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Contents
ApplianceRegistration 2
AutomaticDrying
CareandCleaning
ConsumerServices
Cycle Settings
DryerExhaust
thebesttiom
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15
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UseandCare
ofModek
Dm3800S
DU3880S
Energy-SavingTips
FabricandDryingGuide
ImportantPhoneNumbers 15
KnitsDryingTips
LightBulbReplacement
LintFilter
Loading
Model andSerialNumbers 2
Operatingthe Dryer
Perm.PressDryingTips 8, 13,14
PressGuardFeature
ProblemSolver
SafetyInstructions
signal
Sorting
StoringDryer
TimedDrying
UserMaintenanceInstructions 11
Warranty
BackCover
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DB3600S
DU3680S
Dm3400s
DU3480S
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GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
Read this book earefullyo
It is intendedtohelpyoLl
operateandmaintainyour
newdryerproperly.
Keepithandyforanswersto
yourquestions.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething
orneed morehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
savetimeand money. writedown the model
Beforeyourequestservice...
checktheProblemSolver
section.It listscausesofminor
operatingproblemsthatyoucan
correctyourself.
youreceiveda
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damaged
Immediatelycontactthedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyouthedryer.
dryer.e●
and serial numbers.
You’llfindthemon a labelonthe
frontof thedryerbehindthedoor.
Ynesenumbersarealsoon the
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourdryer.Beforesendingin
thiscard,pleasewritethese
numbershere:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethesenumbersinany
correspondenceorservice
callsconcerningyourdryer.
All dryinginstructiontermsin thisbookconformto theCare
LabelingRule establishedbytheFederal TradeCommission,January1984.
If youneed service
Toobtainservice,seethe ConsumerServicespage
in thebackof thisbook.
We’reproudof ourserviceandwantyouto be
pleased.If for somereasonyouarenothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive,here are threestepsto followfor
furtherhelp.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewhoservicedyour
appliance.Explainwhyyotlarenotpleased.In most
cases,thiswillsolve the problem.
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NEXT,if you arestillnotpleased,writeallthe
details-including yourphonenumber-to:
Manager,ConsumerRelations
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
FINALLY,if yourproblemis stillnotresolved,write: -
MajorApplianceConsumerActionPanel
20NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,IL 60606
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INIPORTANTSAYETYNOTICE
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The CaliforniaSafe Drinking Waterand Toxic
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EnforcementActrequires the governorof
Californiato publisha list of substancesknown
tothe state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductiveharm and requires businesses to warn
customersof potentialexposure to such substances.
Gas appliancescan cause minor exposure
to four of these substances,namelybenzene,
carbonmonoxide,formaldehydeand soot,
causedprimarily by the incompletecombustion
of naturalgas or LP fuels.
Properlyadjusteddryers will minimize incomplete
combustion.Exposure to these substancescan be
minimizedfurther by properly venting the dryers
to the outdoors.
Warning—To reduce therisk offire,
electricshock9orinjurytopersons
whenusingyourapp}iance9followbasic
precautions,includingthefollowing:
oUsethisapplianceonlyforitsintended
purposeas
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is used. Ifyoudid not receive an Installation
Instructionssheet with your dryer,you can obtain
one by calling,toll free, the GE Answer Center”,
800.626.2000.
—ProperIy ground to conformwith
ailgoverningcodesandordinances.
YellowdetailsinInstallationInstructionse
—Locatewherethetemperatureis above50*F0
(lO”C.)forsatisfactoryoperationofthedryer
controlsystem.Donotinstallorstorethe
dryerwhereitwillbeexposedtotheweather.
—Connect
andsizedpowersupplycircuitto
electricaloverload.
—Etiausting tothe oufiideisSTRONGLY
RECOMMENDEDto
ofmoistureandlintfrombeingblownintothe
room.CarefullyfollowtheExhaustingDetails
intheInstallationInstructions.
describedin this Use and Care Book.
