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Contents

Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning

Controls Setting Guide Dryer Exhaust

Energy-Saving Tips Knit Drying Tips

Lint Filter 5,9, 13 Loading

Model and Serial Numbers

Operating the Dryer

Perm.

Press Drying Tips 5-7, 11, 12

Problem Solver Repair Service

Safety Instructions Sorting

Storing Dryer User Maintenance Instructions 13

Warranty Back Cover

6,7

5-7, 11

5,9

2 5

10-12

3,4 5,8

Use and Care of

model

DLB1250B

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

Help us help you...

Before using your dryer, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dryer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville,

KY40225

If you received a

damaged dryer. . .

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the

dryer.

Save time and money.

Before you request service. . .

check the Problem Solver on

pages 10-12. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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

Serial Number

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

Don’t touch

electrical switches:

Extinguish any

open flame.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.

●

Don’t turn electric switches

on or off because sparks may

ignite the gas.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Readallinstructions before using this appliance.

W~ING—To

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

apptiance, fo~ow

including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose

reduce the risk

basic precaution,

as described in

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

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

—hcate

is above satisfactory operation of the dryer control system. Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

where the temperature

50°F. (lO°C.)

for

–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.

●

When disconnecting this appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped

on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

●

Do not repair or replace any

part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and

Care Book or in published repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

user-

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

materiak, when heated, can under

certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

●

Garments labeled “Dry 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 (such as gasoline,

drycleanin

which may give off vapors that

cotid

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

Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and

their fumes have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates.

●

Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO

DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.

●

Keep area around and

underneath your appliance free

mplosive

g solvents, kerosene, etc.)

substanc~

degreasers,

sakms,

OPERATE THE

from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

Do not store items that may burn or melt (such as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during operation.

● The interior of the machine

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

●

Exhaust duct (see installation instructions). Use only metal duct inside dryer or for exhausting dryer to the outside.

To minimize the possibility of injury.

●

Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely

stopped.

●

Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded

apptianc=

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

●

Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc. ) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on

container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your

appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent

and shipping or packing

‘ryeruses

Imprtant safety Imtructiom

●

The

laundry urocess

the flame

re&r&ncy

avoid such a result, the manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

. Never climb on or stand on the dryer top or door.

Do not

●

To minimize the possibility

tamper

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

Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

●

Do not operate this appliance

can reduce

of fabrics. To

gament

with controls.

Dryer-applied fabric softeners or anti-static conditioners

You

may

laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them. We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle,

according instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives

written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer.

Service or performance problems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those and are not covered und;r the

(continued)

wish to soften your

the manufacturer’s

~roducts

if it is damaged, malfunctioning, warranty of this appliance. partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or

plug.

SAVE

T~SE

~STRUCTIONS

—.

How to

WARNIN&To

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

PUSH ●

opemte

reduce the riskoffire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

your dryer

10 ~MT

Heov~

R“tomot,c

Dut~

Drver

,0 - ,~~

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had

Your Dryer Properly.

●

Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Always be sure the lint filter is in place. Don’t use the dryer without it.

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

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. )

Polyester Kniti &

Rmanent

●

DO NOT Garments being dried or

dewrintied

Press drying tips

OVERLOAD—

should tumble freely.

Set the Controls.

See

the

Controls Setting Guide on

pages 6 and 7.

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

Push START switch dryer. (Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and push the START switch.)

tostifi

o—

●

REMOVE CLOTHES

PROM~LY—To wrintiing,

help prevent

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.

TURN THE PAGE

for Controls Setting Guide

Controk

Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

bad

Cottons &

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cotton

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy

Delicate Silks and Wools, Blends including Silks and Wools Rayon and Acetate Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying are recommended.

Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See Special Instructions.

Baby Clothes—Delicate Blankets—Wool, Part Wool, Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See Below Under

“Extra-large Items?’

