GE DLL1550R, DLB1550R Use and Care Manual

How to

get

the best from

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
Operating the Dryer

Perm.

Press Drying Tips 6, 12, 13

Problem Solver

Safety

Instructions

Sorting
Storing Dryer

User Maintenance Instructions 10

Warranty

Back Cover

2

10
15

8,9

10

5

6, 12
6, 10

6,7

2
6

11-13

3-5
6,7

10

Drver

Use

and

Care

of Models

Dm1550R

550R

“-7

GE Answer

800.626.2000

Center@

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US

~LP 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

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

WA~ING:

For your safety the information in this manual must be

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 risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of

Write down the model
and

serial 1iUmberS.

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.

foHowed

to

minitie

Me.

●

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

arnmable

fl

vicinity of this or

—W~T

●

Do not try to light any appliance.

s

Do not touch any electrical switch;

vapors

and fiquids

any

other appliance.

TO DO ~ YOU

in the

S~LL

GAS

do not use any phone in your btiding.

●

Clear the room,

b@ding

or area of

tiediately CW

neighbor’s phone.
instructions.

s E

you

annot

can

the fire department.

reach your gas

—Instigation and service must be performed

by a qualified
the

gas suppher.

insta~er,

dl Occupanti.

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

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

your gas supplier from a

FOHOW

the gas

suppfier’s

supplier?

service agency or

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

2

WORTANT

The

California Safe Drinking Water and
Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California to
to the state to cause cancer,
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

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.

primarily by the incomplete combustion

SAFETY NOTICE

publish

a list of substances known

birth

defects or other

LP

fuels.

Toxic

Warning-To reduce the risk of

A

electric
when using your appliance, follow basic

shock,

or

i~ury

to persons

precautions, including the following:

●

Use this

purpose

‘.Q.i{~

*

--. -=

before it is used.

Installation Instructions sheet
dryer, you can obtain one
free, the GE Answer Center”, 800.626.2000.

apptiance

as described in this Use and Care Book.

●

This dryer must be properly

ody for its intended

installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions

If you

did

not receive an

with

your

by

calling, toll

—Properly ground to conform with

dl

governing codes and ordinances.

Follow

—hcate

detils

in Installation Instructions.

where the temperature is above
(10*C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system. Do not install or store the
dryer where it

<onnect

and sized power supply circuit

electrical overload.

—Efiausting

~COMMENDED

. .

of moisture and
room. Carefully follow the Exhausting

in

to a properly rated, protected

the Installation Instructions.

fil

be exposed to the weather.

to avoid

to the outside is STRONGLY

to prevent large amounts

lint

from being blown

into

Details

fire,

50°F.

the

●

Do not repair or replace any

part of the
any servicing

app~ance

uniess

or attempt

specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the

●

When disconnecting this

@ PU1l by the

w

or

junction

the cord is located so that
on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.

To

Mti@ze

cord

of cord and

plug rather than the

to avoid damage to

the Possibility

stils

to carry out.

plug.

Make sure that

it will

not be stepped

appfiance

the

cord

of a Fire Hazard

●

Exhaust

Use

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

PLAS~C

DUCTWORK
OTHER
CAN CAUSE A
BECOMES OTHERWISE
USE OR

Q Do

not use heat to dry articles containing

plastic, or

bras,
baby pants,
may melt or
when heated, can under
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

●

Do not store

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

DuctAee

ody rigid metal or

OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE

EASEY

DURWG INSTALLATION.

simtiar

tennis

shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,

plastic

burn.

items

Installation Instructions.

flefible

CAN CAUSE A

PUNCTURED DUCTWORK

~

IF ~ COLLAPSES OR

RES~CTED

materials

bags, etc.) as these materials

Also, some rubber materials,

certain

that may burn or melt

metal

~.

4“

USE OF

FO~

IN

rubber~

(such

as padded

circumstances

{continued next page)

OR

WORTANT SAFEH ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

Garmenb

(such as life
must not be put in your dryer.

J ~

h

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 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 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.

labeled “Dry Away from Heat”

4‘~

jackeh

●

Do not wash or dry articles

that have been cleaned in,

containing Kapok)

washed in, soaked in,

with combustible or explosive

dry-cleaning

solvenb,

orspotted

kerosene,

To Minimize the Possibility of Injury

●

Never reach into the dryer while the

drum is moving.

or adding clothes, wait until

completely stopped.

●

Do not dry

Skin irritation could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.

The laundry process can reduce
the flame

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

.

Close supervision is necessary

>

f

k

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 appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,

remove the door of the dryer compartment.