@This dryer must be properly
InstallationInstructionsbeforeit
toaproperlyrated,protected
auinstmctions beforeusingthis appliance.
installed
avoid
prevent largeamounts
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Do not repairorreplaceany
partoftheapplianceorattempt
anyservicingunlessspecifically
recommendedinthisUseandCareBookor
inpublisheduser-repairinstructionsthatyou
understandandhavetheskillstocarryout.
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oWhendisconnectingthisappliance
pullbytheplugratherthanthe
cordtoavoiddamagetothecord
orjunctionofcordandplug.Makesurethat
thecordislocatedsothatitwillnotbestepped
on,trippedoverorotherwisesubjectedto
damageorstress.
ToM;nimizethePossibility
ofaFireHazard
ExhaustDuct+ee InstallationInstructions.
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Useonlyrigidmetalorflexiblemetal4“
diameterductworkinsidethedryercabinet
orforexhaustingtotheoutside.USEOF
PLASTICOR OTHERCOMBUS~LE
DUCTWORKCAN CAUSE A FIRE.
PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCAN CAUSE
A F~ IF IT COLLAPSESOR BECOMES
OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
*Donotdryarticlescontiningrubber,pIastic,or
similarmaterials(suchaspaddedbras,tennis
shoes,galoshes,bathmats,rugs,bibs,babypants,
plasticbags,etc.)asthesematerialsmaymeltor
burn.Also,somerubbermaterials,whenheated,
canundercertaincircumstancesproducefireby
spontaneouscombustion.
*Donotstoreitemsthatmayburnormelt
(suchasclothing,papermaterial,plastics
orplasticcontainers,etc.)ontopofthedryer
duringoperation.
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~Garments labeled66DryAwayfromHeat’9
(suchaslifejacketicontainingKapok)
Inustnotbeputinyourdryer.
~Donotwashordryarticles
thathavebeencleanedin,
washedin,soakedin,orspotted
withcombustibleorexplosive
substances(suchaswax,paint,gasoline,
degreasers,dry-cleaningsolvents,kerosene,
etc.)whichmayigniteorexplode.Donotadd
thesesubstancestothewashwater.Donotuse
thesesubs~ncesaroundyourwasherand/or
dryerduringoperation.
~Anyarticleonwhichyouhaveusedacleaning
solvent,orwhichcontainsflammablematerials
(suchascleaningcloths,mops,towelsusedin
beautysalons,restaurantsorbarbershops,etc.)
mustnotbeplacedinornearthedryeruntilall
tracesofthe;eflammableliquidso;solidsand
theirfumeshavebeenremoved.Therearemany
highlyflammableitemsusedinhomessuchas:
acetone,denaturedalcohol,gasoline,kerosene,
somehouseholdcleaners,somespotremovers,
turpentines,waxes,waxremoversandproducts
containingpetroleumdistillates.
.
a~~ea~the ~i~~fi~~erbeforeeachload
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topreventtintaccumulationinside
‘--— thedryerorintheroom.DONOT
OPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
~TER INPLACE.
@Keepthe areaaroundandunderneathyour
appliancesfreefromtheaccumulationof
combustiblematerials,suchaslint,paper,rags,
chemicals,etc.
@Theinteriorofthemachineandtheexhaust
duct connection insidethedryershouldbe
cleanedperiodicallybyaqualifiedindividual.
ToMinimize the Possibility ofInjury
Never reach intotiledryerwhilethe
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drumismoving.Beforeloading,unloading
oraddingclothes,waituntilthedrumhas
completelystopped.
~Do
not dryfiberglassarticlesinyourdryer.
Skinirritationcouldresultfrom theremaining
glassparticlesthat maybe pickedup by clothing
duringsubsequentdryeruses.
laundryprocesscanreduce
~The
theframeretardancyoffabrics.
Toavoidsucharesult,thegarment
manufacturer’scareinstructions
shouldbefollowedverycarefully.
@C1osesupervisionisnecessary
ifthisapplianceisusedbyor
nearchildren.Donotallow
ehiidrentoplayinside,on,or
withthisapplianceoranydiscarded
appliance.Disposeo~discardedap~~iancesand
shippingorpackingmaterialspr~~erly.Before
discardingadryer,orremovingfromservice9 removethedoorofthedryercompartment.
