GE DDE7906R, DDG7986R Use and Care Manual

Dryer

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Operating Instructions, Tips

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

Automatic Extra Care Feature .....................6

Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9

Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............6

Drying Selections Guide ...............................7

Endof-Cycle

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

Extra Care Feature ..........................................6

Knits Drying Tips ......................................7, 10

Lint Filter Loading

Operating the Dryer .......................................6

Permanent Press Drying Tips ...............7, 10

Sorting Clothes ........................................6, 10

Care and Cleaning

Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drum . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

User Maintenance instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Signal ........................................6

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Problem Solver

More questions ?...call

GE Answer

Consumer Services

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

Repair Service

Warranty

Models:

Center@ 80~626.2000

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DDE7906R DDG7986R

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YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is

intended to help you

operate and maintain

new dryer properly. Keep it handy for answers to

your questions. If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number)

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer

800.626.2000

consumer information service.

WAmG: For

the

fik

of b or

your

Center@

your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize

e~losion

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . . check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

If you received a damaged dryer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dryer.

Para

obtener espafiol

GE Answer Center”,

informaci6n te16fono

or to prevent property damage,

versi6n

este

manual, name a

para el

800.626.2000.

servicio

consumidor,

persod i~ury

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your dryer. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

or loss of

We.

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not

store

flammable

ticinity

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of M or any other appliance.

TOM ~ YOU

not try to

not touch any

or use

vapors

gasotine

and liquids in the

S~LL

tight

any

apptiance.

eldrid swi~h;

or other

GAS

do not use any phone in your balding.

●

Clear the room, building or area of

-ediately M

neighbor’s phone. instructions.

. M you

aot

the fire department.

—btilation

by a qualified the gas

supptier.

w Wcupants.

All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If you need service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three

steps to follow for further help.

First, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

your gas

FOMOW

reach your gas

supptier

from a

the gas

supplier?

supp~er’s

and service must be performed

insMer,

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

service agency or

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago,

Wacker IL

60606

Drive

WORTANT

Read M

WORTANT

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement

Ctifornia to publish a list of substances known

to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryers to the outdoors.

Warning-To reduce the risk of

Use this

purpose

electric shock, or i~ury to persons when using your precautions, including the following:

appfiance ordy

as described in this Use and Care

●

B-::’Q

This dryer must be properly

instilled and located in accordance with the Instigation Instructions

before it

hstdlation

dryer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer

—Properly ground to conform with

governing codes and ordinances. Follow

detik

—tite

(lO°C.)

control system. Do not instill or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

<onnect

and sized power supply circuit

electrical overload.

in kstillation Instructions.

where the temperature is above

for satisfactory operation of the dryer

to a properly rated, protected

—Exhausting to the

RECO~ENDED

of moisture and lint from being blown into the room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details in the Instigation Instructions.

SAFETY NOTICE

Act

requires the governor of

fuels.

apptiance,

for its intended

used.

Instructions sheet with your

If you did not receive an

Center@,

outiide

to prevent large amounts

htmctiom kfom mm tis apptimce.

follow basic

800.626.2000.

to avoid

is STRONGLY

SMW

fire,

Book,

50°F.

~STRUCTIONS

not repair or replace any

part of the appliance or attempt

recommended in this Use and Care Book or

published user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

Mi@ze

of a Fire Hazard

●

Exhaust

Use only rigid diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.

PLAS~C OR

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A ~.

OmR

CAN CAUSE A BECOMES O~ERWISE USE OR DUR~G

●

not use

plastic, or similar

bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or bum. Also, some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

●

Do not store items that may burn or melt (such

as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during the operation.

any servicing unless specifically

When disconnecting this appliance

pull by the plug rather than the cord

to avoid damage to the cord or junction

trippd

the

Possibtiity

Duct+ee hstallation

metil

or flexible

O~ER COMBUS~BLE

EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK

HRE

IF IT COLLAPSES OR

mSTALLA~ON.

hat

to dry

articlti contining rubber>

materhds

Instructions.

meti

4“

USE OF

FO~

~S~CTED ~

(such as padded

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WORTANT

●

Garments labeled

(such as life jackets containing Kapok)

must not be put in your

●

J’t

~ /

soaked in,

(such as wax, paint, gasoline, dry-cleaning may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use

these substances around your washer

dryer during operation.

●

Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent, or which contains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops,

must not be placed in or near the dryer until

traces of these flammable liquids or solids and

their fumes have been removed. There are many

highly flammable items used in homes such as:

acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,

some household cleaners, some spot removers,

turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products

containing petroleum distillates.

Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in,

combustible or explosive substances

“Dry

orspotted

solvenk,

Away from Heat”

dryer.

with

degreasers,

kerosene, etc.) which

SA~H

antior

etc.)

(continued)

~STRUCTIONS

Mititize

●

Never reach

drum is moving.

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.

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To avoid such

appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly. Before discarding a dryer, or removing from service, remove the door of the dryer compartment.

the Possibility of Injury

into the dryer while the

Before loading, unloading

●

The laundry process can reduce

the flame

manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

●

Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any discarded

retardancy

aresult,

of fabrics.

the garment

●

‘11=”

OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT

~LTER

●

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials,

rags, chemicals, etc.

●

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer cleaned periodically by a qualified

Clean the lint filter before each load

to prevent lint the dryer or in the room.

IN PLACE.

accumdation

such as lint, paper,

inside

DO NOT

LINT

shodd

individud.

●

Keep all laundry aids (such

container labels to avoid personal injury,

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

maintenance or cleaning (except the removal cleaning of the lint filter).

●

Do not tamper with the controls.

as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children,

cabinet. Observe all warnings on

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock,

power supply before attempting any

unplug this appliance from the

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector

hob

to an O= position does

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

preferably in a locked

and

NOT

●

Do not operate this appliance if it is

damaged?

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken

parfi,

including a damaged

cord or plug.

●

Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

●

If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light.

DO NOT ATTEM~ TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn on.

Dger-applied

Fabric Softeners or

Anti-stitic Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.

We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be

safely used in your dryer. Service or

perforrnanceproblems

caused by

the use of these products are the responsibility

of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance.

SAW T~SE mSTRUCTIONS

ENERGY-SA~G

● Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to run an extra cycle for one

or two heavier, slower-drying items.

● Do not overload your dryer. For efficient drying, clothes need

to tumble freely.

● Use Automatic Cycles whenever possible to help prevent overdying and

to save energy.

● To help prevent ironing, use Knits~elicates (Low Heat) or

(Medium Heat). Remove garments promptly at end of drying cycle and

place on hangers.

● Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer

will save energy.

● Clean the dryer lint filter each time you dry.

● Clean the dryer exhaust

exhaust can lengthen drying time.

ducting

at least once a year. A partially clogged

Perrn.

Press

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