GE DLB1250R Use and Care Manual

How to get the best

Your

Contents

Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning

Consumer Services
Controls Setting Guide

Dryer Exhaust
Energy-Saving Tips

Knits Drying Tips
Lint Filter

Loading
Model and Serial Numbers 2

Operating the Dryer

Perrn.

Press Drying Tips 6, 12, 13

Problem Solver

Safety Instructions
Sorting

Storing

User Maintenance Instructions 10
Warranty

Diner

Back Cover

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10
15

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10

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6, 12
6, 10

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Use and Care

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YOU...

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 Appliances

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

WA~~G:
the risk

For

your #ety

of fire or explosion or to prevent

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.

the information in this manual

proprty

damage,

nmst be fo~owed

personti

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.

to

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injury or loss

of~e.

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—Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable

vicinity of

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not try to

* Do not touch any

do

not use

●

Clear the room, building or area

All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care

Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

vapors

and

tiqnids

in the

thk

or any other appliance.

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YOU S~LL

tight

any appliance.

elwtrid

GAS

switch;

any phone in your building.

of

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neighbor’s phone.
instructions.

. U you cannot

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the

—Mtilation and service must be

by a qualified
the gas

supptier.

If 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.

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, KY 40225

Appliances

your gas supplier

FOMOW

the gas

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your gas

fire departmen~

instiler, servim

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

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from

supptier’s

supp~er?

petiormed

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WORTA~

SAFEW mSTRUCTIONS

Read W

ktmctiom bfore mhg t~ appfimce.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and requires 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 natural
gas or

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryers
to the outdoors.

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fuels.

Warning-To reduce the risk of fire,

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eleetric

when using your appliance, follow basic

shock, or

injury

to persons

precautions, including the following:

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Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose

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before it is used.

Installation Instructions sheet with your dryer,

you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the

GE Answer Center”, 800.626.2000.

as described in this Use and Care Book.

●

This dryer must be properly

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installed and located in accordance

with the Installation Instructions

If you did not receive an

—Properly ground to conform with

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governing codes and ordinances.

Follow details in Installation Instructions.

is

—Locate where the temperature

(lO°C.)

for satisfactory operation of the dryer

above

50°F.

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

electrical overload.

to avoid

—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY

RECOMMENDED

of moisture and lint from being blown
room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details

to prevent large amounts

into

the

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Do

not

repair or replace any
part of
any servicing unless

recommended in this

the apptian~

Use

and Care Book or

or attempt

s~~lcdly

in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the

●

When disconnecting this appliance

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pull by the plug rather than the cord

%

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.

to avoid damage to the cord or junction

skills

to carry out.

To Minimize the Po=ibility
of a Fire

●

Exhaust

Use only rigid metal or flexible

H=ard

DuctSee

Installation Instructions.

meti 4“

diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.

PLASTIC OR OTHER
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A ~.

OTHER
CAN CAUSE A
BECOMES OTHERWISE
USE OR

●

Do not use heat to dry articles

plastic,

bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,

baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials

mav

when heated, can under certain circumstances

produce

●

Do not store items that may bum or melt

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

EAS~Y

D~NG

PUNCTURED DUCTWORK

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or similar materials

melt or bum. Also, some robber materials,

.

fue

by spontaneous combustion.

COMBUS~LE

IF IT COLLAPSES OR

INSTALLATION.

USE OF

FOE

RESTMCTED

IN

contahdng rnbber?

(such as padded

@er

(continued

netipage)

OR

WORTANT

shipping or packing materials properly. Before .

SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

. Garments labeled

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

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substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline,

degreasers,

etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add
these substances to the wash water. Do not use
these substances around your washer
dryer during operation.

●

Any article

solvent, or which contains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beauty salons, 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.

with combustible or

dry-cleaning

on which you have used a cleaning

“Dry

Away from

solventi,

.

;xplosive

kerosene,

Heat”

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andor

To Minimize the Possibility of Injury

●

Never reach into the dryer while the

drum is moving.

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

●

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 dryer uses.

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appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,

remove the door of the dryer compartment.

The laundry process can reduce

the flame

Toavoidsucharesult, thegarment

manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.

.

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

Before loading, unloading

retardancy

of fabrics.

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OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.

●

Keep the area around and underneath your

appliances free from the accumulation of
combustible materials,

chemicals, etc.

