GE DDE7906R, DDG7986R Use and Care Manual

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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
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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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
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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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of M or any other appliance.
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not try to
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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USE OF
FO~
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(such as padded
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WORTANT
Garments labeled
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your
J’t
~ /
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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~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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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).
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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
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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
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