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INSTRUCTIONS
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W’ARNINTG—Whenusingthis
app~iance,ahvaysexercisebasic safetyprecautions,includingthe following:
e use thisappliance WIByfor its intendedpurposeas describedin thisUseand Care Book.
e This dryermustbe properIy installedand kleatedlin WXwd­anm with the Installation lhlstmc” tionsbefore it is used. H you did
notreceivean Installation Instructionssheetwithyourdryer, youcan obtain onebycontacting theservicelocationnearestyou.
- Properlygroundto conform withallgoverningcodesand ordinances.
- Locatewherethe temperatureis above50*I?(lO°C)for satisfac­tory operationof the dryer
control system.Do not installor store the dryerwhereit will be exposedto the weather.
- Connectto a properlyrated, protectedand sizedpower­supplycircuitto av6idelectrical overload.
- Exhaustingto the outsideis
STRONGLYRECOMMENDED to preventkwgeamountsof
moistureand lint from being blownintotheroom. Carefully followtheExhaustingDetailsin the InstallationInstructions.
@VVhendisconnectingthis appli­ancepullbythe plugrather than
thecord to avoiddarnageto the cord or junction of cord and plug. Makesurethat the cord islocated sothat it willnot be steppedon, trippedoveror otherwisesubjected to damageor stress.
@Westrongly recommendthat any
servicingbeperformedby a quali­fiedindividual.
~TIMwiringdiagramfor this machineis locatedinsidethe controlpanel.
Towflinimizethe possibility of 2..Hlfehazard.
not we heat to dry articks
~ Do
KuWahkg rubber?‘pkmtic~f.M Simh’ I-m3telhh(such as padded
hra$;, tennis mm, fyh!he$, bawl-l
mats, rugs, bibs, babypants, plasticbags, etc.) as thesemateria­ls may meltor burn. Also, some rubber materials,whenheated, can under certaincircumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
~ Garments labeled“Dry Away From Heat$)(suchas lifejackets containingKapok)mustnot be put
in your dryer. o Do not wash or dry articlesthat
havebeen cleanedin, washed.in, soaked in, or spotted withcmnbus­tibl.eor explosivesubstances(such as gasofine,degreasers,dry-clean­ingsolvents,kermene,etc.)which maygiveoff vaporsthatcouldignite or explode.Do not usesuch substancesaroundyourwasher
and/or dryer during operation. ~ Any articleon whichyou have
used a cleaningsolvent,or which containsflammablematerkds (suchas cleaningcloths, mops, ~owelsusedin b~autysalons;
restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placedin or near the dryer until all traces of theseflam­mableliquidsor solidsand their fumeshavebeenremoved.There are many highlyflammableitems used in homessuchas: acetone, denatured alcohol,gasoline, kerosene,somehousehold cleaners,somespot removers,
turpentines, waxes,waxremovers and products containingpetroleum distillates.
o Clean the lint filter eachtime the dryer is used to preventlintaccu­mulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE!TEE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.
@Keeparea around and under­neath your appliancefreefrom the accumulationof combustible materials, such as lint, paper,rags, chemicals,etc.
minimizew?possibility d
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~Never reach into the dryer while
the drum is moving. Beforeload-
ing, udoadi~~gor adding clothes,
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waituntilthedrum has completely stopped.
@Closesupervisionisnecessaryif thisapplianceis used by or near children.Do not allowchildrento playinside,on or withthisappli­anceor any discardedappliance. Disposeof discardedappliances and shippingor packingmatgials properly.Beforediscardinga dryer,or removingfrom service, removethe door of the drying compartment.
~ Keepalllaundry aids(such as detergents,bleaches,fabric soften­ers, etc.) out of the reach of children,preferablyin a locked cabinet. Observeallwarningson containerlabelsto avoidpersonal
injury. @Keepthe floor around your
appliancescleanand dry to reduce the possibilityof slipping.
