GE DLL2450R, DLB2450R Use and Care Manual

How

to

get the

)est

from

Your

Contents

Appliance Registration
Automatic Drying

Care and Cleaning
Consumer Services

Controls Setting Guide
Dryer Exhaust

Energy-Saving Tips
Important Phone Numbers 15

Knits Drying Tips
Lint Filter

Loading
Model and

Operating the Dryer

Perm.

Problem Solver
Safety Instructions

Sorting
Storing Dryer

Serial

Numbers

Press Drying Tips 6, 12, 13

2
6

10
15

8,9

10

5

6, 12
6, 10

6,7

2
6

11-13

3–5
6,7

10

Drver

d

se and Care

of Models

DB2450R

DU2450R

Timed Drying
User Maintenance Instructions 10

Warranty

GE Answer

800.626.2000

Center@

Back Cover

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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

WANING:

the risk of

For your safety the information in

fwe

or explosion or to prevent property damage, personti injury or loss of

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.

this

manual must be

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.

fo~owed

to

mitie

life.

●

—Do not store or use

gasotine

or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

—W~T

●

●

●

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

TO DO W YOU

S~LL

GAS

Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any

do not use any phone in your

elwtrid

switch;

butiding.

Clear the room, building or area of

all

Wcupank.

hmediately cd

neighbor’s phone.
instructions.

●

M

you cannot

~

the fire department.

—Installation and service must

by a

qua~led instaUer,

the gas

suppher.

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

FOMOW

reach your gm

the gas supplier’s

suppMer3

be

performed

service agency or

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

WORTANT

Read W

instmctions

SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS

before wing

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The

California Safe Drinking Water and
Enforcement Act requires the governor of

C~ifornia to publish a

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 primarily by the incomplete combustion
of natural gas or

~operly

combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryers
to the outdoors.

adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete

LP

list

of substances known

birth

defects or other

fuels.

Warning-To reduce the risk of fire,

A

electric shock, or injury to persons

when using your appliance, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

. Use this

purpose
\

i’

.=,

-a

before it is used.

Installation Instructions sheet with your dryer,
you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the

GE

—~perly

*I

apptiance

as described in

●

This dryer must be properly

‘b

installed and located in accordance

only for its intended

this

Use and Care, Book.

with the Installation Instructions

If you did not receive an

Answer

Center@,

800.626.2000.

ground to conform with

governing

codes

and ordinances.

Follow details in Installation Instructions.

—Locate where the temperature is above

(lO°C.)

control system. Do not

for satisfactory operation of the dryer

insta~

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.

—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY

RECOMMENDED

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

in

the Installation

to prevent large amounts

kstructions.

Toxic

50°F.

to avoid

!

●

ttis apptiance.

●

Do not repair or replace any

u

part of the appliance or attempt

any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.

●

When disconnecting this appliance

@

~a

of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord
located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

To

PU1l by the

to avoid damage to the cord or junction

Mitimize

plug rather than the cord

is

the Possibility

of a Fire Hazard

●

Exhaust

Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4“
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.

PLASTIC OR
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR

OT~R

CAN CAUSE A
BECOMES
USE OR

●

Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,

plastic, or similar materials

bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials
may melt or burn. Also, some robber materials,
when heated, can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

●

Do not store items that may burn or melt

(such as clothing, paper material, plastics or

plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer
during the operation.

Duct+ee

EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK

OTHERWSE

DU~G

Installation Instructions.

USE OF

O~ER

COMBUSTIBLE

~RE W

IT COLLAPSES OR

RESTRICTED IN

INSTALLATION.

(such as padded

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●

Garments labeled

WORTANT

“Dry

Away from Heat”

SAFEH ~STRUCTIONS

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

●

l’~

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soaked in, orspottedwith

h

(such as wax, paint,

Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in,
combustible or explosive substances

gasofine, degreasers,

dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which
may ignite or explode. Do not add these
substances to the wash water. Do not use
these substances around your washer

andor

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.

(continued)

To

c

Never reach into the

c

Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.

h

Minimize the

Possibtiity

dryer

while the

of Injury

drum is moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.

Skin

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

●

4‘\

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To avoid such a result, the garment

>

f.

k

The laundry process can reduce

the flame

manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.

●

Close supervision is necessary

retirdancy

of fabrics.

if this appliance is used by or

near children. Do not

allow

children to play inside, on, or

a

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.

●

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OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT

F~TER

●

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

IN PLACE.

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

as detergent, bleaches, fabric

m

t

softeners, etc.) out of the reach

of children, preferably in a locked

T

R

cabinet. Observe all warnings on
container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock, unplug this appliance from the

B

power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal
and cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector

/

$-

/-

‘

knob to an OFF position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

●

Do not

timper

with the controls.

4

●

Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

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

c

Never climb on or

●

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

sbnd

on the dryer top.

automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT

W~H A MATCH. Burns may result from having

your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.

Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or

Anti-sbtic

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.

Conditioners

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 overload your dryer. For efficient drying, clothes need

to tumble freely.

●

Use Automatic

overdying and to save energy.

●

To

help prevent ironing, use
(Low). 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.

Sensi-Dry

ducting

Cycles whenever possible to help prevent

Perm

Press (Medium) or

at least once a year. A partially clogged

Knits/Delicates

T~S

T~SE

5

HOW TO

OPEMTE

YOUR DRYER

WARNIN*TO

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

Check the Lint Filter.

Always be sure the lint filter is in place. Don’t use the dryer without it. See the Care and Cleaning section.

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when

Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used.

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. 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.

~Drying

Select the proper heat for
your load.

Selections.

See the Controls Setting Guide.

@

Cycle Selector.

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

The Difference between Automatic and Timed Drying

When using the Automatic

(Regular) Cycles, the Automatic

Dry Control system continually

senses the temperature of the air

in the dryer drum. Wet Laundry
keeps this air cool. When laundry
is dry enough (and the drum air

warm enough) the heat turns off.

Polyester

● DO NOT OVERLOAD—

Garments being dried or

dewrinkled should tumble freely.

Kni@

& Permanent Press Drying Tips

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
automatically turns off dryer.

● REMOVE CLOTHES

PROMPTLY—To help prevent
wrinkling, remove clothes from
the dryer promptly at the end of
the drying cycles.

o~

until it

~

Start 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).

Timed Drying

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.

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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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HOW TO SORT

Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

Sort by Fabric

Separate

[

%~

Cottons & a

~ Linens

frOm ~

nen’n

Sort by Color

m

Synthetics,

Blends&

Poly

Knits

CLOT~S

%

Permanent a

~

from

~ Press

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

from

% Delicates

~

Q

lint collection, we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever possible.

Sort by Weight

Separate

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:

Cottons & Linens

Drum with

For information on tumble drying extra large
items

and different fabrics and loads, see the

Controls Setting Guide.

T~

CLOT~S

a

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CONTROL

SETT~G GU~E

FOR

D~FERENT

Load

Cottons and Linens

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

Silks and Wools, Blends including
Silks and Wools

Rayon and Acetate

Down-filled Garments, if machine
washing and drying are recommended

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

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Blankets—Wool, Part-wool, Cotton,
Electric, Synthetic. See below under
“Extra-large Items.”

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO NOT MACHINE DRY

~BERGLASS.

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

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
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.

FABWCS

Fabric Care
Drying Selection*

Cottons
(High)

Perm.

Press Automatic

(Medium)

Permanent Press
(Medium)

Knits~elicates

(Low)

Knits/Delicates

(Low)

Knits/Delicates Automatic

(Low)
Cottons

(High)
Cottons

(High)

Knits~elicates

(Low)
Cottons

(High)

Cottons
(High)

Cottons
(High)

Perm.

Press

(Medium)

Cycle

Automatic
or
Timed Cycle

I

or

Timed Cycle

I

Automatic
Automatic Sensi-Dry

Automatic

I

Automatic

Automatic
or
Timed Cycle

I

Automatic

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

Timed Cycle

AND LOADS

Cycle Setting

Sensi-Dry

Sensi-Dry

Sensi-Dry

Sensi-Dry

Sensi-Dry

Sensi-Dry

Sensi-Dry

Sensi-Dry Knits.

Heavy or Normal Setting.

45 minutes for dry; 20 minutes
for damp dry ironing.

Permanent Press.

10

minutes to de-wrinkle

garments that have

Permanent Press.
Knits.

Knits.

Knits.

Normal Setting.

Heavy or Normal Setting.

45 minutes.

Set at 20 to 25 minutes.

First setting, set at 20 minutes;
Second setting, set at

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—l 5 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes

not been washed.

15

minutes.

I

]

Pillows—Feather and Polvester-

filled

(if manufacturer rec~mmends
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, follow your fabric care labels.
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.

Cottons

(High)

Timed Cycle

Set at 50 minutes

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Special 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;
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
damage these fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.

See above for instructions

Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry
for more than 25 minutes. Do
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.

sleepwear is made of Modacrylic, tumble dry only on Low/hits. Normal Heat can

towels

which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control

only

one blanket at a time. Remove blanket at end of cycle and block blanket back to original shape.

place clothes on hangers to

I

Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, color and appearance of such articles

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

Special precautions must be taken for extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes
setting, check again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not fill drum. Many
wet, have ample room in dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if
article is still wet or damp and fills dryer, finish drying on line. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times
without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not have room to tumble, the air flow 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 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

then

dqpillows

check carefilly. Set 15 minutes for second

containing

fiPOK.

l~e

articles, when

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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CA~ 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 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 control panel and finishes
may be damaged by some laundry away from the dryer. The fabric

pre-treatment soil and stain may then be washed

remover products if such products normally. Damage to your dryer

are sprayed on or have direct
contact with the dryer.

Apply these

caused by
is not covered by your warranty.

pre-treatment products

and

dried

pre-treatment products

Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage

Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a
exhaust
a year.

ducting

at least once short period of time, disconnect

the power supply and clean the

lint filter.

Periodically,

remove the lint
filter

and

insert
the suction hose
from your vacuum
cleaner into
the opening.

Air Circulation

Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air.

10

I-int

Filter

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

●

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T START

TA~

CLOTHES

LONG TO DRY

TOO

I

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 md Start knob is turned.

during

Opening the door

operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door

and turn the Start knob.

●

Dryer door is open. Close door

“

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

securely<ryer

will not run with door open.

outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.

●

Controls improperly set.

Check dl

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.

Periodicdly

clean

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

*

Improper

Installation

Q

Obstruction in exhaust

ducting’

Make sure dryer is

kstructions.

ducting.

ducted

Make sure

in accordance with the

ducting

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

ducting

the

●

Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit

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

kstdlation

Instructions.

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.

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

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

SHR~~GE,

GENERAL

●

Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or

washed by hand and drip dried; others maybe safely washed but will shrink
in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels

exacfly.

If in doubt,

do not machine wash or tumble dry.

(continued next page)

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●

T~

PROBLEM

(continued)

SOL~R

PROBLEM

SHRINUGE,

WRIN~~G

~ITS

IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Rel=ation

shrinkage can

occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly

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

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

●

Progressive or delayed shrinkage is

fabrics)

is

gradudly

removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments

caused when starch or sizing (in some

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

●

Shrinkage caused by overheating

occurs in certain knit fabrics that have
been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the
temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected,
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.

●

Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove

ciothes promptiy

and

hang them immediately.

●

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

combine loads.

●

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

articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

Q

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.

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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 cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use Permanent
Press (medium) drying cycle.

●

Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level

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.

12

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WR~KLING

IN
PERMANENT PRESS AND
“NO-IRON

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(continued)

TO REMOVE

●

Retumble

●

Rerinse

●

If unsuccessful,

and hang immediately.

●

Iron carefully.

●

Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing,

●

Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed. *

* NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press

clothes still come out
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:
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800.626.2000
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on Permanent Press setting.

and dry on Permanent Press setting.

retumble

on normal temperature for 10-12 minutes

wrin~ed,

the

finish may not be good quality. Also, in

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NOTES

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WARRANTY

WHAT IS 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 parf of

because of a manufacturing defect.

Staple sales slip or

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dryer that fails

cancelled

check

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

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the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service

shop or for the service technician’s

travel costs to your home.

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

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service, during warranty period or

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In Alaska the

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WHAT IS NOT COVERED

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

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

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

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

● Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

if

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

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800.626.2000
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● 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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

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.

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