Ge DDG8580S, DDG9685S, DDG8280S, DDE8500S, DDE8200S User Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Automatic
Cycle Settings

End Cycle Signal ........................................7, 8

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

Fabric and Drying Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Knits Drying Tips .....................................7, 13

Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lint Filter

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Permanent Press Drying

SoRing

Timed

✎

✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎

✎

✎✌

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Care and Cleaning

...

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Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12

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

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

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

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

User Maintenance Instructions ...............11

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

Dwing...........................................8

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Tips.......8,

Clothes ..........................................7, 9

Dwing...................................................8

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Problem solver ......................14-16

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

Impotiant

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

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Models: DDE9605S DDG9685S

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Services...................l9

Phone Numbers .......................1 9

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DDE8500S DDG8580S
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YOU...

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operate and maintain your
new dryer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.

If you don’t understand something

help,

or need more
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or to prevent property

Save time and money.

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

If you received a
damaged dryer...

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

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esptiol

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must be

personal

Write

dom

the model

and serial numbers.

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

dso

on

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

Model Number

Setial

Number

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

foflowed

inj~

to

~

or loss of

Ma

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not

store or
flammable vapors and
vicinity of this or any

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not try to ~t my

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ase

gasohe or other

tiquids

in the

other ap~ce.

YOU

S~LL

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appkce.

any electrid switch;

do not use any phone inyourbddiug.

c ~ear

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

I

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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.

the room, btiding or area of

d

occupants.

the

Care

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

Applimces, Appliace

Louisville, KY 40225

-ediately d

neighbor’s

iustructiom

●

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you cannot reach your gas

d

the fire

—Mation and service m~ be performed

by a

qtiled Wer,

the gas

supptier.

Park

your gas sup~er

phone FOBOW

the gas

tirn

suppher’s

suppfier,

departmen~

service agency or

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

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2

The

Ctifornia Safe

Enforcement Act r~uires the governor of

C~fornia to publish a list of substances known

to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and rquires 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

natti

gas or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers
combustion. Exposure

minitied

to the outdoors.

tirther by properly venting the dryers

Drinking Water

WM

minimize incomplete

to

these substances can be

and

Toxic

●

Do not

repair or replace any
part of the
any servicing

recommended in
in

pubMhed

understand and have the

9

or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that

tie

cord is located so that it
on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.

ToM*

of a Fire

user-repair instructions that you

●

When

pti

by the plug rather than the

cord

to avoid damage to the cord

* ● e

tie Possibtiity

H-d

appHance

this

Use and Care Book or

disconnhg

or attempt

unless specifi~y

SWS

to carry out.

this appliance

wi~

not be stepped

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A

arnin&To

electric
when using your

reduce

shock, or

the

injury

risk of

to persons

fi,

apptiance, fo~ow basic

precautions, including the following:

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Use this

purpose as

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$aQ

o

is used.

hstructions sheet

one by

800.626.2000.

—Properly ground to

ti
FoMowde*

—Locate where the temperature is

(10*C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control
dryer

<onnect

and

electrical overload.

—Efiausting

RECOWNDED

of moisture and lint

room.

in

appkance ody

described in this Use and Care Book.

●

This

#

dryer must be properly instiled

and

located in accordance with

Ins@tion ktructions

If you did

with your dryer, you cm obtain

cd~ng, to~ ~,

for its intended

before it

not

receive an

the GE Answer

kstilation

the

Center@,

conform with

governing

where

%ed

Carefully follow the Exhausting Details

tie htilation hstructions.

codes

and ordinances.

in

hstiation

system.

to a

power supply circuit

to the outside is STRONGLY

Do

not

it MI be

propedy

to prevent large amounts

tiom

Instructions.

above

W or

e~osed to

rated, protected

being blown into the

store the

the weather.

to avoid

50°F.

* Etiust Duct4ee

Use otiy rigid
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for efiausting to

PLAS~C OR
DU~ORK

PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE
A

~ WIT
O~RWSE RES~CTED ~
D~G

●

Do

not dry articles containing rubber,

or

stiar nraterkds

shoes, galoshes, bath mats,

plastic bags, pillows, etc.) as

melt

or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when
heated, can under certain circumstances produce
fire by spontaneous combustion.

●

Do not store items that

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

during operation.

CAN CAUSE A

COLLAPSES OR BECOMES

~STALLA~ON.

lnsMation

meti

or

fletible

the

outside.

O-R COMBUS~LE

(such as padded bras, tennis

may

bum or melt

hstructions.

metal 4“

USE OF

~.

USE OR

plastiq

mgs,

bibs, baby pants,

these rnaterids

may

3

MORTMT

●

Garments labeled

(such as Me jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.

●

J’f

~ /

h

substanc= (such
degreasers, dry-deanin

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

beauty

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

higtiy

acetone,
some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum

Do not wash or dry articles

that
~mh~in,~~in,orspo~ed

with combustible or explosive

salons, restaurants or barbershops,

not be

placed in or near the dryer until

flammable items

denaturd

“Dry

Away from Heat”

have been cleaned in,

as wax,

alcohol,

pain~ gasokne,

solven@

g

used

in homes such as:

gasoHne,

&sWatw.

kerosene,

SmH

not

use

anWor

used

in

etc.)

d

sotids

and

kerosene,

(continued)

mSTRUC~ONS

To

Wtie

●

Never reach into the dryer while the

drum is moving.

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

●

Do not dry

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

&’\

~ /

Toavoid sucharesult, tiegment

A

*

@

apptianca

shipping or packing
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer compartment.

tie Possibti&

Before loading, unloading

fibe@ass

●

The laundry process can reduce

the flame

manufacturer’s care instructions
should be

●

Close supervision is necessary

if this
near

cMdren

with this

Dispose of discarded

articles in your dryer.

retardancy

foflowed

apptiance

chfidren.

to play inside, on, or

apphance

materhds

of

Injuq

of fabrics.

very

carefdly.

is used by or

Do not

*OW

or any discarded

apptices

properly. Before

and

●

Clean

the

tit

~ter

1~-

a

to

prevent ht

the dryer or in the room.

OPERA~ ~ DR~R -0~
~~

s

Keep the area

appliances free from the
combustible

chemicals, etc.

●

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer
cleaned

W

PLA~.

around and underneath your

materia~

periodidy

by a

before each load

accum~tion

DO

~ L~

accmmdation

such as

lin$

qu~ed

paper, rags,

shodd

individual

inside

NOT

of

be

●

Keep dl

k~tiy aids

(such

as detergents, bleaches, fabric

m

%

n

container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around

and dry to reduce the

B

maintenmce

and cleaning of the lint

*

●

Do not tamper with the

softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of

ctidren,

cabinet. Observe dl warnings on

minimize the

●

To

shoc& unplug

power supply before attempting

or cleaning (except the removal

NO~:

~

knob to anOW position does NOT

.

discomect

power

preferably in a

your app~ances cl-

possibfity

possibfity

this

fiker).

Turning

the

apphan=

supply.

controk.

Iwked

of

sfipping.

of electric

apphanw horn

tie

Cycle

Sel=tor

from

be

any

the

4

●

Do not operate this

mtiunctioning, parti~y

apptiance

if it is damaged,

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

●

Never

●

U

climb

yours

on or stand on the dryer top.

is a gas

dryer, it is equipped

tith

an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a

pflot Hght

Wm

your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.

A

~TCH.

DO NOT

A~

TO LIG~

Burns may restit from having

D~er-appMed

Fabric Softeners or

Anti-static Conditioners

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

We raomrnend you use either a fabric

sofiener

in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s
instructions

product for which

for those

the

products, or try a dryer-added

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
of the manufacturers of those products and

these

products are the responsibility

are

not covered under the warranty of this appliance.

WSTRUC~ONS

●

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

one or two heavier, slower-drying items.

●

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

to tumble freely.

●

Use Automatic Cycles whenever possible to help prevent overdying

and to save energy.

●

Remove garments promptly at the end of the drying cycle and place

on hangers.

●

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

will save energy.

●

Clean the dryer lint filter each time you dry.

●

Clean the dryer exhaust

exhaust can lengthen drying time.

ducting

at least once a year. A partirdly

clogged

HOW TO

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WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, read the

DDE9605S and DDG9685S

DDE8505S and DDG8585S

I

~ORTANT

OPEMTE

Feamres

SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS before operating this

\

md

appearmces

YO~

CLOT~S

may vary slightly

~~

DRYER

apptiance.

DDE8500S and DDG8580S

—

6

-

DDE8200S and DDG8280S

I

Set the Controls —

Controls and features will vary from model to model.

See Suggested Fabric and Drying Selections guide.

~

Drying Selections.

your load.

Drying
Selections

Cottons
High Heat

, Perm. Press

Medium Heat

hits~elicates

Low Heat

Huff

No Heat*

*Huff-No Heat option can be used with an automatic cycle, but for

best performance it is recommended to be used with a timed cycle.

NOTE:

Drying times will vary according to the
type of heat used (Electric, Natural gas or
gas), size of
clothes, and condition of exhaust ducts.

Select the proper heat for

Should

be used with cycles indicated

Automatic

Automatic

Regulm

cycle fiits

●

load,

types of fabrics, wetness of

Perm. Press and

Cycles

● ●

● ●

●

Timed

Cycles

●

●

LP

Etira

Perm. Press and

DDG9685S

pad, to select. For

turn the

setting in clothes, the Extra Care cycle provides
approximately 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after
the clothes are dry. Use End Cycle Signal if your
dryer has one. Signal will sound to remind you to
remove the

End Cycle Signal.

For

DDG8585S

DDE8500S~DG8580S turn the

desired level.

On
DDG8585S

change an option.

Stirt.

DDE8505S~DG8585S

button to start the dryer. For

DDG8580S

Start

~

Cycle Selector.

desired cycle setting. The selector may be turned
in either direction.

Turn the Cycle Selector to the

(Opening the door during operation stops the
dryer. To restart, close the door and follow above
directions.)

Care Cycle.

control

Operates only with the Automatic

~ts

cycles. For

and DDE8505S~DG8585S

models

hob

DDE8500S~DG

to SET. To minimize

modek

cloties.

Set End

models DDE%05S~DG9685S and

Cycle

Signal, if desired.

press the pad, to select. For

control

modek DDE9605S~DG9685S

select

R@et

Options

For

models

DDE9605S~DG9685S

press the

and

DDE8200S~DG8280S

bob

to start the dryer.

and DDE8505S/

if you wish to

Wsh

to Start

models

DDE8500S/

DDE9605S/

press the

8580S

writie

DDE8505S/

modek

hob

to

and

turn the

Check the Lint

Ftiter Sort

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.

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.

7

End

Cycle Signal

HOW TO

OPEMTE

(on models so equipped)

YOUR DRYER

(continued)

For models DDE8500S and DDG8580S. This

signal operates with
set anywhere between OFF

any

cycle. The control can be

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,
turn the signal control to OFF or advance the Cycle
Selector to OFF.

For models DDE9655S~DG9685S and

DDE8505S~DG8585S.

This signal operates
with any cycle. Press pad to select. The signal
will sound just before the end of the cycle to

remind you to remove the clothes. To cancel the

signal while sounding, press the Reset Options pad.

This signal should always be used when drying
polyester knits or permanent press items which should
be removed as soon as the dryer stops to help prevent

writies.

“

PLACE ON

WNGERS—

Permanent press

and

polyester

Polyester

● DO NOT

hits

& Permanent Press Drying Tips

OVERLOAB

Garments being dried or

dewrinkled

should tumble freely. wrinkling, remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed

● REMOVE

PROMPTLY-TO

CLOT~S

setting of

help prevent

the dryer promptly at the end of on hangers after drying.
the drying cycles.

The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying

Automatic Drying (Electronic)

Automatic Drying.

When using

Timed Drying

(on some models) the Automatic Cycles, the dryer the Timed Cycles, you select

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 certain degree of dryness.

continually senses the temperature
of the

air

in the dryer drum. Wet
laundry keeps this air cool. When at the end of this time period.
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 o~ until it automatically
turns off the dryer.

the number of minutes you wish
the dryer to run and it turns off

When using

Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles

For the
dryer set near
the dried items when the dryer stops.

If they are drier than you would like
set toward Less Dry the next time you
dry a similar load.

If you desire them to be drier, set
toward More”Dry the next time you
dry a similar load.

f~st

few times you use your

●

position and feel

8

As a general guideline...

Set near ● position

●

For most normal loads.

Set toward Less Dry

●

For light-weight fabric loads.

c

If you desire to remove less moisture.

“

For very small loads.

Set toward More Dry

●

For loads that include heavy-weight fabrics.

●

If you desire to remove more moisture.

Sort by Sutiace Texture

Separate

m

m

~

Producers

mcm

Sort by Fabric

Separate

Sort by Color

Lint

.

m

from :=

m

Colle@ors

Lint u

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and

chenille—give up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and

napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract
lint. These must be dried separately.

In addition to

sorting to reduce
lint collection, we
recommend that you

wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.

Sort

by Weight

Separate

%=

Hea~

Items

~

mm

(such as

towels)

a

HOW TO

Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily
Loads should look like this:

wntied.

Drum with

Cottons & Linens

from

%

Light Items

~

(such as

curtains)

m-

/\

/

For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the

m

Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide.

LOD Tm CLOT~S

II

Drul

Permanent Press Load

-

9

SUGGESTED

FAB~C

Cycle Suggested

Automatic Regular

AND

For Clothes

●

●

DR~G

LoaWabrics

SELECTIONS

such as:

Cottons and linens
Down-filled garments, if machine

washing and drying is recommended

“

Automatic Permanent
Press &

hits

Delicates

Timed

The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on
fabric care

labek. For best drying resulk, follow your spec~lc fabric care label below.

Permanent press fabrics with cotton

●

Synthetics

●

Silks and wools

I .Rayon

●

●

c

and acetate
Pillows*
Blankets**

Extra large items***

Drying Selection

High Heat

Medium Heat

Low Heat

I

High Heat

Medium Heat

Articles may be
dried in a tumble in a tumble dryer at a
dryer at medium to

Articles may be dried Articles should be

hung to dry.

low setting.

high setting.

Special Instructions

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

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape.

O~Y

ONE

DRY

P~LOW

AT A TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop
dryer occasionally and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying.
Check pillow at end of drying time-if not completely dry, return pillow to dryer
and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows
completely to prevent mildew. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok.

**Blankets

Put 2

or

4 dry

towels into the dryer; tumble
20-25 minutes. DO NOT set control for more
ONE

BLAN~T

AT A

~ME.

Remove blanket at the end of the cycle and
block the blanket back to its original shape. Allow to dry thoroughly
before storing.

***Ex~a

Large

Queen or

Items—

~ng

size
sheets; Blankets or
Spreads; Mattress

Covers~ads

First setting-20 minutes; check and redistribute load. Then set timer for

15 minutes; check load again. Reset timer at 5 minute intervals, checking
after each 5 minutes to make sure that the articles do not fill
many large articles, when wet, have ample room in the dryer, but as they
dry and fluff up, they may not have room to tumble. CAUTION: If large
items do not have room to tumble, the air flow may
could result in scorching your valuable items.
should be dried alone.

Articles should be
hung soaking wet to
drip dry.

dry

very slowly and must be dried

dry

for 5 minutes. Set timer for

than

25 minutes. DRY ONLY

be

blocked, which

NOTE:

Mattress cover/pads

Articles should be
dried on a flat surface.

the

dryer drum:

10

‘ ‘ User Maintenance Instructions

CAUTION:

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

If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it

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
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

norrndly.

caused by pre-treatment products
is not covered by your warranty.

Damage to your dryer

Dryer Drum

The drum is rust-resistant and
requires no special care.

Lint

Ftiter

Before every dryer
use,

clean the lint

Put

filter.
moistened fingers
at the comer of the
filter and wipe
the way across to
the other comer.

your

dl

Lint

Dryer

Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust

a year. See the section, Maximize
Your Dryer Efficiency by Keeping
the Exhaust Duct Clean.

Filter

Air Circtiation

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilating air.

Efiaust

ducting

at least once

Dryer Storage

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

Periodicdly,

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

Drum Lamp

BEFOW WPLAC~G

THE LIGHT BULB, BE

SURE TO UNPLUG THE

DR~R

Simply reach above
loading opening from
inside the drum. Remove
the bulb and
the same type

POWER CORD.

reulace

with

~0-watt

bulb.

11

~ZE

YOUR

DR~R

E~IC~NCY

BY

~EP~G

m

EX~UST

DUCT CLEAN

Maintenance should be done periodically (at least once a year) to prevent clogging.

1.

Disconnector turn off the electrical

power to your appliance.

2. Disconnect the exhaust duct from your dryer.

s—

yn

.

Q,

Q

-\

\

Exhaust
hood

. .

3. Clean the exhaust duct from the
end where the dryer is connected
to the exhaust hood using:

●

the hose attachment of your

vacuum cleaner;

●

a dust rag attached to a pole

(for straight stretches) or
attached to a drain cleaning
wire (for less accessible turns).

4. Inspect the exhaust hood. To minimize resistance
to the exhaust air flow:

●

make sure the flaps move freely (you may check

with a mirror);

●

make sure the flaps are fully open when the

dryer is on;

●

make sure there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)

nesting inside the exhaust duct.

1

/

Check turns in the exhaust duct for
any collected lint and remove.

move

freely

12

o

Exhaust Hood

@

Flaps

~

rools

Needed

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

hife

Dryer Door

1.

Open the door and

remove the filler plugs
opposite the hinges.

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

f

3. Insert these screws
about

hdf

the

BO~OM

for each hinge, on the

.-

opposite side.

way into

holes,

mere

k

you removed the filler plugs.)

9

*

the two screws.

Attention: The door must be held firmly in place

until the two screws are tightened.

4.

Loosen the top screw from each hinge on the dryer

hdf

face

5. With one hand holding
the top of the door and
the other hand holding
the bottom, remove the
door from the dryer by
lifting it UP and OUT.

way.

7.

With the other screws,

secure each hinge at
the top.

8.

Tighten the two top

screws of each hinge.

9.

Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which

the door was removed.

,

8

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13

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T

CLO=S TA~

LONG TO DRY

ST~T

TOO

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Dryer

unplugge&

●

No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is

getting current. Most electric dryers

●

Controls improperly set. Make sure controls

DDG8580S

turned to

START.

Make sure power cord is plugged

use

two.

=d

DDE8200S~DG8280S

are

set and

in.

on

modek DDM500S/

the

Start knob is

Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To

resin close the door and turn Start knob to START. Make sure controls

on models

the Push To

DDE9W5S~DG9W5S

Start

pad is pressed. Opening the door

and

DDE8505SDDG8585S

are

set and

during operation stops

the dryer. To restart, close the door and press the Push To Start pad.

●

Dryer door is open. Close door

●

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

outlet or circuit while the

*

Controls improperly set. Check dl controls to make sure they are

set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate

* Clogged lint filter. Remove and

area under

●

hproper

tint flter

ducting. Make sure dryer is

with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.

secnrely+er

tier

is o~rating.

will not run with door open.

clen

falter before every load.

ducted

in accordance with the

correctiy

Your

Dryer section.