@Do not dry fiberglassarticlesin your dryer. Skin irritation could result from the remainingglass particlesthat may be pickedup by clothingduring subsequent dryer uses.
., @The laundry processcan reduce the flameretardancyof fabrics. To avoid sucha result, the garment manufacturer’scareinstructions should be followedvery carefully.
@Neverclimbon or stand’on the dryer top or door.
@Tominimizethe possibilityof electricshock,unplugthisappli­ance from the power-supplybefore attempting any maintenance
or
cleaning(exceptthe removaland cleaningof the lint filter). NOTE: Turningthe CycleSelectorKnob to an OFF positi~ndoesNOT dis­connectthe appliancefrom the power-supply.
~ Do not’tamperwith controls. @Do not operate thisapplianceif
it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or has missingor broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.
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@If yours isa gasdryer,itis
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w@P~d with an a~tQ~atic
electricignitionand doesnot have a pilot light.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Burnsmay resultfrom havingyour hand in the vicinityof the burner whenthe automaticignitionmay turn on.
~E’y$?H=@@dFabric$hftWMXS
or A@fiMtic
Youmaywishto soften your launderedfabricsor reducethe staticelectricityyin them. We recommendyouuseeithera fabric . softenerin the wash cycle,accord-
Conditioners
ingtothemaIIufacturer’sinstruc-
tionsfor thoseproducts, or try a dryer-addedproduct for whichthe manufacturergiveswrittenassur­anceon the packagethat their productcan be safelyused in your dryer.Someof these dryer-added softeners/conditionershavebeen found to cause:
@Cloggingof lint filter,restricting air flownecessaryfor the proper functioningof the dryer.
~ Coatingof drynesssensors whichmayresultin prolongedor erraticdryingcycles.
= Excessivelintbuild-upinside the dryerand in the ducting.Such lint build-upin the area of the dryer
heat sourcecan possiblyresultin ignitionof the lint.
~ Corrosion and residuedeposits on fabric.Any of theabove-noted
prob[ems,shorteneddryer[~~e,or
otherunidentlfiedprob!einswhich direct[yor indirectlyresultfrom theuseof such conditionersare
not defects in materialand work­manshipunderthe termsof the warrantyaccompanyingthisappli-
ance and accordinglyarenot cov­eredthereby.Serviceor perform-
anceproblemscausedby the use of theseproducts are theresponsibil­ityof the manufacturers of those
products.
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LoadYourDryer Properly
Cleanthelintfiltereach timethe
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dryerisused.Alwaysbe surethe lintfilteris in place.Don’tusethe dryerwithoutit.
~Good sorting for he dryer
begins at the washer.Generally,if
clothesare sorted right for wash­ing,they’resorted right for drying. Seepage ~for sortinghelp.(If you do mixvarioustypesof fabricsin your load, set the controlsfor the lighter-weightfabricsand remove whendry.Resetcontrolsfor the
remainingheavierfabrics.)
setthecontrols
SeetheControlsSettingGuideon pages6 and 7.
FabricCareSelections
Push a button to selectthe properheat for your load.
Shouldbe usedwithcyclesindicated@
Automatic, Fabric Care Selections Regular Cycle
cottons
HighHeat PennPress
MediumHeat
!Micates/Knits LowHeat
IHuff
NoHeat
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cyclesetting.
button to start dryer. (Openingthe door duringopera-
tion stops the dryer.Tore-start, closethe door and pressthe STARTbutton.)
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signal
(Operatesautomaticallywithall cycles.)
The signal willsoundjust before theend of thecycleto remind you
to removethe clothes.To stop
signalwhilesounding, advance CycleSelectorto OFF.
Polyester Knits & Permanent l%wssdrying tips
@DO NOT OVERLOAD—Gar­rnentsbeingdried or dewrinkled shouldtumblefreely.
*REMOVECI.XYITIES PROMPTLY—TOhelpprevent
wrinkling,removefrom the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles.
