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
help,
or need more
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e~osion
or to prevent property
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.
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esptiol
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en
mand
de
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
tie
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not
store or
flammable vapors and
vicinity of this or any
—-T
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h
not try to ~t my
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ase
gasohe or other
tiquids
in the
other ap~ce.
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S~LL
GM
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
E
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
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-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
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Page 3
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
w
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:
~
Use this
purpose as
\Q f;’$
$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
Page 4
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
Page 5
●
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
Page 6
HOW TO
w
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
Page 7
-
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
cyclefiits
●
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
FtiterSort
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
Page 8
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 fromknit garments look best if placed
● REMOVE
PROMPTLY-TO
CLOT~S
setting of
help prevent
the dryer promptly at the end ofon 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 dryerthe 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. Whenat 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.
Page 9
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
Page 10
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 tumblein 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
Page 11
‘ ‘ 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
Page 12
~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
Page 13
~
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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Page 14
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
Page 15
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE 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
Page 16
T~
PROBLEM
(continual)
SOL~R
PROBLEM
TO
REMO~ mm
ON
DR~RS _
A
I
POSSIBLE CAUSE
PERMANENT PRESS
SE~G
I
N
you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information service
Center@
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
16
Page 17
NO~S
17
Page 18
NOmS
. ,.
18
Page 19
We’ll Be There
.,
With the purchase
information or
ofyournew
=sistance
GE appliance, receive
from GE, wdll be
tiere.
tie =surance
that
tiyou
ever need
All you have to do is cdl–toll-free!
lmHome
Repair
Se~ice
80MEXARES(80W2-2737)
AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-perated
convenience
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
locations offer you
(7:00
a.m. to
7:00
setice
today or tomorrow, or at your
p.m. weekdays,
9:00
a.m. to
2:00
p.m. Saturdays).
GEAnswerCente~
8086262000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question-will be
answered
Center@
——-s--—.
-—-.—-
prompdy and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
—..
For
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety of
GE appliances, and a brochure tocall
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtiin these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Customem
W&
Special Needs...
Center@
Consumers
access to a
800-TDD-GEAC
information or service.
witi
impaired hearing or speech who have
TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
(800-83
H322)
to request
80M2&2224
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
Witi
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
a multiple-year contract,
Pa& andAccessories
80M2&2002
are ‘accepted.
Page 20
YOUR GE AUTOMATIC
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, pleasepurpose or used commercially.
contact your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000
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
This
book is printed on recycled paper.
Pati
No. 175 D1807P060
Pub
No.
49-9827
1O-W CG
500A200P004
Warrantor: General Electric Company
fufiher help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
If
Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
DDE9605S
DDE8505S
DDE8500S
DDE8200S
DDG9685:
DDG8585!
DDG8580!
DDG8280!
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