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Operating Instructions, Tips

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

Cycle Settings
Drying Selections

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

Fabric and Drying Selections ......................9

Knits Drying Tips .....................................7, 12

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Operating the Dryer ..................................6, 7

Permanent Press Drying

Sorting Clothes ..........................................6, 8

Timed Drying

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Care and

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Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Filter....................................................6,

Clearling

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Guide...............................7

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Tips...............7,

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Problem Solver

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Consumer Services ..................15

Appliance Registration .................................2

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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Models: DDE7109S DDG7189S

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YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you Before you request service . . .
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

800.626.2000
consumer information service.

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For your safety the information in this

fii or eqlosion

or to prevent property damage,

Save time and money.

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 para el consumidor,
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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

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

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

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

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WORTANT
The

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires
California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or
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

carbon rnanoxide,
caused

primarily by the incomplete combustion

of

natmd gas or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can

rninimimd firther

to the outdoors.

Warnin~To reduce

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-Locate where the temperature is above

electric shock,
when using your appliance,
precautions, including

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Insolation Instructions

used,

if you did not receive an Installation

caHing,

ground to conform with

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governing codes and ordinances.

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details in

SAFETY NOTICE

the

governor of

other

benmne,

formaldehyde and

by properly venting the

the risk of fire,

or i~ury to persons

app~ance

as described in this Use and Care Book.

sheet with your dryer, you can obtain

only

for

its intended

dryer

must be properly

toll

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the GE Answer

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be

dryers

fo~ow

basic

the f@owing:

insta~ed

before

it

Center@,

Instructions.

50°F.

(10*C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system. Do not

dryer

where it will be exposed to

insta~ or

store the

the

weather.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected

and sized power

electrical overload.

—Efiausting to

MCO-NDED

of moisture

room.

Carefully follow the Efiausting Details

in the InstaHation

suppiy

circuit

to avoid

the outside is STRONGLY

to prevent large amounts

and lint

from being blown into the

Instructions,

* Do not repair or replace any

partofthe

any servicing
recommended in this

in pub~hed

understand

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or junction of cord and plug, Make sure
the

card

on,

tipp~d over or othtirwise

damage or stress,

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of a

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user-repair instructions

and

.

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by the

cord

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Use otiy ri~d metal or &tible m4M
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DUC~ORK

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articl=

similar materials

shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs,
plastic bags,
burn. Also, some rubber
can

under

spontaneous combustion.

●

Do not

(such as clothing, paper material, plastics

or

plastic containers, etc.) on top of

during operation.

etc.)

certain circumstances produce

store imms

appliance or attempt

urdess specMmMy

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that you

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to avoid

to carry

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to

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inside

the

containing

(such as

as these

that may burn or melt

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rubber? Pktic$ or

padded

bins,

bibs, baby

melt or

when heated,

the dryer

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tennis

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(such as

jackets containing

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(continued)

must not be put in your dryer.

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Do not wash or dry articles

that have been cleaned in,

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washed

with combustible or explosive
substances (such as wax, paint,

degreasers, drymcltig

etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do
these substances to the wash water. Do not
these substances around your washer

in,

soaked in, or spotted

gasotine,

solvents, kerosene,

not

add

antior

use

dryer during operation.

●

Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent, or which contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels

beauty salons, restaurants or barbershops,

must not be placed in or near

traces of these flammable liquids or
their fumes have been removed. There are many

hig~y

flammable items used in homes such as:

acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,

some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers

containing petroleum distillates.

the

used

in

etc.)

dryer until

sofids and

and produc~

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~STRUCTIONS

To

Miti~ze tie

●

Never reach into the dryer while the

drum is moving.

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

*

Do not dry fiberglass articles in your

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

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The laundry process can reduce

the flame

avoid

manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.

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if

near

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Possibility of

Before loading, unloading

retardancy

sucha

result,

the

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of fabrics.

garment

supervision is necessary

this

appMance

chtidren.

is used by or

Do

not

allow

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children to play inside, on, or

with this appliance or any discarded

app~a~ce.

shipping or packing

Dispose of discarded appliances and

materhds

properly. Before

discarding a dryer, or removing from service,

the

remove the door of

dryer compartment.

_ *Clean the

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the

OPERATE ~E DRYER

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Keep the area around and underneath your

appfianc~

to

dryer or in the room. DO NOT

PLACE.

free from the accumulation of

combustible

chemicals,

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The interior of the machine and the exhaust

etc.

duct connection inside the d~er
cleaned

periodica~y by

tint

filter before each

prevent

materhds,

tint accumtiation

WTHO~ ~ L~T

such

as lint, paper,

a

qudMad intividud.

inside

sho@d

be

load

rags,

●

Keep au laundry aids (such

as

detergenb, bleaches$,

fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children,

cabinet. Observe all warnings on

container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor

around

and dry to reduce the

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock,

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maintenance or
cleaning of the lint filter).