Linens

Drying

45 minutes for average-weight loads; 55 minutes for work clothes and thick knitted cottons. Damp Dry for ironing: 20 minutes—lightweight cottons; 25 minutes—medium weight; 30 minutes—heavy cottons.

45 minutes

45 minutes 20 minutes

20 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes

45 minutes 20 minutes

20-25 minutes

~me

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies. DO N~ MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS.

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

Rubber-coated items, laminated fabrics, vinyl, plastics and articles with plastic trim.

Bathmats

Extra-1arge Items—queen or king size sheets, blankets or spreads, sleeping bags, insulated jackets or suits, mattress covers (pads), quilted bedspreads.

Pillows—Feather and Polyester-filled (if manufacturer recommends they be dried in a dryer). See Special Instructions,

N~E:

fabrics by setting the dial to either side of the recommended times.

and Rugs. See

The drying times indicated above are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results are obtained for certain of your

below

under High heat “Extra-large

Items:’

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

For first setting set at 20 minutes; additional settings set at 5 minutes.

Set for time desired

For first setting set at 20 minutes; additional settings set at 5 minutes.

For first setting set at 20 minutes; second

15 minutes; additional settings set at 5 minutes.

90 minutes

setting—

—

S~cial

Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items.

Do not minimize wrinkling.

Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.

Instructions

overload

dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to

Dry silks and

Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. Place two large dry towels in the dryer to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Two clean, dry tennis shoes added to dryer also help to fluff up the down. Be sure to dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT. If children’s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry only on Low/Knits. Normal Heat temperature can damage these fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.

See above instructions.

Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry towels which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than 25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. Remove blanket at end of cycle and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm iron. Allow to dry before storing.

—

Use dry towels as buffers. Set time for 20 minutes. If items are still wet, reset for damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and check for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

Tumble dry on No Heat/Fluff setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles.

Stop

dryer periodically and check

Special precautions must be taken to dry extra large items. Set dryer for20minutes then check carefilly. Set 15 minutes for second setting, check again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not fill drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills dryer, finish drying on line. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not have room to tumble, the air flow maybe blocked which could dried in home size dryers. DO

wools

in your dryer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

minutes and check again. Items should be removed while still

filter

for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

N~tumble

dry jackets containing

result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot be

fipok.

(See filter cleaning instructions above. )

filter

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape. Dry no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for maximum time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time. If they are not completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried completely to prevent mildewing.

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS?’ For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

N~tumble

dry pillows containing

ffipok.

hbels

D.C.

20402.

—

How to sort the clothes

Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing,

you will also have properly sorted drying loads.

Sort by surface tetiure

Separate

.—

Lint

Producers

from

Lint

Collectors

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

dried separately.

COLLE~RS—

Sort by fabric

Separate

. --

Cottons &

Linens

from

Delicates

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

Sort by color

Separate

Whites

%--

Sort by

wei@t

from

Darks

from

Light Items

(such as

curtains)

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

—

How to load the clothes

Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily

wrin~ed.

Loads should look like this:

Drum with

Cottons & Linens

Drum with

Permanent Press Load

Clean the lint filter before

dryi~

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

For additional information on lint filter, see page 13.

every load.

●

Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier, slower-drying items. See page 8.

●

Do not overload dryer. For efficient drying, clothes need to tumble freely.

●

To help prevent ironing, remove garments promptly at end of drying cycle and place on hangers.

●

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

●

Clean dryer lint filter each time

YOU

dry.

Clean dryer exhaust

ducting

occasionally. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.

..~;

Questiom?

UseThis Problem Solver

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T

START

CL~HES

TOO LONG

TAKE

DRY

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Dryer unplugged.

●

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

current. Most electric dryers use two.

●

Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and START switch is pushed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. Tore-start, close the door and push the START switch.

●

Dryer door is open. Close door securely—dryer will not run with door open.

●

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

or circuit while the dryer is operating.

●

Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for

the load you want to dry. See pages 5-7.

Clo~ed lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically

under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See page 13.

