GE DDE7207R, DDG7287R Use and Care Manual

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Useand Qre
Dryer
Guide
Safe~lnstructions
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Problem Solver
More questions
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle
Settings..................................................6
Drying Selections Guide ...............................7
Energy-Saving Tips..., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Knits Drying Tips .....................................6, 13
Lint Filter Loading
Operating the Dryer ..................................6, 7
Timed Drying Permanent Press Drying
Sorting Clothes ........................................6, 10
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Tips........6,
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Consumer Services ...................15
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Models:
DDE7207R DDG7287R
Care and Cleaning
Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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YOU...
Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dryer properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number)
Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer
800.626.2000 consumer information service.
WAN~G:
Center@
For your safety the information in this manual must
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 la espafiol
GE Answer
informaci6n telgfono
de
800.626.2000.
versi6n
este
manual, name a
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para el
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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
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
be fo~owed
to
minimim
door,
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—WWT
TO DO ~ YOU SMELL GAS
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Do not try to
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Do
not touch any
light
any appliance.
el~tri~
switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
s ~mediately dl
neighbor’s phone. instructions.
. If you cannot reach your gas
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the
—Instigation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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Clear the room, building or area of
all 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 supplier from a
FOUOW
the gas supplier’s
fire department
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606
Wacker
supplier!
Drive
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances 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 LP fuels.
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 fire,
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precautions, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose ‘Q.\{’\
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before it is used.
Installation Instructions sheet with your dryer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center”, 800.626.2000.
—Properly ground to conform with
—Locate where the temperature is above
—Connect to a properly rated, protected
—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic
as described in this Use and Care Book.
This dryer must be properly
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installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
If you did not receive an
all governing codes and ordinances. Follow
dehils
in
Ins@llation
Instructions.
50°F.
(lO°C.)
for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system. Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.
and sized power
supply
circuit
to avoid
electrical overload.
RECOMMENDED
to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details in the Installation Instructions.
Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
When disconnecting this appliance
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to avoid damage to the cord or junction
plug rather than the
cord
of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
To Minimize the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard
Exhaust Duct—See Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4“ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.
Do not use
hat
to
dry
articles containing rubber,
plastic, or similar materials
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
Do not store items that may burn or melt
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during the operation.
USE OF
(such as padded
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WORTANT
Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat”
(such as life jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryer.
Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
soa
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(such as wax, paint, gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer and/or dryer during operation.
Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until 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.
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combustible or explosive substances
degreasers,
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
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all
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury
Never reach into the dryer while
drum is moving.
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.
Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could
glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
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discarded 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 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
Before loading, unloading
result
from the remaining
retardancy
the
of fabrics.
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OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
Keep the area around and underneath your
appliances free from the accumulation of
combustible materials,
chemicals, etc.
The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.
Clean the lint filter before each load
to prevent lint accumulation inside
the dryer or in the room.
such as lint, paper, rags,
DO
NOT
Keep all laundry aids (such
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m
container labels to avoid personal injury.
Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
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maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).
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Do not tamper with the controls.
as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children,
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
To minimize the possibility of electric
shock,
power supply before attempting any
unplug this appliance from the
NOTE:
knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
preferably in a locked
Turning the Cycle Selector
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Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
Never climb on or 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 ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity
of
the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.
Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners 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 the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer.
Service or performance problems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance.
Sort clothes by weight so you won ‘t have to run
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
to save energy.
To help prevent ironing, use Knits/Del
(Medium place on hangers.
Dry your clothes in consecutive
will
Clean the dryer
Clean the dryer exhaust
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
Heat).
save energy.
Remove garments promptly at end of drying
I int filter
each time you dry.
ducti ng at
icates
loads.
Using a “warm” dryer
least once a year. A partially clogged
an
(Low
extra
Heat)
cycle for one
overdryi ng
or
SAVE
T~SE
INSTRUCTIONS
and
Perm.
Press
cycle
and
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HOW TO
OPEMTE
YOUR DRYER
WARNING—To reduce the risk of persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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fire,
electric shock, or injury to
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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 the Care and Cleaning section.
