-Wrinkle setting to de-wrinkle garments

that have not been washed.
See the Drying Selections Guide.

Use Extra Care Cycle if desired.

towlrd

Set

Set tnw~rd

Set toward

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

First set(ing–-20 minutes:
additional settings—5 minutes.

First setting—20 minutes;
second setting— 15 minutes;
additional

I.CSS Dry.

Less Dry. See the Drying Selections Guide.

Less Dry

for

time desired

settin&s—5

for dry; ~t Damp Dry

See the Drying Selections Guide

minutes;.

minutes

for

Ironing.

Pillows-Featber
filled

(if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See the
Special Instructions.

*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually

NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide.

You may find that best results are obtained by setting the Cycle Selector

and

Polyester- Cottons

High

Heat

found

‘1’imed

on

I’:ibric

Cycle

care

to

either side of the recommended settings

8

Set at 70 minutes.

l;ibels.

For best results, 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
minimize wrinkling.

Do

not

overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as

minimize wrinkling.

Dry silks and wools in your dryer only if recommended by the garment

Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. Place two large, dry towels in the
dryer [o improve tumbling and shorten

IMPORTANT. If children’s
damage these fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.

See above instructions

Place in dryer with
25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. Remove blanket
warm iron. Allow to dry before storing,

Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are still wet,
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.

3

sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry only on Knits/Delicates (Low) temperature. Normal Heat can

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

freely. Remove promptly as soon as

dryin&

time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.

tit

end of cycle and

dryer

stops;

place

soon ~s

dryer stops,

manuf~cturcr. FOI1OW

block

blanket back [o original shape. Press binding with

reset

for 15

minutes and check again. Items should be removed while

clothes on hangers to

place

clothes on hangers to

instructions carefully

Tumble dry on

Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess

Specialpre(aufi[)n.s

again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make
dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills
dryer, finish drying on

have room to tumble, the air
cannot be dried in home size dryers.

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape.

maximum time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute filling
If they are not completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more

—

completely to prevent mildewing.

Fluff (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in

lint.

Remove and restart dryer.

must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer

line.

Do not,

under any circumstances operate dryer

flow

may be blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs,

DO

NOT

tumble dr?l,/a{k<t.\ (~mtai~li~lg

DO

NOT

rumble d~ pi/lovt.s (mltc~init7,q Kup[jk.

sure

that article does not

shupe.

color and appearance of such articles.

for 20

mi}zute.} fben

for

longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not

Kc1p4)k.

Dry

drying

time.

(be~k

fill

drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in

(See filter cleaning instructions above. )

no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for

fur

more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time.

Featbcr

((4r~fully.

pillows dry very slowly and must be dried

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

Sort by Surface Texture

HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

Separate

Sort

by Fabric

Separate

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1

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Cottons &

~

Linens

a

nfl

Sort by Color

Separate

m

m

m

m

nmrm

.

Lint

Producers

.

m

.

I ~ ~~,tes ~ ~

m %

~

from

from ~ Blends

from

collectors

%

Synthetics, n

Poly

Lights

~

m

Lint 0

.

&

Knits

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.

.

In addition to
sorting to reduce

from

%

Permanent

~

~ Press

’n’m

0

from

% Dellcates

~

m

a

lint collection, we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.

.

o :

Darks

from

~

m

o from

~

~

Colorfast

‘n

.

Non- a

Sort by

Weight

.

Separate

[

~ Heavy Items a

~

(such as

~

towels)

me

HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES

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

Cottons & Linens

‘rem

Drum with

%

Light Items

~

(such as

cutiains)

For information on tumble drying extra large

items and different fabrics and loads, see the

m

Controls Setting Guide.

rum with

Permanent Press Load

10

User Maintenance Instructions

CAUTION: If yours is

in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that
the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate.

an

electric dryer, before you have it connected

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. The fabric
may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pretreatment products
is not covered by your warranty.

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.

Drum Lamp

BEFORE REPLACING THE
LIGHT BULB, BE SURE TO
UNPLUG THE DRYER POWER
CORD. Unscrew the bulb and
replace it with the same type

10 watt bulb.

11

PROBLEM

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

I

POSSIBLE CAUSE

DRYER WON’T START

CLOTHES
LONG TO

TAD

DRY

TOO

● Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged

I

●

No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is

Most

getting current.

●

Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and the Start button is

electric dryers use two.

in.

pressed. Opening the door during operation stops the @cr. 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

outlet or circuit while the

●

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

●

Clogged lint filter.

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

Remove and clean filter before every load.

securely+er

dwer is operating.

will

not run with door

the

open.

same electrical

Dryer section.

Periodicdly clem

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

●

Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit

Instmctions.

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

●

Large

loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take along

dry

items with lightweight articles.

time to remove moisture.

c

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.

SHRIN~GE.

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GENERAL

●

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.

PROBLEM

PERMANENT PRESS

AND

“NO-IRON’

~EMS

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@ cycle.

●

Progressive

fabrics) is
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat

or delayed shrinkage is

gradudly

removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments

caused when starch or sizing (in some

as

for

Relaxation Shrinkage above.

●

Shrinkage caused by overheating

occurs in certain knit fabrics that have

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

~is

temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur.

be

but it can

●

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

prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on

cwnot be corrected,

low heat.

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

articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

●

Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work

simflar

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

wrinMing. Aso,

use Permanent

Press drying cycle.

●

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

level

or half full for small load.

‘

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

plenty of detergent.

●

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.

(continued next page)

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PROBLEM

T~

I

POSSIBLE CAUSE

PROBLEM

(continued)

SOLmR

PERMANENT PRESS AND
“NO-IRON ITEMS”
(continued)

If you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

●

Retumble

●

Rerinse

●

If unsuccessful,

and hang immediately.

●

Iron carefully.

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●

Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing.

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Q

Some

I

* NOTE:

clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish may not be good
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends,
eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since

which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of

performance will result.

on Permanent Press setting.

and dry on Permanent Press setting,

remmble

writiles

may

If you follow good laundry procedures

on normal temperature for 10-12 minutes

remain which cannot be removed. *

the

cotton portion of the fabric

and

Permanent

Press

qutity. ~so, k

its

the cotton

Pement

can

portion

Press

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assurance that if you ever need information or

assis~nce

from GE, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

In-Home Repair
Service

800-GE-CARES

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Consumer Service professional
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for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience

weekday> 9:00

(7:00

a.m. to

a.m. to

days). Our factory-trained technicians

know your appliance inside and out­so most repairs can be
one visit.

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in just

Service Contracts

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User maintenance instructions
contained in this
dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other seticing

shodd

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exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.

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WHAT IS COVERED

YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER

WARRANTY

cancelled

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

pans

charge,

and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

pati

of

the

any

dryer that fails

because of a manufacturing
defect.

check to establish warranty period.

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,
warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay

shiD

the

to
shop or

for.the service technician’s

travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be

provided by our
Centers or by our authorized
Customer

normal working hours.

Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

D.C.

In Alaska the

Droduct

to the service

Factoy Service

Care” servicers during

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,

or call, toll free:

GE Answer

Center’”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

● 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.

If you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer
or installer. You are responsible

for providing adequate electrical,

exhausting and other connecting

facilities.

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

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

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

vay

from state to state.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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