~Keepalllaundryaids(such
asdetergents,bleaches9fabric
softeners,etc.)outofthereach
ofchildren,preferablyinalocked
cabinet.Observeallwarningson
containerlabelstoavoidpersonalinjury.
*Keeptheflooraroundyourappliancesclean
anddrytoreducethepossibilityofslipping.
sTorninin~izethepossibilityofelectric
a
powersupplybeforeattemptingany
shock9
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maintenanceorcleaning(excepttheremovaland
cleaningofthelintfilter).
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unplugthisappliancefromthe
NOTE: TurningtheCycle Selector
~knobto anOFFpositiondoesNOT
disconnectthe appliancefromthe
powersupply.
withthe controls.
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* Do notoperatethis applianceif it isdamaged,
malfunctioning,partiallydisassembled,orhas
~nissingorbrokenparts9includingadamaged
cordorplug.
sNeverclimbonorstandonthedryertop,
~If yoursisa gas dryer, itisequippedwithan
automatic eIectricignitionanddoesnothave
a pi~otlight.DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHT
WITHAMATCH.Burnsmayresultfromhaving
yourhandinthevicinityoftheburnerwhenthe
automatic
ignitionmay turnon.
Dryer=appIiedFabric SOf~enersor
Anti-static conditioners
Youmaywishtosoftenyourlaundered
fabricsorreducethestaticelectricityinthem.
We
recommendyou useeither a fabric softener
in thewashcycl~,accordingtothemanufacturer’s
instructionsforthoseproducts,ortrya dryer-added
productforwhichthemanufacturergiveswritten
assuranceonthepackagethattheirproductcanbe
safelyusedinyourdryer.
Serviceor performanceproblemscausedby
theuse of these products are the responsibility
ofthe manufacturersof those productsand are
notcoveredunderthe warranty of this appliance.
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msTRucTIoNs
ENERGY-sAvmGTws
*Sortclothesby weightsoyoLlwon’thaveto runanextracyclefor
oneor twoheavier,slower-dryingitems.
~Donotoverloadyourdryer.Forefficientdrying,clothesneed
to tumble freely.
oUseAutomaticCycleswheneverpossibletohelppreventoverdying
andto saveenergy.
@Removegarmentspromptlyattheend of thedryingcycle andplace
onhangers.
“ Dry yourclothesin consecutiveloads.Usinga “warm”dryer
willsaveenergy.
oCleanthedryerlintfiltereachtimeyoudry.
oCleanthedryerexhaustductingat leastoncea year.A partiallyclogged
exhaustcanlengthendryingtime.
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WAm-ING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons w~henusing your
appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating tIIisappliance.
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C!eanthe lintfiltereachtimethe dryeris used.Always
isin place.Don’tusethe dryerwithoutit.SeeCareand
sure the lintfilter
be
Cleaning section.
sortand Load the clothes
Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. Generally, if clothes are
sorted correctly for washing, they’re sorted correctly 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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SeetheSuggestedFabricandDryingSelectionsguide.
O Drying Selections.
Selecttheproperheatforyourload.
Shouldbeusedwithcyclesindicated~
Drying
Selections
Cottons
HighHeat
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Knits/Deiicates
LowHeat
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*Fluff-NoHeatoptioncanbeusedwithanautomaticcycle,butfor
bestperformanceitisrecommendedtobeusedwithatimedcycle.
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the
type of heat used (electric, natural gas or LP gas),
size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes,
and condition of exhaust ducts.
Regular cycle
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Controlsandfeatureswillvaryfrommodeltomodel
Automatic
Automatic Perm.Pressand Timed
KnitsCycles
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Cycles
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@ Press
@ Cycle Selector.
@ Signal.
remove clothes from the dryer when the cycle
ends. See the Signal section.
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.)
Guard feature.
TurnthePressGuardcycleindicatortoYESand
theCycle Selectorknob to OptionalPressGuard.
Thisfeaturewillminimizewrinklessetin the
clothes. The Press Guard feature provides.
approximately onehour of no-heat tumbling
after the clothes are dry.
Use your Signal to remind you to remove clothes.
See Signal section.
Turn the Cycle Selectorto the desiredcycle setting.
The selector may be turned in either direction.
Se~this signal,if desired, to remind you to
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The signal control can be set anywhere between
OFF and LOUD, depending on the desired sound
level. The signal will soundjust 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.
The signal should always be used when drying
polyester knits or permanent press iterns which
should be removed as soon as the dryer stops to
help prevent setting of wrinkles.
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Garments being dried or PROMPTLY—TO help prevent
dewrinkled should tumble freely. wrinkling, remove clothes from
the dryer promptly at the end of
the drying cycles.
Auto Regular
When using the Auto Regular Cycles, the dryer
continually senses the temperature of the air in the
dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps the air cool. When
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 off) until it
automatically turns off the dryer.
Timed Regular
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.
ePLACE ON HANGERS—
Permanent press and polyester
knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
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Set to AUTO REGULAR Set toward More Dry
~For most normal loads.
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weight fabrics.
~If you desire to remove more
moisture from your normal load.
Set toward Less Dry
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moisture from the load.
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sortbysurfaceTexture
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Separate
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sort by Fabric
Separate ,
sort by color
LINTPRODUCERS—suchasterrytowelingand
chenille—give
LINTCOLLECTORS—suchas man-madefibersand
nappedfabricslikevelveteenandcorduroy—attract
lint. Thesemustbe driedseparately,
up lint.
In additionto
sortingtoreduce
lintcollection,we
recommendthatyou
washfabricsof similar
constructiontogether
wheneverpossible.
sort by weight
Separate
Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:
Cottons & Linens
How To LOAD T
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Drum with
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itemsanddifferentfabricsandloads,seethe
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SUGGESTEDFABNC
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Cycle Suggested
Automatic Regular
Automatic Permanent e Permanent press fabrics with cotton
Press & Knits
Delicates eSilks and wools
Timed oPillows*
The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on
fabric care labels. For best results, foilow your specific fabric care label.
Special Instructions
Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels for more information.
‘i’Pillows
For Clothes LoaWabrics such as:
~Cottons and linens
~Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying is recommended
eSynthetics
“ ~Rayon and acetate
eBlankets**
oExtra large items***
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling couldescape.
DRY ONLY ONE PILLOW ATA TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop
dryer occasionally and shakepillow to redistribute filling for more even drying.
Check pillow at end of drying time
and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried
completely to prevent mildew.DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok.
—if not completely dry, return pillow to dryer
I Drying Seiection
High Heat
Medium Heat
Low Heat
High Heat
Medium Heat
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‘K*Blankets
*’k*ExtraLarge Items—
Queen or King size
sheets; Blankets or
Spreads; Mattress
Covers/Pads
Put 2 or 4 dry towels into thedryer; tumble dry for 5 minutes. Set timer for
20-25 minutes. DO NOT set control for more than 25 minutes. DRY ONLY
ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. Remove blanket at the end of the cycle and
block the blanket back to its original shape. Allow to dry thoroughly
before storing.
First setting—20 minutes; check and redistribute load. Then set timer for
15minutes; check load again. Reset timer at 5 minute intervals, checking
after each 5 minutes to make sure that the articles do not fill the dryer drum:
many large articles, when wet, have ample room in the dryer, but as they
dry and fluff
items do not have room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked, which
could result in scorching your valuable items. NOTE: Mattress covers/pads
should be dried alone.
Lip,they may not have room to tumble. CAUTION: If large
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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
CLEANING
Wipe off any spills or washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with a
damp cloth. Try not to strike the
surface with sharp objects.
Dryer Drum
The porcelain enamel drum
is rust-resistant and requires exhaust ducting at least once
no special care.
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.
Dryer
Inspect and clean the dryer
a year. the power supply and clean the
Exhaust DryerStorage
Lint Filter
Beforeevery dryer
use, clean the lint
filter. Put your
moistened fingers
at the comer of the
filter and wipe all
the way across to
the other comer.
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Periodically,
remove the lint
filter and insert
the suction hose
from your
vacuum cleaner
into the opening.
Apply these pre-treatment products
away from the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pre-treatment products
is not covered by your warranty.
To store your dryer for a
short period of time, disconnect
lint filter.
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LintFilter
Air circulation
Donotobstructtheflowof combustionand
ventilating air.
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BEFORE ~PLACING ~~1
THE LIGHT BULB, BE
SURE TO UNPLUG THE
DRYERPOWERCORD.
Unscrewthebulblocated
insideat the topfront
centerof the dryerand
replaceit withthesame
type 10wattbulb,
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
DRYER WON’T START
CLOTHESTAKE TOO
LONG TO DRY
@Dryerunplugged.Makesurepowercordis pluggedin.
*Nopowerto dryer.Checkfusesandcircuitbreakerstomakesuredryeris
gettingcurrent.Mostelectricdryersusetwo.
eControlsimproperlyset,Makesurecontrolsaresetand the Startknobis turned
to START.Openingthedoorduringoperationstopsthedryer.Torestart,close
tie doorandturnStartknobto START.
eDryerdooris open.Closedoorsecurely—dryerwillnotrun withdooropen.
@Circuitisoverloaded.Donotoperateotherappliancesonthesameelectrical
outletorcircuitwhilethedryerisoperating.
eControlsimproperlyset.Checkallcontrolsto makesuretheyarecomectly
setfor theloadyouwanttodry.SeetheHowto OperateYourDryersection.
*Cloggedlint filter.Removeandcleanfilterbeforeeveryload.Periodicdlyclean
areaunderlintfilterwithvacuumcleaner.SeetheCareandCleaningsection.
*Improperducting.Makesuredryeris ductedin accordancewiththe
InstallationInstructions.
eObstructioninexhaustducting.Makesureductingis cleanandfreeof
obstruction;makesuredamperin outsidewallcapoperateseasily.Ifflexible
ductingis used,be sureitis notkinkedandis properlyinstalledaccordingto
theInstallationInstructions.
eBlownfusesor trippedcircuitbreakers.Checkhouseholdfusesor circuit
breakers.Mostelectricdryersusetwo.It is possibleforonetobeblownor
trippedandthedryerwillstilltumblewithoutheat.
eImpropersorting.Do notmixheavy,hard-todryitemswithlightweightarticles.
~Largeloads of mois~re-holdingfabrics,suchas beachtowels,takea long
timeto removemoisture.
~Toomanyitemsin dryer.Dryonlyonewasherload at a ~ime.Donot
combineloads.
eToofewitemsin dryer.If dryingonlyonearticle,addtwo moresimilararticles,
evenif dry,to insurepropertumbling.
SHRIN~GE, GENERAL
~Somefabricswillshrinkwhethermachinewashedandtumbledriedor washed
byhandanddripdried;othersmaybe safelywashedbut willshrinkin a dryer.
FO11OWgarmentmanufacturers’carelabelsexactly.If indoubt, do notmachine
washor tumbledry.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
SHRINKAGE, KNITS
W~UING m
PERMANENT PRESS
~ “NO-IRON” ITEMS
eRelaxation shrinkage canoccurinknitfabricsthathavebeenimproperly
stretchedandelongatedbythe manufacturer.Whenthisoccurs,garmentmay
bepressedbackinto shapeaftereachwashanddrycycle.
eProgressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
relaxation shrinkage above.
eShrinkage caused by overheating occurs
in certainknitfabricsthathave
beenheat-shaped.When washing,dryingor ironingtemperaturesexceedthe
temperaturesusedto shape set,shrinkagemayoccur.Thiscannotbecorrected,
butit canbepreventedbywashingin coldor warmwater;dryingonlowheat.
eLeavingclothesindryeraftertumblingstops.Removeclothespromptlyand
hangthemimmediately.