@PLACE ON EM.NGERS-Per­rnanentPressand PolyesterKnit
garmentslook best
if placedon
hangersafter drying.
whatis thedifference
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Timeddrying?
AutomaticDrying Whenusingthe AUTOMATIC
cycles,theA utomalicDry Contro[ system continuallysensesthetem­perature of the air in the dryer drum. Wetlaundry keepsthisair cool. When laundry isdry enough (and the drum air warm enough) the heat turns off. When the air cools,the heat turns back on. This off and on cyclingmayhappena numberof times(dependingon the fabric, load size,and Cycle Selectorsetting).The Cycle
Selectoradvances(whenthe heat is off) until it autoniaticallyturns off dryer.
Timed Drying When usingtheTIMED CYCLE, you selectthenumberof minutes you wishthe dryer to run and it turns off at the end of thistime period.
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controls settingGllidefor’differentfabtiesandloads
Fabric cm?/
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cycle selection
Cottons & Linens
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, BlendswithCotton
Synthetics—Polyester,Nylon, AcrylicKnitsand WovenFabrics
sturdy
Delicate
Silksand Wools,Blendsincluding Silksand Wools
Rayonand Acetate
Down-filledgarments, if machine washingand dryingare recommended.
BabyCiothes—Sturdy:Diapers, Nightgowns,Shirts, Pads, Sheets, ReceivingBlankets,Coveralls.See SpecialInstructions.
Cottons HighHeat
Permanent Press MediumHeat
PermanentPress MediumHeat
DeIicates/Knits LowHeat
Delicates/Knits LowHeat
Delicatei/Knits LowHeat
Cottons HighHeat
Cottons HighHeat
AutomaticRegularCycle,setat Light, Mediumor Heavy Fabricsdependingon load?* TimedCyclessetat 45min. for dry;at 10min. for ironing.
Automatic Perm Pressand KnitsCycle,setat Medium.Tode­wrinklegarmentsthat havenot beenwashed,useTimed Cycles,setat 10 min.
AutomaticPermanent Pressand KnitsCycle.
Settoward More Dry.
Setat Light Fabrics.
Automatic Perm Pressand KnitsCycle.Setat LightFabrics.
AutomaticPerm Pressand KnitsCycle.Setat LightFabrics.
Automatic RegularCycle,set at Medium.
Automatic RegularCycle,set at HeavyFabricsor Medium.
BabyClothes—Delicate
Blankets—Wool,Part Wool, Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See BelowUnder “Extra-large Items?’
Curtains, Slipcovers,Draperies. DONOT MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS.
ChenilleBedspreads,Robes. See belowunder “Extra-large ltems~’
Rubber-coated iterns,laminated fabrics, vinyl,pIasticsand articles
withplastic trim.
Bathnats and Rugs. Seebelow under High Heat “Extra-large ltemsY
Extra-1argeItems—queenor king sizesheets, b~anketsor spreads, sleepingbags, insulated jackets or
suits, mattress covers[pads), quilted bedspreads.
Pillows—Featherand l?olyester-
filled(if manufacturer recommends they be driedin a dryer), See SpecialInstructions.
Delicates/Knits
LowHeat
Cottons HighHeat
Cottons HighHeat
Cottons HighHeat
Fluff No Heat
Cottons HighHeat
Permanent Press MediumHeat
Cottons HighHeat
Automatic Perm Pressand KnitsCycle,setat Light Fabrics.
TimedCycles,set at 20-25minutes.
TimedCycles.For first settingset at 20minutes; for second settingset at 15minutes.
TimedCycles.First setting—20minutes;additional settings—5minutes.
TimedCycles.Setfor time desired.
TimedCycles.First setting—20minutes; additional settings—5minutes.
TimedCycles.First setting—20minutes;secondsetting—15 minutes;additional settings—5minutes.
TimedCycles—70minutes.
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*The terms High, Medium and LowHeat are those usuallyfound on fabric care labels. For best results followyour fabric care
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RefixtoGarment Manufacturers’Care Labels
lf)r more information on care labeling,sendfor “What’s NewAbout CARE LABELS?’