●

Improper

Instructions.

ducting.

Make

sure power cord is plugged in.

Make sure dryer is

ducted

clean

in accordance with Installation

outlet

area

SHRINKAGE, GENERAL

●

Obstruction in exhaust make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to Installation Instructions.

. Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped and the dryer still tumble without heat.

●

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

●

Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long time to

remove moisture.

●

Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.

●

Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even

if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

●

Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed by hand and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or tumble dry.

ducting,

Make sure

ducting

is clean and free of obstruction;

ducting

is used, be

—

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

AND~MEDY

SHNNKAGE,

KNITS

WWNKLINGIN

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

. Relamtion shrinkage

can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched

and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into

afier

shape

●

Progressive or delayed shrinkage

gradudly

laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for

●

Shrinkage caused by overheating

each wash and dry cycle.

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

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

Relmtion

occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been

Shrinkage above.

heat-

shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying in as short a time as possible.

. Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and hang them immediately.

●

Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.

●

Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles, even

if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

●

Improper 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 many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent Press

.no

loads should always be smaller than regular loads..

●

Use of incorrect wash cycle. Use Permanent Press Wash Cycle which provides a

down rinse to minimize

Incorrect water level. Use Full Water Fill for medium load; Medium Fill for

wrinMing.

Dry in as short a time as possible.

more than medium

loads.

cool-

small load.

●

Washing

repeatiy

too

hot water. Wash in cool or warm

water with plenty of detergent.

(continued

nextpage)

The Problem

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

WNNKL~G

IN PERMANENT PRESS

AND

“NO-IRON”

ITEMS

(continued)

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND

●

Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a

non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent.

●

Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener

remove

RetumbIefor45

Rerinseanddry for45

boncarefully.

4. Sendtod~c]eaners fortressing.

5. Some

*N~E:

out

writiesmayremain which

If you

wrinMed,

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

If you need more help.. call, toll free:

The GE Answer

Cen~er@ 8W.62&2W

consumer information service

wrinMes:

minutes.

fol]m

the

finish

REMEDY

minutes.

cannot be removed;

good la.nd~

procedures and Permanent Press clothes

may not be good quality. Also,

wi~

minimize

inpermanentpress

writiing.

still

come

synthetic/

ody

the

Care and Cleaning

USER INSTRUCTIONS

God

The Drum.

drum is rust-resistant and requires no special care.

The Exterior.

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

The Lint Filter.

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

MNTENANCE

dryer care

Porcelain enamel

Wipe off any spills or

Wipe lint filter

CAUTIONS:

. Before having your electric dryer

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

. Dryer control panel and finishes

may be damaged by some laundry

pre-treatment

remover products if such products

are sprayed on or have direct

contact with the dryer.

Apply these

away from the dryer. The fabric

may then be washed and dried

normally. Damage to your dryer

caused by

not covered by your warranty.

soil and stain

pre-treatment

products is

products

Do not obstruct the flow of

combustion and ventilating air.

Dryer Exhaust:

the dryer exhaust once a year.

To store dryer:

time, disconnect power supply and

clean lint filter. Do not store dryer where it will be

exposed to the weather.

Inspect and clean

ducting

For short period of

at least

—

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty

on the back page of this book.

We’re proud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

YOUR

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

WHAT IS COVERED

—

H~POINT

AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER

WARRANTY

FULL

ONEXEAR

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

anypafi

because of a manufacturing

defect.

WARRANTY

the

dryer

cancelled

that fails

check to establish warranty period.

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 service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for

HOTPOINT

GENERAL FACTORY SERVICE or CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

D.C.

In Alaska the

Care@

FACTORY SERVICE,

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

HOTPOINT

WHAT

COVERED

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.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

. Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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

The GE Answer

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation,

If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.

You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

Cente@

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

. Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

NOT

WARRANTOR IS

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

RESPONSIBLE

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No.

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DLB1250B

GE DLB1250B Use and Care Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual