GE DDE8200G, DDG8280G Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Dryer

Appliance Registration Automatic Drying

Care and Cleaning Consumer Services

Controls Setting Dryer Exhaust

End-of-Cycle Signal

Energy-Saving Tips Extra Care Cycle

Knits Drying Tips Light Bulb Replacement

Lint Filter Loading 4,9

Model and Serial Numbers operating the Dryer 4,5

Perm.

Press Drying Tips 5-7, 11, 12

C>uide

6,7

5-7, 11

4,9, 13

Models DDE8200G

DDG8280G

13 15

Problem Solver Safety Instructions

Sorting Storing Dryer

Timed Drying User Maintenance Instructions 13

Warranty Back Cover

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Center

10-12

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Help us help you...

If You Need Service

Before

wing

your dryer,

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,

KY40225

If you received a damaged dryer...

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

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on pages 10-12. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Para

obtener la version en

espafiol

name a GE Answer

servicio para el te14fono

este

manual,

Center?

de information

consumidor,

800.626.2000.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical

switches:

3. Extinguish any open flame.

Immediately call

your gas supplier.

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write your phone number—to:

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

will

solve the problem.

all

the details-including

Wacker

Drive

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:

*Don’t turn electric switches

on or off because sparks may

ignite the gas.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

Model Number

Serial Number

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

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

of this or any other appliance.

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~PO~~T

SMETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before

IMPORTANT

SA~TY

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

—

W~G–To

of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your

apptiauce, fo~ow

including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for

intended purpose

this Use and Care Book.

●

This dryer must be properly instilled and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dryer, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

—Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

—Locate where the temperature is above 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.

—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

NOTICE

reduce the risk

basic precautions,

as described in

50°F. (lO°C.)

for

usi~

this appliance.

to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details in the Instructions.

● When disconnecting this

appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction 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.

●

Do not repair or replace any

bstilation

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.

To minimize the possibility of a fire

●

Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber, plastic, or similar materials (such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or burn. Also, some rubber

materi~,

certain circumstances produce

fire by spontaneous combustion.

● Garments labeled “Dry Away

From Heat” (such as life jackets containing in your dryer.

●

Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substance (such as wax, paint, gasoline,

degreasers, solvenk,

may ignite or explode. Do not use or store such substances on/or around your washer and/or dryer during operation.

Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which contains flammable materials

tiard.

panb,

plastic

when heated, - under

fipok)

kerosene, etc.) which

must not be put

dry-cleaning

(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.

●

Clean the lint filter before each

load

to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO N~ OPERATE

DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.

●

Keep area around and underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of

combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

● Do not store ikms that may burn

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

●

The interior of the machine

and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.

●

Exhaust duct (see installation

instructions). Use only metal duct inside dryer or for exhausting dryer to the outside.

To minimize the possibility of

i~ury.

●

Never reach into the dryer while

drum

the

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

●

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to

@fore

loading,

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Important Safety

Imtructions

(continued)

play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded

appticm

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

●

Keep all laundry aids (such

as detergents, 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.

● 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.

●

Never climb on or stand on the

dryer top or door.

●

Do not tamper with controls.

●

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter). NOTE:

~rning

the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

● Do not operate this appliance

if it is damaged, malfunctioning,

partially disassembled, or has

missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

●

If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light. DO NOT

ATTEM~ ~

LIGHT WITH A MAWH. Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the

automati;

ignition may turn

on.

Dryer-applied fabric softeners or anti-static conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the

stitic 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

T~SE

INSTRUCTIONS

How to operate your dryer

WMING—TO readthe

had

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Fabr(c

care

Select, or, s

Your Dryer Properly

. 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.

Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. Generally, if clothes are sorted right for washing, they’re

reduce the risk of fire. electric shock, or

Six

Cycle Dryer

Ext.e Care Cycle

sorted right for drying. See page 8 for sorting help. (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. )

OPT

in.iurv

with

Aut”metic Dry CcIrItrcIl

I”NA,

<X T..