I’or <aleby the superintendentof Documents, U.S. GovernmentPrintingOffice, Washington,D.C, 20402.
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Special hshxuctions
Do not dry non-colorfast itemswith whitesor lightcoloreditems.
Do not overloaddryer; clothesshouldtumble freely.Removepromptlyas soon as dryerstops; place clotheson hangersto
minimizewrinkling.
Do not overloaddryer; clothesshould tumble freely.Removepromptlyas soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangersto
minimizewrinkling.
Dry silksand woolsin yourdryerom’yif recommendedby the garmentmanufacturer. Followinstructions carefully.
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Tumbledryingis mandatory.Dcwn must be thoroughly dried to removeodor and prevent mildewing.Place two large dry towelsin the dryer to improvetumblingand shorten dryingtime. Twoclean, dry tennis shoesadded to dryer also help to fluff up the down. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT.If children’ssleepwearismade of Modacry]ic,tumble dry onlyon Delicates/Knits (LowHeat). High Heat can damagethesefabrics. Checkmanufacturer’sdryinginstructions.
Seeabove instructions.
Place in dryerwith 3 or 4 dry towelswhichhave been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than 25 minutes. Do onlyoneblanket at a time. Removeblanket at end of cycleand block blanket back to original shape. Press bindingwith warm iron. Allowto dry before storing.
Usedry towelsas buffers. Set time for 20 minutes. If items are still wet, reset for 15minutes and check again. Items should be removedwhilestill damp. Place slipcoverson furniture immediately.Hang draperies and curtains so that creaseswill fall out. Stop dryer periodicallyand check filter for excesslint. Removeand restart dryer.
Tumbleon FLUFF (No Heat) settingas heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles.
Stop dryer periodicallyand checkfilter for excesslint. Removeand restart dryer.
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Specialprecmdions must be taken to dry extra large items. Set dryerfor20minutes then check careju[!y.Set 15minutes for
secondsetting, check again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not fill drum. Many large articles, whenwet, have ampleroom in dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully everyfew minutesand if article is still wet or damp and fills dryer, finishdrying on line. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longertimeswithout checking. CAUTION: If large items do not have room to tumble, the air flow may be blockedwhichcould result in scorchingyour valuable items. Many largeitems, like shag rugs, cannot be dried in home size dryers. LM NOT lumbie dryjackets containingKapok. (See filter cleaninginstructions above.)
Check ticking for holes or weak seamswhere feathers or fillingcould escape. Dry no more than one pillowat a time and set dryer for maximumtime. Stop dryer occasionallyand shake pillowsto redistributefilling for more evendrying.Check pillows
at end clfdryingtime. If they are not completelydry, return them to dryerand reset for more drying time. Feather pillowsdry
verydowiy and must be dried completelyto prevent mildewing.DO NOT tumb!e dry pil[owscontainingKapok.
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Howtosortclothes
Normally,if you havesorted
clothescorrectlyfor washing,
you willalsohaveproperlysorted
dryingloads. Hereare someadditionalsugges-
tionsfor good dryer load make-up:
sortby surfacetexture
Separate
from
LINT l?ROIXJCERS-such as terrytowelingand chenille-give
up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—suchas
man-madefibersand napped fabricslikevelveteenand corduroy —attractlint. Thesemust be dried
separately.
sort by Mn”ic
from
from
from
sortbycolor
Separate
from
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from
from
Delicates
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In additionto sorting to reducelint collection,it is recommendedthat fabricsof similarconstruction be driedtogetherwheneverpossible.
sortbyweight
Separate
from
For information on tumble drying extra-largeitemsand different fabricsand loads, seepages6 and 7.
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Don’t overloadyourdryer. Crowdedloadsdon’t dry efficientlyand clothesmay be unnecessarilywrinkled.