Before loading, unloading

tie dmm

fiber~ass

articles in your dryer.

retardancy

of fabrics.

has

●

‘ii===’<

a

OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.

●

Keep the area around and underneath your

Clean the lint filter before each load

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

DO NOT

appliances free from the accumulation of
combustible materials,

such as lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc.

●

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

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

●

Keep all laundry aids (such

.

m

T

m

as detergents, bleaches, fabric

[

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

cabinet. Observe

preferably in a locked

all

warnings on

container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock,

9

power supply before attempting any

unplug this appliance from the

maintenance or cleaning (except the removal

and cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE:

, \

knob to an OFF position does NOT

/

*

disconnect the appliance from the

Turning the Cycle Selector

power supply.

●

Do not tamper with the controls.

4

Q

Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning,

parti~y

disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.

●

Never climb on or

●

If yours is a gas d~er, it is equipped with an

stind

on the dryer top.

automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light.

DO NOT

A~EM~

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

D~er-applied
Anti-s@tic

Fabric Softeners or

Conditioned

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

~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

to tumble freely.

● To help prevent ironing, use the Permanent Press or Knits cycle. 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.

overload

your dryer. For efficient drying, clothes need

ducting

at least once a year. A partially clogged

T~SE

T~S

5

HOW TO

OPEMTE

YOUR DRYER

WARNIN&To

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury

to

persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

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.

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.

Set the Controls

See the Controls Setting Guide.

~Drying

Polyester

● DO NOT OVERLOAD—

Garments being dried or

dewrinkled should tumble freely.

Selections.

Select the proper heat for
your load.

Kni@

& Permanent Press Drying Tips

0

Cycle Selector.

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

“

REMOVE CLOTHES ● PLACE ON HANGERS—

PROMPTLY—To help prevent Permanent press and polyester

wrinkling, remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed
the dryer promptly at the end of
the drying cycles.

@ Start

on hangers after drying.

Knob.

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).

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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

Sort by

Separate

Sufiace

Sort by Fabric

Sort by Color

Texture

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

poss;ble.

Sort by Weight

Separate

HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES

Don’t overload

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

your dryer.

Cotions

.r”mwi,h/~

& Linens

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

Drum with

Permanent Press Load

/

7

CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE

Drying

Load Selection

Cottons & Linens

Permanent Press. Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy Normal
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. ”

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.

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

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated No Heat
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.

Bathmats and Rugs

Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),

Quilted Bedspreads.

Normal

Normal

Low/Knits
Low/Knits

Low/Knits
Normal

Normal

Low/Knits
Normal

Normal

Normal

Norma]

Low/Knits

Cycle

Timed Cycle

Special Cycle

Cycle Setting

I

40 to 50 minutes setting for average-weight loads;
50 to 60 minutes setting for work clothes and thick
knitted cottons.
Damp Dry for ironing:

20 minutes—lightweight cottons;
25 minutes—medium weight;
30

minutes—heavv cottons.

Perm.

Press setting

I

Special Cycle

Perm.

Press setting

Knits setting

Special Cycle Knits setting

Special Cycle
Special Cycle

Timed Cycle

Special Cycle Knits setting

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

Timed

Cycle

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

Knits setting

Perm.

Press setting

45 minutes

20 to 25 minutes.

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

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

Set for time desired.

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

First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—1 5 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

minutes;.

Pillows—Feather and Polyester­filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See
Special Instructions.

*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results,

NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide.
You may find that best results are obtained by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.

Normal

Timed Cycle 90 minutes.

follow

your fabric care labels

8

—

—

—

Special

.

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. Follow instructions carefully.

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. Be sure to dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT. If children’s
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 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 fall out. Stop dryer periodically and
check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

Instructions

sleepwear is made of

Modacrylic,

tumble dry only on Low/Knits temperature. Normal Heat can damage these

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

Stop dryer periodically and check

Spe(icllprecclutions

a&ain;

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
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 may be blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs,

cannot be dried in home size dryers.

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. DO NOT tumble

must be taken to dry

filter

for

excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

extra-lage

tluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills

DO NOT tumble

items. Set dryer for 20

dr}’

jackets containing Kapok. (See filter cleaning instructions above. )

dr) pillows

c<mtaining

minutes then check

Kapok.

carefilly.

Set 15 minutes for second setting, check

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.

9

CAm Am CLEAN~G

User Maintenance Instructions

CAUTION:

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

If yours is an electric dryer, before you have

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 dmm
is rust-resistant and requires exhaust
no special care.