*

●

Do not tamper with the controls.

power supply before attempting

unplug this appliance from the

cleaning

NOTE:

hob

to an 0~ position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

preferably in a locked

your appliances clean

possibi~ty

(except the removal and

Turning

the

of slipping.

Cycle Selector

any

4

●

Do

not operate

ma~unctioning, partiaily

this appliance if it is

damaged9

disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, 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

not

automatic electric ignition and does
a pilot light.

m

A MATCH. Burns may result from having
your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.

DO NOT

A~EMPT

TO LIGHT

have

Dryer-applied

Fabric

Softeners or

Anti-static Conditioners

You

may

wish to soften your laundered

fabrics or reduce the

static

electricity in them.

We recommend you use either a fabric softener

in tie wash

cycle, according to the manufacturer’s

instructions for those products, or ~ 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.

SAW mSE
~STRUCTIONS

ENERGY-SAV~G

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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.

● Remove garments promptly at the end of the 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

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HOW TO

OPEMTE

YOUR DRYER

Features and appearances may vary slightly

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

DDE7109S and

DDG7189S

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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 correctly for washing, they’re sorted correctly 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.

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Set the Controls

See the Suggested Fabric and Drying Selections guide.

ODrying

Selections.

Select the proper heat for your load.

Should be used with

Drying

cycles

indicated

●

Automatic Timed

Selections cycle cycle

Normal Heat

No Heat

Low Heat

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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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Start Knob.

Turn the Start knob to start the dryer. (Opening
the door during operation stops the dryer. To

restart, close the door and turn the Start knob. )

NOTE:

type of heat used (electric, natural gas or

Drying times will vary according to the

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size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes,

and condition of exhaust ducts.

gas),

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.

The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying

Automatic Drying

When using the Automatic Cycles, the dryer
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

ofo until it

automatically turns off dryer.

Timed Drying

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

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 middle position

● For most

normal

loads.

Set toward More Dry

● For loads that include heavy-

weight fabrics.

●

If

you desire to

remove

more

moisture from your normal load

Set toward Less Dry

●

For 1

ight

weight fabric loads.

● If you desire to remove less

moisture from the load.

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Sort by Surface Texture

HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

Separate

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Sort by Fabric

Separate

Sort by Color

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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
lint collection, we

recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.

Sort by Weight

Separate

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

For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide.

(Some models have door hinges mounted on the left)

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Cycle Suggested

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For Clothes

Loa~abrics

such as:

Drying Selection

Automatic

● Cottons and linens

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● Down-filled garments, if machine

washing and drying is recommended

● Permanent press fabrics with cotton

● Synthetics

● Silks and wools

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Rayon and acetate

Timed

● Pillows*

● Blankets**

● Extra large items***

The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on
fabric care labels. For best results, follow your specific fabric care label.

Special Instructions

Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels for more information.
*Pillows

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape.
DRY ONLY ONE PILLOW AT A TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop
dryer occasionally and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying.
Check pillow at end of drying time—if not completely dry, return
and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried
completely to prevent mildew. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok.

Normal Heat

Low Heat

Low Heat

Normal Heat

Low Heat

pillow

to dryer

**Blankets

***Extra

Large Items—

Queen or King size
sheets; Blankets or
Spreads; Mattress
Covers/Pads

Put 2 or 4 dry towels into the dryer; tumble dry for 5 minutes. Set timer for
20-25 minutes. DO NOT set control for more than 25 minutes. DRY ONLY
ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. Remove blanket at the end of the cycle and
block the blanket back to its original shape. Allow to dry thoroughly
before storing.

First setting—20 minutes; check and redistribute

15

minutes; check load again. Reset timer at 5 minute intervals, checking

load.

Then set timer for

after each 5 minutes to make sure that the articles do not fill the dryer drum;
many large articles, when wet, have ample room in the dryer, but as they
dry and fluff up, they may not have room to tumble. CAUTION: If large
items do not have room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked, which
could result in scorching your valuable items. NOTE: Mattress

coversipads

should be dried alone.

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CAM Am CLEAN~G

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it

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

Dryer Exterior

Wipe off any spills or washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with a
damp cloth. Try not to strike the

surface with sharp objects.

Dryer Drum

The porcelain enamel drum
is rust-resistant and requires

no special care.

Lint Filter

at the corner
filter and wipe all
the way across to
the other corner.

(Some models have door hinges mounted on the left)

if

the

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

Dryer Exhaust

Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust
a year.

ducting

at least once

Periodically,

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

Apply these pre-treatment products
away from the dryer. The fabric

may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pre-treatment products
is not covered by your warranty.

Dryer Storage

To store your dryer for a
short period of time, disconnect
the power supply and clean the
lint filter.

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Lint Filter

Air Circulation

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and

ventilating air.

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These instructions are for changing the hinges from
the right side to the left side.

Tools Needed

Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver
Tape-tipped putty knife
Needle-nosed pliers

If you need to change the hinges from the left side to
the right side, follow these same instructions (merely
reverse all references to the left and right).