Loads shouldlook likethis:
Drum with
Cottons & Linens
Energy=savingTips
~ Sort clothesby weightso that you won’t haveto run an extra cyclefor oneor two heavier,
slower-dryingitems.Seepage8.
~ Do not overloaddryer. For effi­cientdrvin~.clothes needto tumble?re;~v.
~UseAutomatic DryingCycles wheneverpossibleto help prevent overch-yingand saveenergy.
.
;rum with
Permanent Press
Load
@Tohelppreventironing,use I?ermPress, MediumHeat or
Delicates/KnitsLow Heat. Removegarmentspromptlyal of dryingcycleand placeon hangers.
@The hotter the dryingtempera­ture the more energythat willbe used. Usethe lowestpossible settingthat willdry loadin rea­sonable time.
(X?%M’Ithelintfilterbefore dryingeveryhd,
Cleanlint filter (seeshadedarea) by puttingyour moistenedfingers = at the corner of filterand wipingin ­a downwardmotion allthe way acrossto the other corner.
For additionalinformation on lint
filter,seepage 13.
@Dry your clothesin consecutive
loads. Usinga “warm” dryer will saveenergy.
end
~ Cleandryer lintfiltereach time
you dry. @Cleandryerexhaustductingat
leastoncea year. A partially cloggedexhaustcan lengthen ,
dryingtime,
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ToSaveTimeand Money——
beforeyou cdl!
forservice,
CAeckthe Problem solver
If you have a problem, it maybe minor.Youmay beableto correct it yourself. Just usethis Problem Solverto locateyourproblemand
then follow the suggested recommendations.
The Problemsolver
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PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T START
CLOTHES TAKE
LONG
T’00
TO DRY
POSSIBLECAUSEAJwDmMEDY
Makesurepowercordispluggedin.
Checkhouseholdfusesorcircuitbreakers.Mostelectricdryersuse two.
Make sure controls are set and START switch is pushed. Opening the door
during operation stops the dryer. Tore-start, close the door and push the START switch.
Makesuredoorissecurelyclosed.Dryerwillnot run withdooropen.
,.
not operateotherappliancesonthesame.electricaloutletorcircuit
Do whilethedryerisoperating.
Make sure all controlsarecorrectlyset for theloadyouwantto dry Seepages
5-7.
fiitermaybe clogged.Removeandcleanfilterbeforeeveryload.
Lint periodically clean area under lint filter with a vacuum cleaner. (Seepage 13.)
MakesuredryerisproperlyductedaccordingtoInitiation InsMctions~
Ductmaybeobstructed.Makesureitisckmnandfreeofobstructingandthat darnperinoutsidewallcapoperateseasily.Ifductingisflexible,makesureit is notkinkedandisproperlyinstalledaccordingto InstallationInstructions.
Makesurethatthelouversonthebackofthedryerareatleast3“from thewall. (Seepage13.)
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The Probiem Solver(continued)
PROBLEM
CLOTHES TAKE TOO LONG
TO DRY
POSSIBLECAUSEAJNDMMEDY
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House fusemaybeblownor circuitbreakertripped.Checkfusesorcircuit
breaker.Mostelectricaldryersusetwo.It ispossibleforoneto beblownor trippedandthedryerwillstilltumblewithoutheat.
Loadmaybeimproperlysorted.Donotmixheavy,hard-to-dryitemswith
lightweightarticles.
Largeloadof moisture-holdingfabrics,suchasbeachtowels,takea long timeto removemoisture.
Toomanyitemsindryer.Dryonlyonewasherloadata time.Donot
combineloads.
Too fewitemsin dryer.If dryingonly one article, add two similararticles, evenif dry,to insureproper tumbling.
SHRINKAGE, GENERAL
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
Somefabricswillshrinkwhethermachinewashedand tumble dried or washedby hand and drip dried; others maybe safelywashedbut will“shrink in a dryer. FollowGarment Manufacturers’ Care Labelsexactly.If in
doubt, do not machinewashor tumble dry.