Sort and Load the Clothes
Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. Generally, if clothes are sorted right for washing, they’re sorted right for drying. See the How to Sort the Clothes section. If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load, set the controls for the lighter-weight fabrics and remove when dry. Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics.
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Set the Controls.
See the Controls Setting Guide.
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Drying Selections.
Push a button to select the proper heat for your load.
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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 Button.
Press the Push to Start button to start the dryer. (Opening
dryer. To restart, close the door and press the Push to Start button. )
the door during operation stops the
Drying Selections
Cottons High Heat
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
Knits~elicates
Low Heat
Fluff No Heat
Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips
DO NOT OVERLOAD— REMOVE CLOTHES
Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
PROMPTLY—To help prevent wrinkling, remove clothes from the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles.
Should be used with cycles indicated
Automatic
Automatic
Regular Cycles
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Perm. Press
Cycle Cycles
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PLACE ON HANGERS—
Permanent press and polyester knit garments look best if placed on hangers after drying.
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Timed
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The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying
Automatic Drying
When using the Automatic Cycles, the When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number Automatic Dry Control system continually senses of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the temperature of the air in the dryer drum. Wet the end of this time period.
laundry keeps the air cool. When laundry is dry enough ( and the drum air warm enough) the heat turns off. When the air cools, the heat turns back on. This off and on cycling may happen a number of times (depending on the fabric, load size and cycle Selector setting). The Cycle Selector advances (when the heat is
offl
until it automatically turns off dryer.
Timed Drying
Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles
Set to NORMAL position Set to
For most normal loads. For loads that include If
HEAVY
heavy-weight fabrics.
position
Set past HEAVY position
you
want to remove more
m;siture.
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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Drying
Load
Cottons & Linens
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cotton
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy Perm. Delicate
Silks and Wools, Blends
including
Rayon and Acetate Knits/Delicates
Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying are recommended.
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See Special Instructions.
Baby Clothes—Delicate Knits/Delicates
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool, Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See below under “Extra-large Items.”
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS, Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items.” Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics:
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Bathmats
Extra-large Items—Queen or King Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads, Sleeping Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads), Quilted Bedspreads.
Silks and Wools
Vinyl, Plastics and
and Rugs
Bags,
Insulated Jackets or
Selection*
Cottons (High)
Perm,
Press
(Medium)
Press (Medium)
Knits/DeIicates
(Low) Knits/Delicates
(Low)
(Low) Cottons
(High)
Cottons (High)
(Low)
Cottons (High)
Cottons (High)
Cottons (High)
Fluff No Heat
Cottons (High)
Permanent Press (Medium)
Cycle
Automatic or Timed Cycles
Automatic or Timed Cycles
Automatic Cycles
Automatic Cycles
Automatic Cycles Permanent Press.
Automatic Cycles Permanent Press.
Automatic Cycles Normal Setting
Automatic or Timed Cycles
Automatic Cycle
Timed Cycle
Timed Cycle
Timed Cycle
Timed Cycle Set for time desired.
Timed Cycle
Timed Cycle
Cycle Setting
Heavy or Normal Setting. 45 minutes for dry; 20 minutes
Permanent Press. De-Wrinkle setting to de-wrinkle garments that have not been washed.
Permanent Press.
Permanent Press.
Heavy or Normal Setting
45 minutes
Permanent Press.
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.
First setting—20 minutes: additional settings—5 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes; second setting— 15 minutes; additional settings—5 minutes.
for damp dry for ironing.
minutes;.
Pillows—Feather and filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See the Special Instructions.
*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your fabric care labels.
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 to either side
Polyester-
Cottons (High)
Timed Cycle
of the recommended settings.
Set at 70 minutes.
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Special Instructions
Do not dry non-colotiast items with whites or light-colored items.
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers minimize wrinkling.
Dry silks and wools in your dryer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. dryer to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT. If children’s fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.
See above instructions.
Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry towels which have been heated 25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. Remove blanket at end of cycle and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm iron. Allow to dry before storing.
Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. 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
sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry only on Low/Knits temperature. Normal Heat can damage these
for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than
If items are still wet, reset for 15 minutes and check again. Items should be removed while
drver.
Follow
instructions carefully.