Dryer control panel and Apply these pretreatment products
finishes may be damaged by

some laundry pretreatment soil
and stain remover products if normally. Damage to your dryer

such products

have direct contact with the dryer.

Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage

Inspect and clean the dryer

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.

\

3

Q

ducting

away from the dryer.

may then be washed and dried

are

sprayed on or caused by pretreatment products

is not covered by your warranty.

To store your dryer for a

at least once a year.

Periodically,

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

lint

short period of time, disconnect
the power supply and clean the
lint filter.

) II

i

The fabric

Air Circulation

Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air.

10

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

●

—

PROBLEM

DRYER

CLOTHES
LONG TO DRY

SHRINWGE, GENERAL

WON’T START

TA~

TOO

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

●

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

outlet or circuit while the

●

Controls improperly set. Check all controls

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

● Improper

Installation Instructions.

● Obstruction in exhaust

obstruction; make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible

ducting

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.

● 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

● 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.

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

ducting.

Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the

ducting.

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

pro~er

L

securely~ryer

@er

is

.

Make sure

tumbling.

o~eratin~.

.

ducting

will not run with door open.

to make sure they are correctly

is clean and free of

(continued next page)

11

●

T~

PROBLEM

(continued)

SOL~R

PROBLEM

SHR~WGE, ~ITS

W~WING

PERMANENT

AND

“NO-IRON”

~

PWSS

I~MS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Relaxation shrinkage can

stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.

into

be pressed back

●

Progrmsive

fabrics) is

or delayed shrinkage is

gradudly

that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat
Relaxation Shrinkage above.

●

Shrinkage caused by overheating

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

but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.

●

Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and

hang them immediately.

●

Too many items in dryer. Dry only

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.

o

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

●

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

which provides a
Press drying cycle.

● Incorrect water level. Use high water level for medium

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

● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will

minimize wrinkling.

shape after each wash and dry cycle.

removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments

cooldown

occur in knit fabrics that have

When

this occurs, garment may

caused when starch or

occurs in certain knit fabrics

been

improperly

sizing

(in some

as

that

have

for

the

can~ot

be corrected,

one

washer load at a time. Do not

rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use Permanent

load;

medium level

the

use of a high-carbonate detergent.

12

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WWNKLING

PERMANENT
“NO-IRON ITEMS”
(continued)

IN

P~SS

AND

TO REMOVE WRINKLES:

●

Retumble

●

Rerinse

●

If unsuccessful,

on Permanent Press setting.

and dry on Permanent Press setting.

and hang immediately.

● Iron

cmefully.

●

Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing.

● Some

*

wfinkles

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.

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

Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

retumble

may remain which cannot be removed. *

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on normal temperature for 10–12 minutes

procedures and

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Be There

With the purchase of your new
the assurance

tance, we’ll be there.

that if you ever need information or assis-

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you have to do is cdl—toll-free!

In-Home Repair
Service

800-GE-CARES

(800-UZ-273Z

Our consumer service professionals

will provide expert repair service on
your

Hotpoint appliance, scheduled

at a time that’s convenient for you.
Many GE Consumer Service
operated locations offer you service
today or tomorrow, or at your con­venience

day~ 9:00

Our factory-trained technicians know
your appliance inside and out—so
most repairs can be handled in just
one visit.

(7:00

a.m. to

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays).

7:00

company-

p.m.

week-

Hotpoint

appliance, receive

Service Contracts

800-626-2Z4

You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be

there

after your Hotpoint product
warranty expires. Purchase a GE
contract while your warranty is still in
effect and you’ll receive a substantial
discount. With a multiple-year con­tract, you’re assured of future service
at today’s prices.

GEAnswer Center@

800.626.2000

What.ever your question about

Hotpoint major appliance, GE
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able to help. Your cdl—and your
question—will be answered

and courteously And you can

time. GE Answer

open 24 hours a

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Renewal Parts... and all are fully war­ranted. VISA, MasterCard and
Discover cards are accepted.

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Upon request, we will provide Braille

controls for a variety of
appliances, and a brochure
planning a barrier-free kitchen
persons with limited mobility To

hin these items, free of charge,

800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing

or speech who have access to a

or a conventional teletypewriter may

Cd]

800-TDD-GEAC

to request information or service.

Hotpoint

to

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YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER

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,
your home to repair or replace

any

because of a manufacturing defect.

● Service trips to your home to teach

● Improper installation.

patis and service labor in

pati

of

the

dryer that fails

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

or call, toll free:
GE Answer

800.626.2000

consumer information service

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.

at the address below,

Center@

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
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
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.

● 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.

WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Care@

D.C.

In Alaska the

sewice

servicers during

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.

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

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