Relaxationshrinkagecan occurin knit fabrics that have beenimproperly
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressedback into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
Progressiveordelayedshrinkageiscausedwhen starch or sizing(in some
fabrics)isgradually removedby laundering. Maybe noticedin older garments that havebeenlaunderedmany timeswithoutpreviousshrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkageabove.
Shrinkagecausedbyoverheatingoccursin certain knit fabrics that have
been heat-shaped. When washing, dryingor ironingtemperatures exceed the temperatures used to shapeset, shrinkagemay occur.This cannot be corrected, but it can be preventedby washingin cold or warm water; drying on
Low heat.
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PROBLEM
WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
rmvls
POSSIBLECl!iiwmANDREMEDY
Leavingclothesin dryer after tumblingstops. Removepromptly and hangclothesimmediately.
Toomanyclothesin dryer.Dry only one washerload at a time. Do not
combineloads. Too fewitems in dryer.If dryingonly one article, add two more similar
articles,evenif dry, to insureproper tumbling. Improper loads. Avoidlaunderingheavy Permanent Press items, such as
work clotheswith lighterPermanent Press itemssuch as shirts or blouses. Do not dry Permanent Press with regular laundry.
Toomany clothesin washer.Permanent Press loads should alwaysbe smallerthan regular loads
room to move freely. Incorrect wash and dry cycles.Use Permanent Press Wash Cyclewhich
providesa cooldown rinseto minimizewrinkling.Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
Incorrectwater leveLUse highestwater levelfor mediumload, mediumor half full for smallload.
Repeatedwashingin too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent.
“Accumulationof limescaledueto use of carbonate detergents.If you must
use a’non-phosphate detergent, avoid the useof high-carbonate-buih
detergent.
Failure to usefabric softener.Proper use willminimizewrinkling.
...no more than mediumloads to giveclothes
‘lbremovewrimkks:
1. Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting.
2. Rerinseand dry on “Permanent Press” setting.
3. If unsuccessful,retumbleon high heat for 10-12minutesand hang immediately.
4. Iron carefully.
5. Send to drycleaners for pressing.
6. Somewrinklesmay remain which cannot be removed.* *NOTE: If you follow gbod laundry procedures and Permanent Press
clothesstillcome out wrinkled;the finish may not be good quality.Also, in
Permanent Press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventuallywear away leavingonly the synthetic.Sinceit’sthe cotton portion whichistreated for Permanent Press, a lossor decreaseof Permanent Press performance willresult.
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Usermaintenanceinstmctions
Good dryercare
The Dram. Porcelainenamel drumisrust-resistantand requires no specialcare.
TheExterior.Wipeoff anyspills or washingcompounds.Wipeor dustwithdamp cloth. TV not to strikethe surfacewithsharp objects.
The Lint beforeeveryuseas describedcm page 9. Periodicallylintfilter shouldbe removedand suction hosefrom vacuumcleanershouM beinsertedintothe opening. Seebelow.
Filter.Wipelintfilter
CAUTIONS:
@Beforehavingyour electricdryer
connectedin your newresidence, be sureyour licensedelectrician confirmsthat the supplyvoltage matchesthe voltagespecifiedon the rating plate.
@Dryer control panel and finishes
may be damagedby some laundry pre-treatrnentsoiland stain removerproductsif such products are sprayedon or have directcontact with the dryer.
Apply thesepre-treatment products away from the dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried normally.Damageto your dryer causedbypre­treatment products is not coveredby your warranty.
DO not O~StrUCtthe HOWOfCOrll-
bustionand ventilatingair. The air intakeislocatedon rear of dryer.
Dryer Exhaust: Inspectand clean thedryerexhaustductingat least oncea year.
Wall
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At GeneralElectricwe’recommittedto providingyou with the best applianceswe knowhowto build and we know
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that you want your appliancesto giveyou manyyearsof dependableservice. Our Consumer Servicesare designedwith your needsand wants in mind.