~Toomanyitemsin dryer.Dry onlyonewasherloadat a time.Donot
combineloads.
eToofewitemsin dryer.Ifdryingonlyonearticle,addtwo or moresimilar
articles,evenifdry,to insurepropertumbling.
eImproperloads.Avoidlaunderingheavypermanentpressitems,suchas work
clothes,withlighterpermanentpressitems,suchasshirtsorblouses.Donot
washor drypermanentpresswithregularlaundry.
eToomanyclothesin washer.Itemsmusthaveroomto movefreely.Permanent
pressloadsshouldalwaysbe smallerthanregularloads...no morethan
mediumloads.
@Useof incorrectwashanddrycycles.If available,usePermanentPresswash
cyclewhichprovidesa cool-downrinseto minimizewrinkling.Also,if
available,usePermanentPressdryingcycle.
eIncorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level
or half full for small load.
GWashingrepeated~yin toohot water.Washin coolor warmwaterwith
plentyofdetergent.
eFailureto usefiabricsoftener.Properuseof fabricsoftenerwill
rninirnizewrinkling.
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SETTING
If youneedmore help... call, toll free:
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
POSSIBLE CAUSE
To
@Retumble on Permanent Press setting.
~Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting.
eIf unsuccessful, returnble on normal temperature for 10—12minutes
and hang immediately.
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Ironcarefully.
QSendto DryCleanersforpressing.
oSomewrinklesmay remain which cannot be removed.*
*NOTE: If yoL~followgoodlaundryproceduresandpermanentpress
clothesstillcomeoutwrinkled,thefinishmaynot be goodquality.Also,in
permanentpresssynthetic/cottonblends,thecottonportionofthefabriccan
eventuallywearawayleavingonlythesynthetic.Sinceits thecottonportion
whichis treatedfor permanentpress,a lossordecreaseof permanentpress
performancewil~result.
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JYi~l~~ep~lrcllase ofyour new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that if’youever
need i~tio~m~ationOrassistance,
Our consumer service professional will provide expert repair service on your
Hotpoint appliance, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. h4any GE
Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or
tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m. weekdays, 9:00a.m. to
p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians knowyour appliance
2:00
insideand out—somostrepairs can be handled injust one visit.
wdllbe there. Allyou Ilaveto do iscall—toll-free!
Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer
Center@ information service is available to help. Your call–and your
question–will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any
time. GE Answer Center” service is open 24 hours a day, ‘7days aweek.
hr CustomersWithSpecialieeds..m
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Upon request, wewillprovide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
Braillecontrols for a varietyof
Hotpoint appliances, and a
brochure to assistin planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons
withlimited mobility.To obtain
these items,free of charge, call
800.626.2000.
J’ou can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your Hotpoint product warranty expires.
Purchase a GEcontract while
yourwarranty isstillin effectand you’llreceive a substantial discount. With
amultiple-yearcontract, you’reassured of future serviceat today’sprices.
accessto aTDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322)to request
information or service.
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Individualsqualified tosertice tieir ownappliancescan
have
neecled parts or accessories sent directly to their
home. Our parts system provicies access to over 47,000
Genuine ~cnewa] parts... and a]~are fully warranted.
VISA, fiflasterC:~rdand Discover carcls are accepted.
User
maintenanceinstructionscontainedinthisbooklet
cover procedures
Other servicinggenerdy shodd be referred toqualified
service persomel.
improper serticing maycauseunsafe operation.
intendedto be performed by anyuser.
Cautionmustbe exercised since
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CLOTHESDRYER
WARRANTY
WHATISCOVERED
Stapie sales slip or CanGelledcheck
here=
Proof oforiginal purchase date
isneededtoobtainservice
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FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY
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
afly pati of the dfyer that fails
becauseof a manufacturingdefect.
underWarrantym
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchasedfor ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaskathe
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED becauseyou 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 Car@ servicersduring
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
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WHATIs NOTCOVERED
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 Oryour state’s Attorney General.
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
UIService trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
Readyour Useand Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contactyourdealerorourConsumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toil free:
GE Answer Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
0Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
~Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
@Failureof the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
@Damageto product caused by
accident,fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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