CARE

AN.

to Persons,

SIGNAL

V.r.,eble Signel

“

‘K’””

Set the

Controk

See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 6 and 7.

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Fabric Care Selections

Push a button to select the proper heat for your load.

Should be used with cycles indicated ●

Automatic, Fabric Care Selections

Cottons High Heat

Perm Press Medium Heat

Knits/Delicates

Low Heat Fluff

No Heat

Extra Care

(~perates

only

Cvcle

w[th

Automatic,

Automatic

Regular Cycle

—

●

Perm Press& Knits Cycles.) Turn to ON if desired. To minimize

writies

set in the clothes, the Extra

Perm Press and

Knits Cycles

Select End of

desired. (See below)

@Turn Cycle Selector to desired cycle setting. The selector may be turned in either direction.

Care cycle provides approximately

15 minutes of no-heat tumbling

after the clothes are dry.

Use End-of-Cycle Signal. Signal will sound at five-minute intervals to remind you to remove the clothes.

~Press

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

re-start, close the door and press

the START button.)

PUSH TO START button

What is the difference between

~med

Automatic drying?

Timed

Cycles

●

Cycle

●

Signal, if

Timed Drying

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

Automatic Drying

When using the Automatic Cycles, the

Electronic Sensor Control

system

continually senses the moisture in the tumbling clothes, determines when they are dried to your pre-selected setting, and terminates the cycle automatically. Refer to the CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE for recommended settings. The Cycle Selector will not advance until clothes have reached a degree of dryness.

Dryness selections guide for the automatic cycles

~CLES,

ce~in

End-of-Cycle Signal

(Operates with any cycle.)

Variable Signal

OFF

The Signal control can be set

anywhere between OFF and LOUD, depending on desired sound level. The signal will sound

just before the end of the cycle to

remind you to remove the clothes. To stop signal while sounding, turn

Signal control to OFF or advance Cycle Selector to OFF.

The Signal

should

when drying Polyester Knits or Permanent 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.

LOUD

always be used

Polyester

Kniti

& Permanent Press drying tips

● DO NOT

Garments being dried or

dewrinkled should tumble freely.

● REMOVE

PROM~LY—To help prevent

wrinkling, remove from the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles.

● PLACE ON

Permanent Press and Polyester Knit garments on hangers after drying.

OVERLOAD—

CL~HES

HANGERS— look

best if placed

Set to Middle Position

Auromer, Reguler

cycle

● For most normal loads.

Set

●

For loads that include heavy-

weight fabrics.

●

If you desire to remove more

moisture.

. For lightweight fabric loads.

●

If you desire to remove less

moisture.

●

For very small loads.

..., *

,,.”

toward

,,,

,,””

..~;i+’

.,,’ /

MORE DRY

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Controk

Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

bad

Fabric Care/ Drying Selection*

Cycle

Cycle Setting

Cottons &

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cotton

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic 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

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies. DO NOT MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS.

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See below under “Extra-large

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.

Pillows—Feather and filled (if manufacturer recommends

they be dried in a dryer). See

Special Instructions.

Linens

Items!’

Items:’

Polyester-

Cottons

High Heat

Perm Press Medium Heat

Knits/Delicates Low Heat

Cottons High Heat

Knits/Delicates Low Heat

Cottons High Heat

Fluff

No Heat

Cottons High Heat

Permanent Press Medium Heat

Cottons High Heat

Automatic Regular Cycle

Timed Cycle Set at REGULAR

Automatic Perm Press and Knits Cycle

Timed Cycle

Automatic Perm Press and Knits Cycle

Automatic Perm Press

and Knits Cycle Automatic Perm Press

and Knits Cycle Automatic Regular Cycle

Automatic Regular Cycle

Automatic Perm Press and Knits Cycle

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle First setting—20 minutes;

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle First setting—20 minutes;

Timed Cycle

See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.

for

dry; at DAMP-

DRY for ironing. See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.

Use Extra Care Cycle if desired. DE-WRINKLE setting to de-wrinkle

garments that have not been washed. See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.

Use

Extra

Care Cycle if desired.

Set toward LESS DRY. See Dryness Selection Guide on page

Set toward LESS DRY. See Dryness

Selection Guide on page 5. See Dryness Selection Guide on page

See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.

See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5

Set at 20 to 25 minutes

For first setting, set at 20 minutes; for second setting, set at 15 minutes.

additional settings—5 minutes. Set for time desired.

First setting—20 minutes; additional settings—5 minutes.

second setting—15 minutes;

additional settings—5 minutes

Set at 70 minutes.

*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

by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.

find

that best results are obtained for certain of

your fabrics

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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. minimize wrinkling.

Dry silks and wools in your dryer

Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor dryer to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Bc sure tn dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT. If children’s

Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.

See above instructions.

Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry 25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. iron. Allow to dry before storing.

Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer still damp, Place slipcovers on furniture filter

for excess

lint. Remove and restart dryer.

~~nlj,

rccornmcndcd

slecpwear

towels

is made of Modacrylic,

which have been heated

Rcmovc

for 20

minutes. If itcms arc still wet. reset

irnrncdiatcly.

Rcrnovc

promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to

Rcmovc

promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to

by the garment

turnblc

blanket at

for

cnd

Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and check

rninutcs.

ol’cycle

manulacturcr.

dry only on

Set timer

and

Follow instructions carefully.

and

prevent mildewing. Place two large, dry towels in the

Low

Heat. High Heat can damage these fabrics.

for 20

block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm

li)r 15

to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than

minutes and check again. Items should be removed while

Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat) setting as heat may cause

Stop dryer periodically and check filter

Specialprecuur;

again;

and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. dryer, finish drying on line. Do not, under any circumstances have room to tumble, the air flow may be dried in home size dryers. DO

Check ticking for holes or weak scams where feathers or filling could time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute filling for completely dry. return

—

mildewing. DO

[)n.f must be taken

thcm

to dryer and reset

NOTturrlblc’ cir~ pillow’s ~c)ntuining Kupok.

for cxccss

for

extra-large

blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large itcms, like shag rugs, cannot

NOTrunr/?l(,

tirj;uckct.j

for

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care

For more information on care labeling, send For sale by the Superintendent of

Docurncnts,

fnr

“What’s Ncw About CARE LABELS?’

U.S.

altcr~tion

lint.

Rcmovc

and restart dryer.

itenls.

Set dryer

sure

that article

Check

opcmtc

~~)n/~~inin,q Ktlpok,

more drying time.

bbels

Govcrnrncnt

Printing Office, Washington,

in shape, color

for

m/nuIC,.\ I}IC,n (llc,(k curc:filly.

docs

carefully every

dryer for

cscapc.

Fc~thcr

and

appearance of such articles

not fill drum. Many

Iongcr

times without checking. CAUTION: If large itcms do not

(See filter cleaning instructions above, )

Dry no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for maximum

even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time. If they are not

pillows dry very slowly and must bc dried completely to prevent

Set 15 minutes for second setting, check

Iargc

articles, when wet, have ample room in

fcw

minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills

D.C.

20402.

Page 8

How to sort the clothes

Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing, you will also have properly sorted drying

loads.

Sort by surface tetiure

from

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint, and must be dried separately.

COLLE~RS—

Sort by fabric

from

Synthetics,

;

Blends &

;

Poly Knits

from

Sort by color

~.<

Whites~

from

In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be dried together whenever possible.

Sort by weight

Separate

Light Items

;

For information on tumble drying extra-large items and different fabrics and loads, see pages 6 and 7.

. .

Hea~

Items

(such as

towels)

from

(such as

‘1

curtains)

. . .

Page 9

How to load the clothes

Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes wrinkled.

Loads should look like this:

may

be unnecessarily

Drum

Cottons & Linens

w;th

Drum with

Permanent Press Load

Clean the lint filter before drying every load.

Clean lint filter (see shaded area) by putting your moistened fingers at the corner of a downward motion all the way across to the other corner.

For additional information on lint filter, see page 13.

filter and wiping in

Ene~y-Saving

●

Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier, slower-drying items.

See page 8.

● Do not overload dryer. For

efficient drying, clothes need

tumble freely.

● Use Automatic Drying Cycles

whenever possible to help prevent overdying and to save energy.

~ps

●

To help prevent ironing, use

Perm

Press Medium Heat or

Knits/Delicates

garments promptly at end of drying cycle and place on hangers.

. Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer will save energy.

Low Heat. Remove

● Clean dryer lint filter each time

you dry.

ducting

. Clean dryer exhaust once a year. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.

Iwst

Page 10

~~’

Questiom?

UseThis Problem Solver

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T START

CLOTHES TAKE

LONG TO DRY

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

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 START switch is pushed.

Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. Tore-start, close the door and push

the START switch.

● 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 are correctly set for

the load you want to dry. See pages 4-7.

●

Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean area

under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See page 13.

● Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is

Instructions.

ducted

in accordance with Installation

SHRINKAGE, GENERAL

. 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 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 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.

Page 11

PROBLEM

SHWNKAGE,

KNITS

WNNKLINGIN

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Relamtion

and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

Progressive or delayed shrinkage

gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been

Iaundeti

Shrinkage caused by overheating

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.

●

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.

shrinkage

can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched

is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is

many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for

Relmtion Sue

occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been

above.

heat-

● Too fe

items in

d~er.

Ifdwing only

One

afiicle, add two

or more similar articles, even

if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

●

Improper loads. Avoid

laundering heavy pemanent 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

●

Incorrect water

level.

Use

wrin~ing.

large water level for medium load;

Also, use Permanent Press Dry Cycle.

medium level or half full

for small load.

. Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm

water with plenty of detergent.

Page 12

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

WRINKLING IN

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS (continued)

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

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.

To remove

Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting.

Rerinse and dry on “Permanent Press” setting.

. If unsuccessful,

. Iron carefully.

Send to dry cleaners for pressing.

●

Some

*N~E:

out cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since it’s the cotton portion which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of Permanent Press performance will result.

vou

need more

hel~..

call. toll free: GE Answer Center”” ‘

8W.626.2~

consumer information service

wrinkles:

wrirddes

If you

wrin~ed,

retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutes and hang immediately.

may remain which cannot be removed?

good

laundry procedures and Permanent press clothes

the finish may not be good quality. Also, in permanent press synthetic/

Still COme

Page 13

Care and Cleaning

USER

MMNTEN~CE

INSTRUCTIONS

mod

dryer care

The Drum.

drum is rust-resistant and requires no special care.

The Exterior.

washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects.

The Lint Filter.

before every use as described on page 9. Periodically lint filter should be removed and suction hose from vacuum cleaner should be inserted into the opening. See below.

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Porcelain enamel

Wipe off any spills or

Wipe lint filter

To store dryer

time, disconnect power supply and clean lint filter.

Do not store dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

CAUTIONS:

●

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

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.

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.

for a short period of

How b replace

BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULB, BE SURE THE DRYER POWER CORD. Unscrew the bulb and replace it with the same type 10 watt bulb.

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UNPLUG

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilating air. The air intake is located on rear of dryer.

Dryer Exhaust:

the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year.

Make sure there is at least 3” clearance from rear dryer louvers to the wall.

Inspect and clean

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Notes

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Be There

With ‘the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive

assurance that if you ever need information or from

In-Home Repair Service

800-GE-CARES

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

semice today or tomorrow, or at your

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weekday> 9:00

days). Our factory-trained technicians

know your appliance inside and out—

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one visit.

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Service Contracts

800-626-2D4

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive

a substantial discount. With a year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

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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

WHAT

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 pafi 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 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

for

succeeding owner 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 Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

servicers during normal working

hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

. 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 FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General,

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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