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Beforeyournewapplianceleftthe factory,it went throughrigoroustests to detectmanufacturingdefects.
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Andyouhavea written warrantyto protect you. Seethe warrantyon the back pageof this book for details.
convenientservice
Whetheryourapplianceisin or out of warranty,you’re
just a phonecallawayfrom our nationwidenetworkof
FactoryTrainedServiceprofessionals.
Simplycall ourGEserviceorganization. Lookinthe WhiteorYellowPagesof yourtelephonedirectoryfor GENERALELECTRIC COMPANY,GENERAL ELECTRICFACTORYSERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor GENERALELECTRIC CUSTOMERCARE@ SERVICE.
Servicecannormallybe scheduledat yourconvenience and the techniciandrivesa fully-stockedparts service truck so that, in mostcases,the repaircanbecompleted inonevisit.
We’reproud of our serviceand want youto be pleased, but if for somereasonyouarenot happywith the service
youreceive,herearethreestepsto followfor further help.
service contracts
Forlhmulbh+freeservicebeyond thewrittenwarrantyperiod.
If youpreferto budgetyour repairexpenditures .;
insteadof beingsurprisedby them, GE offers ~..;:---- .. ~: servicecontracts for varyinglengthsof time on ‘, all GEmajor appliances.Witha contract, we’ll keepyourapplianceingood operatingcondition duringthe contract periodat no additional charge.
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FIRST,contactthe peoplewhoservicedyourappliance. Explainwhyyouare not pleased.In mostcases,thiswill solvethe problem.
NEXT,if youare still not pleasedwriteall the details—includingyour phonenumber to:
Manager,ConsumerRelations GeneralElectric AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,if yourproblemis stillnot resolved,write:
Major ApplianceConsumerActionPanel 20North WackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606
Servicecontractslet youpaytoday’spricesfor
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servicea month, a year,or severalyearsfrom
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trained servicetechniciansusingonlygenuine GEparts. If you haveanyquestionsabout ServiceContracts, call TOLL-lV7EE
800.626.2224.(InKentucky,call800.292.2057.)
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For do-it-yourselferswhowouldpreferto fix capacitywashersanddryers,plusspeqialiy GE major appliancesthemselves... GE offers packagedreplacementparts, and technicalhelp an industry first, the QuickFix@System,
save moneyandtime
doingityourself.
A program for do-it-yourselfappliance repair, thesystemincludesstep-by-step repairma~uals forrefrigerators,mostnon-microwaveelectric ranges, dishwashers,and standard and large
witha toll free 8(90number,
Help For You By Phone
Shouldyou needhelp in the selectionand TheGEAnswerCenterT~consumer purchaseof newappliances,or havequestions information serviceisopen24hours a day, about the operation of the GE appliancesyou sevendaysa week.
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GE consumerproductsor services,you are orI1ya TOLLFREE callaway.
or haveanyother que~tionsabout
Ourstaff of expertsstands ready to assistyou anytime.
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Save proof of original purchase date such as yoursalesslip or cancelledcheckto establishwarrantyperiod.
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WHATisCOVERED Flu CXW”??EARWAHRANTY 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
warranty ISthe 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 Customer Care@
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY, G~NERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY.SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC‘CUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE.
adequate electrical, gas, exhaust-
ing and other connecting facilities. ,,
@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 prod,uct caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
Of God.
WARRANTOR1SNOT RESPON­SIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
WHATISNOTCOVERED
For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free’of charge, parts and
your home to repair or replace any
partof thedryerthat fails because ‘ashington~ ‘“c. ~n‘iaska ‘he
of a manufacturing defect.
@Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Useand(Me material.
[f you then haveany questions about operating the product, please contact your deale[ or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:
The GE Answer CenterTM
800.626.2000 consumer information service
~ Improper installation,
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing
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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.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
if further help isneededconcerningthiswarranty,contact:
Manager—Consumer Affairs,GeneralElectricCkmpany,AppliancePark,ILmhvilie,KY411Z?5
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