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Dryer
Safety instructions .................... 3-5
Operating Instructions, Tips
AutomaticDrying ........................................... 7
Controls Setting Guide ............................. 8, 9
CycleSettings.................................................. 6
End-of-CycleSignal ........................................ 7
Energy-SavingTips......................................... 5
ExtraCareFeature.......................................... 6
Knits Drying Tips ......................................7, 13
Lint Filter ....................................................6, 11
Loading ......................................................6, 10
Operating the Dryer ....................................... 6
Permanent Press Drying Tips ........ 7, 13, 14
Sorting Clothes ........................................ 6, 10
Timed Drying ...................................................7
Care and Cleaning
DryerExhaust................................................ 11
Drum............................................................... tt
Exterior......................................... 11
LintFilter......................................................... 11
StoringtheDryer.......................................... 11
UserMaintenanceInstructions................ 11
Problem Solver ...... 12-14
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center"80~626.2000
Consumer Services ...................15
ApplianceRegistration .................................. 2
Model and Serial Numbers .......................... 2
Repair Service .................................................2
Warranty ........................................ BackCover
Models: DDE7907R DDG7987R
GE Appliances
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HELP U S HELP 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 Center"
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you call
correct yourself.
If you received a
damaged dryer...
hnmediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dryer.
Para obtener la versidn en
espafiol de este manual, name a
GE Answer Center ®,servicio de
informacidn para el consumidor,
tel_fono 800.626.2000.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You'll find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dryer. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your dryer.
WARNING:For your safety the information in this manual must be followedto minimize I
the risk of fire or explosionor to prevent property damage, personal injuryor loss of life. I
--Do not store or use gasolineor other
flammablevapors and liquids in the
vicinityof this or any other appliance.
--WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELLGAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electricalswitch;
do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediatelycall your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Followthe gas suppller's
instructions.
, If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
callthe fire department
--Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifiedinstaller,service agency or
the gas supplier.
•Clear the room, buildingor area of
all occupants.
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.
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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:
Maior Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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,
part of the appliance or attempt
.Do not repair or replace any
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
ull by the plug rather than the
cord to avoid damage to the cord
or junction of cordandplug Makesure that
the cordis located so thatit will notbe stepped
on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
To Minimize the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard
Warning-To reduce the risk of fire,
A
electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
•Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
. This dryer must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instruction
before it is used. If you did not receive an
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 all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in Instillation Instructions.
--Locate where the temperature is above 50°F.
(10°C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system. Do not install or store the
dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.
--Connect to a properly rated, protected
and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
Exhaust Duct--See Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"
diameter duetwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside. USE OF
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE.FOIL OR
OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIREIF IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN
USE OR DURINGINSTALLATION.
.Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,
plastic, or similar materials (such as padded
bras, tennisshoes, 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 bum or melt
(such as clothing,paper material, plastics orplastic
containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during operation.
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--Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details
in the Installation Instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
•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,
aked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers,
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 all
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.
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury
•Never reach into the dryer while the
drum is moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes,wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
•Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
•The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics.
To avoid such a result, the garment
manufacturer's care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
_ .Close supervision is necessary
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.
children to play inside, on, or
with this appliance or any discarded
_ .Clean the lint filter before each load
OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
to prevent lint accumulation inside
the dryer or in the room. DO NOT
.Keep the area around and underneath
your appliancesfree from the accumulation
of combustible materials, such as lint, paper,
rags, chemicals, etc
.The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.
•Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergent, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
container labels to avoid personal injury.
•Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
shock, unplug this appliance from the
•To minimize the possibility of electric
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal
and cleaning of the lint filter).
_,_ OTE: Turning the Cycle Selector
•Do not tamper with the controls.
knob to an OFF position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
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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 ATTEMPTTO LIGHT
WITH A MATCH. Burnsmay 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
• Sort clothes by weight so you won't have to run all 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 overdry ing and
to save energy.
• To help prevent ironing, use Knits/Del icates (Low Heat) or Perm. Press
(Medium Heat). Remove garments promptly at end of drying cycle and
place on hangers.
• Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a "warm" dryer
will save energy.
• Clean the dryer lint filter each time you dry.
• Clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A partially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER
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.
Selections COTTONS
HIGH HEAT
MEDIUM HEAT
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LOWffEAT
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NO HEAT
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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 right for washing, they're sorted
right for drying. See the How to Sort the Clothes section. If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load, set
the controls for the lighter-weight fabrics and remove when dry. Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics.
Set the Controls. See Controls Setting Guide.
11_Drying Selections.
Push a button to select the proper heat for your load.
Should be used with cycles indic_ated •
Automatic
Drying
Selections
Automatic Perm. Press and
Regular cycle Knits Cycles
Cottons
High Heat
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
Knits/Delicates •
Low Heat
Fluff
No Heat
Timed
Cycles
0 Cycle Selector.
Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting.
The selector may be turned in either direction.
O Extra Care Cycle.
(Operates only with the Automatic Perm.
Press and Knits cycles.)
Turn the control knob to ON if desired. To
minimize wrinkle setting in clothes, the Extra
Care cycle provides approximately 15 minutes
of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.
Use End-Of-Cycle Signal. Signal will sound at
5-minute intervals to remind you to remove
the clothes.
0 End-of Cycle Signal.
Set this signal, if desired, to remind you to
remove clothes from the dryer when the cycle
ends. See the End-of Cycle Signal section at right.
O Start Button.
Press the Push to Start button to start the dryer.
(Opening the door during operation stops the
dryer. To restart, close the door and press the
Push to Start button.)
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End-of-Cycle Signal. operates with any cycle.
The signal can be set anywhere between OFF and
LOUD, depending on the desired sound level. The
signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to
remind you to remove the clothes.
To stop the signal while sounding, tuna the signa
control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selector to
The signal should always be used when drying
polyester knits or pennanent press items which
should be removed as soon as the dryer stops to
help prevent setting of wrinkles.
The signal should also be used with the
Extra Care Cycle.
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Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips
• DO NOT OVERLOADm
Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
• REMOVE CLOTHES
PROMPTLY--To help prevent
wrinkling, remove clothes from
the dryer promptly at the end of
the drying cycles.
Variable Signal
MED
0FF_LOUD
• PLACE ON HANGERSm
Pennanent press and polyester
knit gannents look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
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The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying
Automatic Drying
When using the Automatic Cycles, the
Automatic Dry Control system 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 tunas
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 off) 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.
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Load
Cottons & Linens
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton
Synthetics Polyester, Nylon,
Ac_71ic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicate
Silks and Wools, Blends
including Silks and Wools
Rayon and Acetate
Down-filled garments,
if machine washing and drying
are recommended.
Baby Clothes Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.
Baby Clothes Delicate
Blankets Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under "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, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Bathmats and Rugs
Extra-large Items Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
CONTROLS SETTING
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Fabric Care/*
Drying Selection
Cottons
(High)
Permanent Press
(Medium)
Permanent Press
(Medium)
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Cottons
(High)
Cottons
(High)
Knits/Delicates
(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
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Automatic
Timed Cycles
Timed Cycles
Timed Cycles
Timed Cycles
Timed Cycles
Timed Cycles
GUIDE
Cycle Setting
Heavy or Normal.
Normal for dry; 20 minutes for damp d_T for ironing.
Permanent Press. Use Extra Care Cycle,
if desired.
10 minutes to de-wrinkle garments
that have not been washed.
Permanent Press. Use Extra Care
Cycle if desired.
Knits.
Knits.
Knits.
Normal.
Heavy or Normal
Normal.
Knits.
20 to 25 minutes.
For first setting, set at 20 minutes;.
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.
First setting 20 minutes;
additional settings 5 minutes.
Set for time desired.
First setting20 minutes;
additional setting,s--5 minutes.
First setting 20 minutes;
second setting 15 minutes;
additional settings 5 minutes.
Pillows Feather and Polyester-
filled (if manufacturer recommends
Cottons
(High)
Timed Cycles
50 minutes.
they be dried in a &yer). 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 of the recommended settings
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Special Instructions
Do not dry non-colorfast 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 to
minimize wrinkling.
Dry silks and wools in your dryer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. Place two large, dry towels in the
dryer to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT. If children' s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry only on Knits/Delicates (Low). Normal Heat can damage these
fabrics. Check manufacturer's drying instructions.
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See above instructions.
Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry towels which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than
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. If items are still wet, reset for 15 minutes and check again. Items should be removed while
still damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and
check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
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.
Specialprecautions must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes then check carefully. Set 15 minutes for second setting, check
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 few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills
dryer, finish drying on line. Do not, under auy circumstauces operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not
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 NOT tumble @ jackets containing Kapok. (See filter cleaning instructions above.)
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 tumble @ pillows containing Kapok.
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Labels
For more information on care labeling, send for "What's New About CARE LABELS."
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
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Sort by Surface Texture
Separate
Lint
Producers
Sort by Fabric
Separate
\_ Cottons&m/
_ Linens lfr°n
Sort by Color
HOW TO
Lint
Collectors
Synthetics,
Blends &
1 from
SORT CLOTHES
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.
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Delicates
In addition to
sorting to reduce
lint collection, we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.
Separate _ _ ,_
\_ Whites ,_1. \_ Lights ._1. \__ Darks _._1.
lrom _ ,rom _ from
Sort by Weight
Separate _ _
_H_avydte2si/ from _ L_hutc_ems i/
towels) _ _ curtains)l_/
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:
_, Non-
Colorfast
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For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.
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Drum with
Cottons & Linens
Drum with
Permanent Press Load
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CARE AND CLEANING
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.
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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 comer.
Dryer Exhaust
Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust ducting at least once a year.
Periodically,
remove the lint
filter and insert
the suction hose
from your vacuum
cleaner into
the opening.
Lint Filter
Dryer Storage
To store your dryer for a short
period of time, disconnect the
power supply and clean the lint
filter. Do not store dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
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Air Circulation
Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air.
Drum Lamp
BEFORE REPLACING THE
LIGHT BULB, BE SURE TO
UNPLUG THE DRYER POWER
CORD. Unscrew the bulb and
replace it with the same type
10 watt bulb.
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USE
QUESTIONS?
THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
DRYER WON'T START
CLOTHES TAKE TOO
LONGTO DRY
SHRINKAGE, GENERAL
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 improperlyset. 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 Start button.
• Dryer door is open. Close door securely--dryer will not run with door open.
• Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical
outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.
•Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they arecorrectly
set for theload 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.
• hnproper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the
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 ramble 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 long
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 only one article, add two more similar articles,
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
• 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, KNITS
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT 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.
• Progressive 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 cmmot be corrected,
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.
• 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•
• hnproper 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.
• 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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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESSAND
"NO-IRON ITEMS"
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMOVE WRINKLES:
•Retumble on Permanent Press setting.
•Refinseanddry on PermanentPress setting.
•If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutes
andhangimmediately.
• Iron carefully.
•Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
•Some wrinklesmay remain which cannot be removed. *
• NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press
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 will result.
If you need more help...call, toll free:
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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We'll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the
assurance that if you ever need information or assistance
from GE, we'll be there. All you have to do is cdl--toll-free!
In-HomeRepair
Service
800-GE-CARES
(800.432-2737)
AGE Consumer Service professional
will provide expert repair smwice,
scheduled at a time that's convenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
smwice today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satur-
days). Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and out--
so most repairs can be handled in just
one visit.
ServiceContracts
800-828-2224
You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be
there after your warranty expires. Pur-
chase a GE contract while your war-
ranty is still in effect and you'll receive
a substantial discount. With a multiple-
year contract, you're assured of future
service at today's prices.
GEAnswerCenter®
800.626.2000
Whatever your question about any G]
major appliance, GE Answer Center _
information service As available to
help. Your call--and your question--
will be answered promptly and
courteously And you cart call any
time. GE Answer Center _ service is
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf
, i t l_
' . _'°
Parts andAccessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their
own appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The GE parts system pro-
vides access to over 47,000 parts.., and
aI1GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, Mastercard
and Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenance instructions
contained in this booklet cover proce-
dures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
/" i
s_cx,_ AA
ForCustomersWith
SpecialNeeds...
800.626.2000
Upon request, GE will provide Brain
controls for a variety of GE appliance
and a brochure to assist in planning
barrier-Dee kitchen fl_r persons with
limited mobility To obtain these itert
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing
or speech who have access to a TDD
or a conventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
to request information or service.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
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.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED eService trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer
or installer. You are responsible
for providing adequate electrical,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities.
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 shil:) the oroduct 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.
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.
• Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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,
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
ManagermConsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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