GE DDG9280G, DDE9300L, DDG9380L Use and Care Manual

Contents

D!er

Appliance Registration Automatic Drying

Care and Cleaning Controls Setting Guide

Dryer Exhaust 13 End-of-Cycle Signal

Energy-Saving Tips Knits Drying Tips

Light Bulb Replacement 13 Lint Filter

Loading 4,9 Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Instructions Perm Press Drying Tips

6,7 Sorting 4,8

5, 11 Warranty Back Cover

4,9, 13

4,5

5,11, 12

Models DDE9200G

DDG9280G DDE9300L DDG9380L

2 Problem Solver 5 Repair Service

Safety Instructions

Storing Dryer

5 Timed Drying 9

User Maintenance Instructions 13

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IMPOKIANT

Before using your dryer, read this book ~fdy.

Itis intended to help you operate and

maintain your new dryer properly.

Keepithandy for answersto your questions.

Ifyou don’tunderstand 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 (orbuilder) that soldyou the dryer.

Savetime and money.

Beforeyou request service...

checkthe Problem Solver on pages 10-12.Itlists causes of minor operating problems that youcancorrect yourself.

Writedownthe modeI and serial numbers.

You’llfindthem on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door.

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

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls

concerning your dryer.

Toobtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Para obtener la versi6n en espa.iiolde este manual, name a GE Answer Cente& servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor, teh$fono800.626.2000.

FOR

YOURSAFETY

Ifyousmellgas: 1,Open windows.

2. Don’ttouch electricalswitches:

3.Extinguishany openflame.

4.Immediatelycall yourgassupplier.

*Don’t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas.

FORYOURSAFETY Donotstoreoruse

gasolineor other flammablevaporsand liquidsinthevicinity ofthisoranyother appliance.

Read all iIIStI’UCtiOnS ‘ before using this “-‘ appliance.

IMPmTmT MFETY

The California Safe Drinking Waterand Toxic Enforcement Act Rquiresthe Governor of Califbmia topublish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposureto time ofthese substances, namely benzene, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized .-“’ further by properly venting the dryers to the outdoors.

W~G-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliancq foUowbasic precautions, inciuding the following:

~Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

this Use and Care Book.

● This dryer must be properly

installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If

you did

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.

N~CE

as described in

not receive an Installation

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

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—Locate where the temperature

isabove 50°F. (lO°C.)for satisfactory operation ofthe dryer control system. Donot install or storethe dryer where itwill be exposed tothe weather.

–Connect to aproperly rated, protected and sized power-supply circuit to avoidelectrical overload.

—Exhausting tothe outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED toprevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room. Carefully followthe ExhaustingDetailsintheInstallation Instructions.

. men disconnecting

this

appiiance pull by the plug rather than thecord to avoiddamage tothe cord orjunction ofcord andplug.

Make sure that the cord is located so

that itwill not be stepped on,

tripped overor otherwise subjected

todamage or stress.

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oDo not repairor replace any

~ part of the appiiance or attempt

any servicing unless specflcaily

recommended in this Use and CareBook or in published userrepair instructions that you undemtand and havethe skilis to

carry out.

minimix the possibility

To ofafirehazard.

● ~ not~ h-t todry~cl~

containing rubber, plasti~ or

simkrmaterhds (SUCilaspadded b- tennis shoes, galoshes, bath

-w%b*mP@%-

- etc.) asthesematerhdsmay melt or burn. Also, some rubber

~b--mder certain circumstances produce

f~by spontaneous combustion.

● Garments labeled “Dry AW

FromHeat”(such asiitbjacicets

containing Kapok)must not be put inyour dryer.

● DO notwashor dry articles

thathavebeen cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, orspotted with combustibleorexpiosivesubstances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cieaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which mayignite or explode. Do not use orstore such substances on/or around your washer and/or dryer during operation.

● Any article on which you have

used acleaning solvent,

or which

contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towelsused inbeauty salons, restaurants orbarbershops, etc.) must not beplaced inor near the dryer until all traces ofthese flammable liquids or solids and their fumes havebeen removed. There aremany highly flammable items used in homes suchas: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spotremovers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers

and products containing petroleum

distillates.

. cl-n the ~t fiiter ~fom ~ch

load to preventiint accumulation inside thedryer or in theroom.

Do IN(YrOPERATETHE

DRYERWITHOUT THE LINT FIIXERINPLACE.

● ~p areaaround and

underneath your appliance free fmm the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

● DO notstoreitemsthatmaybum

ormelt (suchas clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on topof the dryer during O~EitiO1l.