Dryer Door

1. Open the door and remove the filler plugs from

the side of the opening without hinges. Use a
tipped putty knife to pry plugs loose and then gently
remove plugs with a pair of needle-nosed pliers.

2. With the door
completely open,
remove the bottom
screw from each hinge
on the dryer face.

3. Insert these screws
about half way into
the top holes, for
each hinge, on the
opposite side (where
filler plugs were removed). Apply
firm pressure to get screw started in
untapped holes.

4. Loosen the top screw from
each hinge on the dryer face
half way.

5. With one hand holding the top

of the door and the other hand
holding the bottom, remove the
door from the dryer by lifting it up and out.

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6. Rotate the door 180°. Insert it

on the opposite side of the
opening by moving the door
in and down until the top
hinge and the bottom hinge
are resting on the top screws
inserted in step 3.

7. Remove the remaining
screws from the side of
the opening from which
the door was removed.
With these screws,
secure each hinge at
the bottom.

8. Tighten the two top
screws of each hinge.

9. Reinsert the plastic plugs on
the side from which the door was removed.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

DR~R

WON’T START

CLOT~S TA=

LONG TO DRY

TOO

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.

Q

Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and the Start knob

to

STMT.

Opening the door during operation stops the

the

door and turn Start knob to START.

● Dryer door is open.

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Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical

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 Dryer section.

● Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodicdly clean

area under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section,

● Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is

Installation Instructions.

● Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of

obstruction; make sure damper in outside
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 will still tumble without heat.

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

*Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics,

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

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

Close

door

@er

securely+er

will not run with door open.

is operating.

ducted

in accordance with the

wdl

cap operates easily. If flexible

such as beach towels, take a long

ody

one article, add two more similar articles,

dryer,

To restart, close

is

turned

SHR~WGE, GENEW

●

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

by hand and drip dried; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer.
Follow garment manufacturers’ care labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine
wash or tumble dry.

●

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

siting

(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 caused 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.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WR~~ING

PERMANENT

W

P~SS

AND “NO-IRON”

TO REMOVE
ON

DR=RS WTH

PERMANENT

WR~UES

P=SS

SETTING

~MS

A

. 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 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

regulw

loads..

.no

more than

medium loads.

. Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. If available, use Permanent Press wash

cycle which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize

writiing. Nso,

if

available, 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.

●

Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener

wi~

minimize wrinkling.

TO REMOVE

●

Retumble

●

Rerinse

●

If unsuccessful,

and dry on Permanent Press setting.

WRIN~ES:

on Permanent Press setting.

retumble

on normal temperature for 10—12 minutes

and hang immediately.

●

kon carefully.

●

Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing.

c

Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed. *

NOTE:

*

clothes still come out
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends,
eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since its the cotton
which is treated for

~erformance

If you follow good laundry procedures and permanent press

wrinMed,

the

finish

may not be good quality. Also, in

the

cotton portion of the fabric can

pofiion

~rmanent

press, a loss or decrease of

perrnment

press

will result.

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

800.626.2000
consumer information service

Center@

13

NOTES

14

We’ll Be There

With the purchase

ofyour

new GE appliance, receive the assurance that

ifyou

ever need

information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

In-Home Repair Service

80MEXARES(80W2-2737)

AGE

consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most
repairs can be handled in just

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

p.m. weekdays,

one visit.

9:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays).

GEAnswer Cente~

8086262000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance,
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time.

Center@

service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

C,E

Answer

GE

Answer

Center@

kr

Customers With Special Needs...

80~626.2000

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a
call

TDD

800-TDD-GEAC

information or service.

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S,H!O. A.A

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.

. . . . . . . .

Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety

of’GE

appliances, and a brochure to
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited

mobility. To obtain these items,
free

of’charge, call 800.626.2000.

Service Contracts

80M2&2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Gonsurner Service will still be there

after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in

eff’ect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,

you’re assured of’ future service at

{oday ’s prices.

Pafis andAccessories

80M2&2002

or a conventional teletypewriter may

(800-833-4322) to request

Individuds

qualified to service their own appliances

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to

their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

47,000 parts... and all

fully warranted. VISA, Master[;ard and Discover cards
are accepted.

C,E

Genuine Renewal Parts

are

User maintenance instructions contained in this

boofdet

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

Other servicing

personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

service

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

generdy

shodd be referred to

qufified

YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER

WARRANTY

I

1

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

I

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
your home to repair or replace

any

pati of the dryer

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
contact your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:

GE Answer

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.

sewice labor in

that fails

the”product,

Cente@

please

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
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
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).

● Replacement of house fuses or

● Failure of the product if it is used ‘

. Damage to product caused

WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

In Alaska the

Sewice

Car@

servicers during

resetting of circuit breakers.

for other than its intended

purpose or used commercially.

by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God.

1,

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.

Manager<onsumer

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No.

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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