Place
two large, dry towels in the
to
Tumble dry on Fluff (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles.
Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Special/
7recauri[)n.s
again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not fill drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every dryer,
finish
have room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot be dried in home size dryers. DO
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape. Dry no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for maximum time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time.
If they are not completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried
completely to prevent mildewing. DO NOT
must be taken to dry extra-large items.
drying on line. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not
NOT tumble dry jackets
tumble
dry
Set
dryer
for 20 minutes
(orrrainirzg Kapok.
pillow.~ containing Kapok.
then
check
cargfully.
few
minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills
(See filter cleaning instructions above. )
Set 15 minutes for second setting, check
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
For more information on care labeling, send for ‘cWhat’s New About CARE LABELS.” For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Oft’ice,
Washingtcm, D.C.
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HOW TO SORT
CLOTmS
Sort by
Sutiace
Separate
Sort by Fabric
Separate
Sort by Color
Texture
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.
construction together whenever possible.
Separateflfromnfro,mfro,e
Sort by Weight
For information on tumble drying extra large
Separate
#Hea~
Items
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HOW TO LOAD
Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily wrinkled. Loads should look like this:
from
Light Items
(such as curtains)
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.
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CLOTmS
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Drum with
Cottons & Linens
/
Drum
Permanent
with
Press Load
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User Maintenance Instructions CAUTION: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have
it connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician
confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate.
Dryer Exterior
Wipe off any spills or washing
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
Inspct
exhaust
and clean the dryer
ducting
at least once a year.
Dryer Storage
To store your dryer for a short period of time, disconnect the power supply and clean the lint filter.
Periodically,
remove the lint filter and insert the suction hose from your vacuum cleaner into the opening.
Air Circulation
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilating air.
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QUESTIONS?
PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T START
CLOTHES TAKE TOO LONG TO DRY
USE
THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.
No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is
getting current. Most electric dryers use two.
Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and the Start button is
pressed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and press the Push to
Dryer door is open. Close door
Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical
outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.
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Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly
set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.
Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean
area under lint filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is
Installation Instructions.
Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of
obstruction; make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to the Installation Instructions.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit
breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped and the dryer still tumble without heat.
Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with lightweight articles.
Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a
time to remove moisture.
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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.
St~
button.
securely~ryer
ducted
will not run with door open.
in accordance with the
long
SHRINKAGE, 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.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SHRINKAGE,
WRINWING
PERMANENT
~ITS
IN
PRESS
AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS
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.
Wogressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
Shrinkage 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.
kaving
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.
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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 regular loads . . . no more than medium loads.
Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press wash cycle
which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use Permanent Press drying cycle.
Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level
or half full for small load.
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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.
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PROBLEM
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBLEM
(continued)
SOL~R
WRINUING
PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON ITEMS”
(continued)
IN
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TO REMOVE WRIN~ES:
Retumble on
Rerinse
If unsuccessful, retumble
and hang immediately.
Iron carefully.
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Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing,
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Some
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* NOTE:
clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish may not be good quality. Also, in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can
eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since its the cotton portion
which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of Permanent Press performance
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000 consumer information service
Permment
Press
setting.
and d~ on Permanent Press setting.
on normal
wrinkles may remain
If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press
will
result.
which cannot be removed. *
temperature for
10-12
minutes
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if you ever need information or
assistice
fiat
from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
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know your appliance inside and out— so most repairs can be one visit.
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own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system pro­vides
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User maintenance instructions
contined
dures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing
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be referred to
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER
Save
proof of original purchase date such as
WHAT IS COVERED
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WARRANTY
your sales slip or cancelled
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace
any part of
the
dryer that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address
or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center[”
800.626.2000 consumer information
Improper installation.
sewice
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer
or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.
check to establish warranty period.
below,
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,
D.C.
In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer normal working hours.
Care@
servicers during
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
Failure of the product if it is used
for other than “its intended
purpose or used commercially.
c
Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
)-
Some
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.
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
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—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Th;s
book is printed on recycled paper.
Part
No,
113D5497P261
No.
Pub
6-92 CG
49-9741
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Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
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