●

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.

. Clean the lint filter before each load

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

such as lint, paper, rags,

DO NOT

should

be

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Keep all laundry aids (such

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container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

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maintenance or cleaning (except the removal

and cleaning of the lint filter).

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Do not tamper with the controls,

as detergents, bleaches, fabric

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softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children,

cabinet. Observe all warnings on

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To minimize the possibility of electric

shock,

power supply before attempting any

‘

knob to an OFF position does NOT

unplug this appliance from the

NOTE:

disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

preferably in a locked

Turning the Cycle Selector

4

●

Do not

operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken

par~, including a damaged

cord or plug.

●

Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

●

If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light.

WITH A MATCH. Bums may result from having
your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT

Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or

Anti-stitic 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.

Service or performance problems caused by
the use of these products are the responsibility
of the manufacturers of those products and

are

not covered under the warranty of this appliance.

SAVE T~SE

~STRUCTIONs

ENERGY-SAVING

● 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.

● 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 the dryer lint filter each time you dry.

● Clean the dryer exhaust

exhaust can lengthen drying time.

ducting

at least once a year. A partially clogged

TPS

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HOW TO

OPEMTE

YOUR DRYER

WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric

persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY

shock, or injury to

INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

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Check the Lint Filter

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 Care and Cleaning Section.

Sort 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.

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Set the Controls

See the Controls Setting Guide.

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Cycle Selector.

Turn the Cycle Selector
to the desired setting. The
selector may be turned in

either direction.

Polyester

● DO NOT OVERLOAD— ● REMOVE CLOTHES

Garments being dried or PROMPTLY—To help prevent

dewrinkled should tumble freely.

Kni@

& Permanent Press Drying Tips

Start Knob.

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Turn the Start knob to start the
dryer. (Opening the door
during operation stops the
dryer. To restart, close the door
and turn the Start knob.)

wrinkling, remove clothes from
the dryer promptly at the end of
the drying cycle.

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PLACE ON HANGERS—

Permanent press and polyester
knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.

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Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

Sort by Fabric

Separate

Sort

by Color

HOW TO SORT

CLOT~S

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.

Separate

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Sort by Weight

Separate

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HOW TO LOAD

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

from :

‘ights % ‘arks a

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from

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m m

mm

For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.

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CLOTmS

Drum with

Cottons & Linens

rum with

Permanent Press Load

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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE

For Different Fabrics and Loads

Load

Cottons &

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cotton
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and

Woven Fabrics

Silks and Wools. Blends
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.”

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO NOT MACHINE DRY

Sturdy
Delicate

Linens

including

Silks and Wools

HBERGLASS.

Drying Time

45 minutes. For work clothes
Damp dry for ironing: 20 minutes, light weight; 25 minutes, medium weight;
30 minutes, heavy weight.

45 minutes.

45 minutes.
20 minutes.

20 minutes.
20 minutes.
For first setting, set at 50 minutes. Check. Set for more time if necessary.

45 minutes.

20 minutes.
2&25 minutes.

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

andor

heavy knitted cottons, 55 minutes.

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See below under

“Extra-large Items.”

Bathmats and Rugs. See below under “Extra-large Items.”

Extra-1arge
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.

NOTE: The drying times indicated above are to be used as a guide.

You may find that best results are obtained by setting the

Items+ueen

or king size sheets,

dial

to either side of the recommended times,

First setting, 20 minutes; additional settings, 5 minutes.

First setting, 20 minutes; additional settings, 5 minutes.

First setting, 20 minutes; second setting, 15 minutes;
additional setting, 5 minutes.

90 minutes.

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S~ecial Instructions

.

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

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

——

Dry silks and wools in your dryer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.

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

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. Dry only one blanket at at 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 timer for 20 minutes. If items are still wet, reset for 15 minutes and check again. Items should be removed
while still damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will
and check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

Special precautions must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for
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
items do not have room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like

shag rugs, cannot be dried in home size dryers. DO NOT tumble dry jackets containing Kapok. (See filter cleaning instructions above.)
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling

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, DO NOT tumble

time.

Be sure to dry thoroughly.

dry pillows containing Kapok.

20

minutes then check carefully. Set 15 minutes for second setting,

could

escape. Dry no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for

Follow

instructions carefully.

fall out. Stop dryer periodically

longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels

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,

D.C.

20402.

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CAm Am CLEAN~G

User Maintenance Instructions
CAUTION: If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it connected

in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the

supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate.

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
pretreatment soil and stain remover

products if such products are

sprayed on or have direct contact
with the dryer.

Apply these pretreatment products
away from the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pretreatment products
is not covered by your warranty.

Dryer Drum

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

Lint Filter

Before every dryer
use,

clean

the lint filter.
Put your moistened
fingers at the corner of
the filter and wipe in a
downward motion all
the way across to the
other corner.

Dryer Exhaust

Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust

ducting

at least once a year.

Periodically,

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

Dryer Storage

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

Air Circulation

Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

●

PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T START

CLOTHES

TA~

TOO

LONG TO DRY

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.

● 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 knob is turned.

Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door

and turn the Start knob.

● 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

outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.

● Controls improperly set. Check

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controls to make sure they are correctly

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

● Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean

area under lint filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.

● Improper

ducting.

Make sure dryer is

ducted

in accordance with the

Installation Instructions.

● Obstruction in exhaust

ducting.

Make sure

ducting

is clean and free of
obstruction; make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible

ducting

is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to the

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.

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

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.

SHRINUGE,

GENERAL

● 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.

(continued next page)

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PROBLEM

(continued)

SOL~R

PROBLEM

SHR~~GE, ~ITS

WRIN~~G

PERMANENT

AND “NO-IRON”

IN

P~SS

I~MS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Relaxation shrinkage can

stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may

be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

●

Progressive or

fabriGs)

is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
Relaxation Shrinkage above.

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Shri&age

been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the
temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur.
but it can

* having

hang them immediately.

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

combine loads.

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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 in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and

clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses. do
wash or dry Permanent Press with regular

* Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely.

Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular loads . . .
no more than medium loads.

* Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press wash

which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling.

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Incorrect water level. Use large water

or half full for small load.

●

Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with

plenty of detergent.

●

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 will

minimize wrinkling.

delayed shtinkage

caused by overheating

be

prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.

occur in

knit

fabrics that

have

is caused when starch or sizing

ocGurs

in certain

knit

This

lau~dry.

leveI

for medium load; medium level

been improperly

(in

some

older garments

fabrics

Gannet be corrwted,

that have

not

Gycle

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PROBLEM

WRIN~ING

PERMANENT PRESS AND
“NO-IRON ITEMS”
(continued)

If you need more help.. call,
GE Answer

800.626.2000
consumer information service

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POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO

~MO~ WR~=ES:

●

Retumble.

●

Rerinse

● If unsuccessful, retumble on normal temperature for 10–12 minutes

and hang immediately.

● Iron carefully.

● Send to the dry cleaners for pressing.

●

Some wrinkles

* NOTE: If

clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish may not be good quality. Also, in
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can
eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since its the cotton portion
which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of Permanent Press
performance will result.

toll

free:

and dry.

may remain which cannot be removed. *

YOU follow

good laundry procedures and Permanent press

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NOTES

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Many GE Consumer Service
operated locations offer you service
today or tomorrow, or at your con-

venience

day> 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).

Our factory-trained technicians know

your appliance inside and out—so
most repairs can be handled in just
one visit.

appliance, scheduled

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

p.m. week-

company-

800-626-2224

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
effect and you’ll receive a substantial
discount. With a multiple-year con­tract, you’re assured of future service
at today’s prices.

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parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. Our parts system pro-

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Discover cards are accepted.

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Upon request, we
controls for a variety of
appliances, and a brochure to assist in
planning a barrier-free kitchen for
persons with limited mobility To

tain

these items, free of charge,

800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing

or speech who have access to a
or a conventional teletypewriter may

cdl 800-TDD-G~C

to request information or service.

will

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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER

. Failure of the product if it is used

WARRANTY

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

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

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

any part

of the

dryer

that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

● 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:

GE Answer Center”

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, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.

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,

D.C.

In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the

sewice

shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be
provided by our

Facto~ Service

Centers or by our authorized

Care@

Customer

servicers during

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

resetting of circuit breakers.

for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some

states

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

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

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

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

This book is printed on recycled paper.

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No. 113 D5497P215

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No.

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

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from state to state.

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