Periodicdly

clean

InsWtion tistructions.

s

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

wrdl

obstruction; make sure damper in outside
ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly

hstdlation

the

●

Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit

Instructions.

cap operates easily. H flexible

instiled

according to

breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or

sti

tripped and the dryer to

●

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

“

Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take along

tumble without heat.

time to remove moisture.

●

Tm

many items in dryer. Dry

ody

one washer load at a time. Do not

combine loads.

●

Too few items in dryer. M

even if dry, to insure proper

dryhg ody

tnmbhg.

one article, add two more

s~ar

articles,

/

14

●

Some fabrics

WW

shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed
by hand and drip dried; others maybe safely

FOUOW

garment manufacturers’ care labels

exactiy. Uin

wash or tumble dry.

washed

but will shrink in a dryer.

doubt, do not machine

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Relmtion sh~~e

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

●

Pro~ive

fabrics) is

or delayed shine

gradudly

that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for

relaxation shrinkage above.

●

Sh~e

been

-used

by

heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the
temperatures used to
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

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. H drying only one article, add two or more similar

articles, even if dry, to

●

hproper

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

may

clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely.
Permanent press loads should always be smaller than
than medium loads.

●

Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use

which provides a cool-down
Press drying cycle.

●

bcorrect

or

●

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

water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level

hdf fi~

for

smM

plenty of detergent.

●

Failure to use

fabric

minimize w-rig.

can occur

in

knit fabrics that have been improperly

is caused when starch or sizing (in some

removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments

overheati~

shape

set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected,

insure

occurs in certain

proper tumbling.

Pe~

ri~se

to minimize

knit

fabrics that have

regdar

loads.

ent

Press wash cycle

writiing. Mso,

prompdy

..no

and

more

use Permanent

load.

witi

softener. Proper use of fabric softener

wdl

(continued next page)

15

T~

PROBLEM

(continual)

SOL~R

PROBLEM

TO

REMO~ mm

ON

DR~RS _

A

I

POSSIBLE CAUSE

PERMANENT PRESS

SE~G

I

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800.626.2000
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TO ~MO~ _~ES:

●

Retumble

●

Rerinse

c Eunsu=essful, retumble on

and hang immediately.

● kon

●

Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing.

●

Some

*

NOTE:

clothes
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton
eventually wear away leaving
which is treated for permanent press, a loss or
performance

on Permanent Press setting.

and dry on Permanent Press setting.

norrnd

tem~rature

metily.

writies

may remain which cannot be removed.*

If

YOU

follow good laundry

sti~

come out

writied,

prwedures

the finish may not be good

ody

the synthetic. Since it’s the cotton portion

wtil resdt.

for 10-12 minutes

and

dwrease

w~~ent

ptiion

press

qutity.

of the

Also,

fabfic

of permanent press

in

can

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17

NOmS

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information or

ofyournew

=sistance

GE appliance, receive

from GE, wdll be

tiere.

tie =surance

that

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ever need

All you have to do is cdl–toll-free!

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scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service

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Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.

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free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

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you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

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WARRANTY

CLOTHES DRYER

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here.

proof of

original purchase

date is

needed to obtain semice

under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide,
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace

any pati

because of a manufacturing
defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

From the second through fifth
year from date of original purchase,
we will replace, free of charge,
an extra-large capacity dryer
drum that fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for
the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.
Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please purpose or used commercially.
contact your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:

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consumer information service

c

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.

of

the

dryer that fails

Cente@

free of

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the
travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be

provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer

normal working hours.

Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or

beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

●

Replacement of house fuses or

. Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended

●

Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Car@ servicers during

D.C.

In Alaska the

sewice

technician’s

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

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

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

Manager<onsumer

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Pub

No.

49-9827

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500A200P004

Warrantor: General Electric Company

fufiher help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

If

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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DDE8505S
DDE8500S
DDE8200S

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