GE DDP1380GFM, DDP1380GDM, DDP1380GCM, DDP1380GBM, DDP1380GAM Owner’s Manual

Spacemaker Dryer

Contents

Accessory Kits 4 Problem Solver 9, 10
Appliance Registration 2 Sal_ty Instructions 3,4

Automati( Drying 7 Sorting 5

Care and Cleaning 8 Spe(ial Drying Instru(tions 8

Consumer Servi(es 11 Timed Drying 7

(2ontrolsSetting Guide 6,7 User Maintenan(e Instru(tions 8

Dryer Exhaust 8 Warranty Ba(k Cover

Energy-Savlng Tips 4

Extra Care Feature 7
Fabri( Sol_eners 4

Knits Drying Tips 7,8
l.int Filter 6

I ,oading 5-7
Model and Serial Numbers 2

operating Instru( tions 6,7 GEAnswer Center_

Porto. Press Drying Tips 7,8, l0 80_.626.2000

Models DDPI370G

DDP1375G
DDP1380G

GEAppliances

Help us help you... If you need service

Before using your dryer,
read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate

an(] maintain your new dlyer

properly.

Keep it handy fbr answers to your

questions.

If you don't understand something

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

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model

and serial numbers.

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

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with

your dryer. Before sending in this

card, please write these numbers
here:

Model Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Ifyousmellgas:

1.Openwindows.

2. Don't touch

electricalswitches:

3.Extinguishany
openflame.

4. Immediatelycall

yourgassupplier.

*Don't turn electric switches

on or off because sparks may

ignite the gas.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Donotstoreor use

gasolineor other
flammablevaporsand

liquidsin the vicinity
of this or anyother

appliance.

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 flmher help.

FIRST, contact the people who

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including

your phone number to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls

concerning your dryer.

If you received a
damaged dryer...

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

&Ter.

Save time and money.
Before you request
service...

Check the Problem Solver on
pages 9 and 10. It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING--To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury

to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic

precautions, including the
following:

• Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose as described in

this Use and Care Book.

.This dryer must be properly

installed and located in accordance

with the Instigation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not
receive an Installation Instructions

sheet with your &yer, 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 50°F (10°C) for
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

to prevent large amounts of
moisture and lint from being blown

into the room. Carefully follow the
Exhausting Details in the

Installation Instructions. If your

dryeris notexhausted to the
outside, seespecial instructions on

page 8.

,When disconnecting this
appliancepull by the plug rather

than thecord to avoiddamageto
thecord orjunction of cordand

_olug.Make sure that the cord is

cated so that it willnotbe stepped

on, tripped over or otherwise
subjectedto damage orstress.

.Do not repair or replace any
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 hazard.

. 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 pants, plastic bags, etc.) as
these materials may melt or

burn. Also, some rubber
materials, when heated, can

under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous

combustion.

.Garments labeled "DIN Away

From Heat" (such as life jackets
containing Kapok) must not be put

in your dryer.

• Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,

soaked in, or spotted with

combustible or explosive

substances (such as gasoline,
degreasers, drydeaning solvents,

kerosene, etc.) which may give

off vapors that could ignite or

explode, Do not use or store such

substances on/or around your

washer and/or dryer dttring

operation.

• Anyarticle ou which you have

used a cleaning solvent, or which

contains flammable materials (such
as cleaning cloths,mops, towels
used in beauty salons,restaurants
or barbershops, etc.) must not be

placed in or near the dryer until all
traces of these flammable liquids or

solids and theirfumeshave been

removed.There aremany highly
flammableitems usedin homes

suchas: acetone, denatured

alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some
household cleaners, some spot

removers,turpentines, waxes, wax

removers andproductscontaining
petroleumdistillates.

•Cleanthe lint filterbefore each

load to prevent lint accumulation
inside the dryer or in the room.

DO NOT OPERATE THE
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 items that may burn

ormelt(suchasclothing,paper

material, plastics orplastic
containers, etc.)on top of the diner

during operation,

.The interior of the machineand

the exhaust duct connector inside
the dryer should be cleaned

periodically by a qualified
individual•

•Exhaust duct (see installation

instructions)• Use only metal

d_ot inside dryer or for exhausting

dryer to the outside.

Tominimize the possibility

of injury.

• Never reach into the dryer

while the drum is moving• Before

loading, unloading or adding

clothes, wait Ulltil the drum has
completely stopped•

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continual)

•Close supervision is necessary

if this applianceis used by or

near children.Do not allow

children to play inside, on or with

this appliance or any discarded
appliance• Dispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or

packingmaterialsproperly•
Before discarding a dryer,or

removing from service, remove

the doorof the drying

compartment•

.Keepall laundry aids (such

as detergents, bleaches, fabric

softeners, etc.)out of thereach of
children,preferably in a locked

cabinet•Observe allwarnings on
containerlabels toavoid personal

injury.

• Keep the floor around your

appliances clean anddryto reduce
thepossibility of slipping.

•Donotdry fiberglass articlesin

your dryer. Skin irritationcould
result from theremaining glass

particles thatmay bepicked up
by clothing during subsequent

dryeruses.
. Thelaundry process can reduce

the flameretardancyof fabrics• To
avoid sucha result, the garment

manufacturer'scare instructions

shouldbe followedvery carefully•

•Neverclimbonor standonthe
dryertopordoor.

•Do not operate this appliance if

itis damaged,malfunctioning,

partially disassembled, orhas
missing or broken parts, including
a damagedcord or plug.

Dryer-appliedfabric

softeners or anti-static
conditioners

You may wish to soften your
laundered fabrics or reduce the

static electricity in them. We
recommend you use either a

fabric softener in the wash cycle,
according to the manufacturer's
instructions for those products,

or try a dryer-added product for
which the manufacturer gives

written assurance on the package
that their product can be safely

used in your dryer.

Serviceorperformanceproblems
causedbytheuseoftheseproducts
aretheresponsibilityofthe

manufacturersofthoseproducts
andarenotcoveredunderthe

warrantyofthisappliance.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Energy-Saving Tips

• Sort clothes by weight so that 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 to

tamable fieely.

• Use Amomatic Drying Cycle (on
models so equipped) whenever

possible to help prevent overdying

and save energy.

• To help prevent need for ironing,

use Perm Press or Knits Cycle•
Remove garments immediately at

end of drying cycle and place on
hangers.

• Dry your clothes in consecmive
loads. Using a "warm" dryer will

save energy.

• Clean dryer lint filter each time

you dry.

• Clean dryer exhaust ducting at
least once a year. A partially
clogged exhaust can lengthen

drying time.

Optional Accessories

Accessory Kits are available for
installing the dryer on top of the

washer or in a rack above the
washer• The dryer may also be

mounted directly on a wall. See

your dealer for details•

• Do not tamper with controls•

• Torrfinimizethe possibility
of electric shock, unplug this

appliancefrom the power-supply
beforeattemptingany maintenance

or cleaning (except the removaland
cleaning of the lint filter).NOTE:

Turning theCycle Selector knob
to the OFFposition does NOT

disconnectthe appliance from
the power-supply•

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