. me ~te~or Of&e ~~e

and theexhaust ductconnection . Mdethedryersliould beckankd

periodically bya qualified

individual.

● ❞❞ dud (~ Wation

instructions). Use only metal duct inside dryeror for exhausting dryertothe outside.

Tominimize the possibility of iqjury.

● Never reach into the dryerwhile

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

● Close supervision isnecessary

if this appiiance is used by or near children. Do not ailow children to play inside, on or with this appiiance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shippingor packing materiais properiy. Before discarding a dryer, or removing from service, removethe door of the drying compartment.

● Keep ail 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 avoidpersonal

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

resuit from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.

. me la~d~ ~~ess ~ ~~ce

theflame

avoid such a resuit, the garment ~

rnanuiiwturer’s care instructions ~; -

● To

ofekxt& ‘tiyk, UX@UfJi$is+. ~ ~.~~;

8@kUkCdfK$tith6$Ck& S@ &cfore attfynpting my Iw@mq+&;&j

or ck&&g @k&f#tM &&5w!n&$’@

darling &the tit fikef). NOTE: ‘:;f

‘IhrningtheC@e SActor knob

to anOFF position does N(YI’ .

discomect the

the power supply.

re&&ncyof M3rics. lb *.

mkimize thqpossibility s ~;

appiiance I%Om

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ImpOI’t2111tSafety Instructions (continued)

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;agasdryer, iti$: “ ‘ “

with an auton@ic electric

ignition and does not have a pilot light. DO NCYi’A~EMPI’ ?0 . LIGHT WITH A MATCH, &iRIS may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when theautomatic ignition may turn on.

“static ektricity in th&n.We ~

recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle,

accordingto the manufiwturer’s

instructions far thk produe@ or

try a dryer-added product for

which the manufacturer gives written

assurance on *hepackage

.that their product can be safely

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How to operateyourdryer

W~ING-To reduce the risk offire, electric shock, or injury topersons, readthe IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS beforeoperating thisappliance.

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Extre Care Cycle

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MEOW HEAT

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NO MEAT

PUSH TO

START

SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS ~~

Load Your Dryer PropeAy

c 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 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. )

Set the Controls

See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 6 and 7.

~ Fabric Care Selections Push a button to select the proper heat for your load.

Should be used with cycles indicated ●

Fabric Care Selections Regular Cycle Knits Cycles

Cottons High Heat

Perm Press Medium Heat

Knits/Delicates Low Heat

Fluff No Heat

Extra Care Cvc]e

Automatic

●

(Operates onl~ w;th .4utomatic

Perm Press& Knits Cycle.) Turn to ON if desired. Tominimize

wrinkles set in the clothes, the Extra Care cycle provides approxi-

Automatic,

Perm Press and

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mately 15minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.

Use End-of-Cycle Signal. Signal ~,ill sound at five-minute

to remind you to remove the clothes.

Timed Cycles

●

htt3Wik

~ Select End of Cycle Signal, if Dryness selections guide for the automatic cycles

desired.

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

~ Press PUSH lU STARTbutton to start dryer. (Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To re-start, close the door and press

the STARTbutton.)

Setto

Middle

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Position

Automatm ‘%’ OW

Set toward

Regular ,-> cycle

MORE DRY = ~

Set

toward

Autof?’tetIC ‘:s ~F Regular ~..

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LESS DRY =

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● Formostnormalloads.

● Forloadsthat includeheavy

weightfabrics.

● If youdesireto removemore moisture,

● Forlightweightfabricloads.

Ifyoudesire to removeless moisture.

●

. Forverysmallloads.

End-of-Cycle Signal

(Operates with any cycle.)

Verwble 91gnal

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 cycleto

remind you to remove the clothes.

Tostop signal while sounding, turn Signal control to OFF or advance Cycle Selector to OFF.

The 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 setting of wrinkles.

The signal should also be used with the Extra Care Cycle.

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Polyester Knits & Permanent Press drying tips

● DO N(YI’OVERLOAD—

Garments being dried or dewrinlded should tumble freely.

● REMOVE CLOl?HES

PROMITLY-TO help prevent wrinkling, remove from the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles.

● PLACE ON HANGERS—

Permanent Press and Polyester Knit garments look best if placed on hangers after drying.

What is the difference between Automatic & Timed drying?

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 cycleautomatically. Referto the CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE for recommended settings. The Cycle Selector will not advance until clothes have reached a certain degree of dryness.

Timed Drying

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

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