GE DLB3900S, DLL3980S, DLB3800S, DLL3880S, DLB3600s Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Appliance Registration
Automatic Dmin~

Care and Cleaning
Consumer Services

Cycle Settings
Dryer Exhaust

Energy-Saving Tips
Fabric and Drying Guide

Important Phone Numbers 15

fiits

Drying Tips

Light Bulb Replacement
Lint Filter

Loading
Model and Serial Numbers 2

Operating the Dryer

Perrn.

Press Drying Tips 8, 13, 14

Press Guard Feature
Problem Solver

2

8

11
15

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11

5

10

8, 13

11

7, 11

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Use and Care

of Models

DB3900S

DU3980S

DB3800S

DU3880S

Dm3600s

DU3680S

DB3400S

DU3480S

Safety Instructions

Signal

Sorting

Storing Dryer

Timed Drying
User Maintenance Instructions 11

Warranty

GE Answer

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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

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

WA~NG: For
the risk of fim

your safety the information in this manual must

or explosion or to prevent property damage,

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.

person~

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.

be

followed to

injury or loss of

rnirdmize

life.

—Do

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

not store or use

flammable

gasoline or

vapom and

other

liquids in

vicinity of this or any other

TO DO IF

o

Do not try to

*

Do

not touch

not

use any phone in your building.

do

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Clear the

room, butiding

YOU S~LL GAS

tight any app~nce.

any

eledrid switih;

or area

dl wcupants.

the

apptiance.

of

●

Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone.

instrudions,

●

If you

WM

the

—Instigation and service

by a

qti~ed insta~er,

the gas

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, IL 60606

Follow

mrmot

reach your gas

fire

department.

suppfier.

Wacker

Drive

the

gas supplier’s

suppliert

must

be performed

service agency or

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WORTANT

SAFEH

~STRUCTIONS

Read W

IMPORTANT SAFETY

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.

Warning—To reduce the risk of fire,

A

electric shock, or injury to persons

when using your appliance, follow basic

LP

fuels.

imtmctiom

NOTICE

before

precautions, including the following:

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Use

this

appfiance

purpose

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is used,

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

and located in accordance with the

Instigation Instructions before it

If you did not receive an Installation

only for its intended

dryer must be properly installed

—Properly ground to conform with

all governing codes and ordinances.

Follow details in

—Locate where the temperature is above

(lO°C.)

control system. Do not install or store the
dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

for satisfactory operation of the dryer

hstallation

Instructions,

50°F.

—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 Instructions.

to prevent large amounts

to avoid

ushg tfis

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

*

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

applimce.

*

Do not repair or replace any

part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically

●

When disconnecting this appliance

pull by the plug rather than the
cord

to avoid damage to the cord

To Minimize the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard

. Exhaust

Use

Duct+ee

otiy

rigid metal or flexible metal 4“

Installation Instructions.

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

PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A ~RE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE
A

FIRE

IF ~ COLLAPSES OR BECOMES
OTHERWISE

D~mG

. Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic, or

similar materials

shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,

plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or

burn. Also, some rubber

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 operation.

INSTALLATION.

RESTRIC~D ~

(such as padded bras, tennis

matetials,

USE OF

USE OR

when heated,

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WORTANT SAmTY mSTRUCmONS

(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 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
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.

Do not wash or dry articles

that have been cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive

dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,

“Dry

Away from

Heat”

antior

all

To

Minitize

●

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

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

4‘\

~ / Toavoid sucharesult, thegarment

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f.

@

apptiance.

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

the Possibility of

Before loading, unloading

●

The laundry process can reduce

the flame

manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully,

0

Close supervision is necessary

if this
near
children to play inside,
with this appliance or any discarded

Dispose of

re%rdancy

apptiance

chtidren. Do

is used by or

discardd

not allow

I@ury

your

dryer.

of fabrics.

on,

or

appliances and

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OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE
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 should be
cleaned periodically by a

Clean

to prevent
the dryer or in the room.

the lint filter before each load

lint

accumulation inside

DO NOT

L~T

such as lint, paper, rags,

qualtiled

individual.

. Keep all laundry aids (such

as detergents, bleaches,
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children,

w

n

container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your appliances

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).

*

●

Do not tamper with the controls.

cabinet. Observe all warnings on

●

To minimize

shock,

power supply before attempting any

unplug this appliance from the

NOTE:

knob to an 0~ position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

preferably in a locked

the

possibility of electric

Turning the Cycle Selector

fabric

clean

4

s

Do

not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

ma~unctionkg,

missing or

partially disassembled, or has

broken

parts, including a damaged

cord or plug.

c

Never climb on or stand on the dryer

o

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

automatic
a pilot light.

WI~

your hand in
automatic ignition may turn on.

eleetric

ignition and does not have

DO NOT

A~EMPT

A MATCH. Burns may result from having

the

vicinity of the burner when the

TO

top.

LIG~

Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or

Anti-s@tic

You may wish to
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

soften

your laundered

SAW 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.

● Use Automatic Cycles whenever possible to help prevent overdying

and to save energy.

● Remove garments promptly at the end of the 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

TWS

5

HOW TO

WARNING—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.

DLB3900S and DLL3980S/DLB3800S and DLL3880S

DLB3600S and DLL3680S

OPEMTE

Features and appearances may vary slightly

YOUR DRYER

DLB3400S and DLL3480S

6

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 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.

Set

the

COntrOls

—

Controls and features will vary from model to model

See the

Suggesti

@

Drying Selections.

Fabric and Drying Selections guide.

Select the proper heat for your load.

Should be used with cycles indicated

Automatic

DvinE
Seiec~ons Regular cycle Knits Cycles

Cottons
High Heat

Perrn.

Press

Medium Heat
Fluff

No Heat

Knits~elicates

Low Heat

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*Fluff-No Heat option can be used with an automatic cycle, but for

best performance it is recommended to be used with a timed cycle.

Automatic

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Perm.

Press and Timed

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,

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Cycles

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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.

Press Guard feature.

Turn the Press Guard cycle indicator to YES and
the Cycle Selector knob to Optional Press Guard.
This feature will minimize wrinkles set in the
clothes. The Press Guard feature provides
approximately one hour of no-heat tumbling
after the clothes are dry.

Use your Signal to remind you to remove clothes.
See Signal section.

Cycle Selector.

Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting.

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The selector may be turned in either direction.

Signal.

Set this signal, if desired, to remind you to
remove clothes from the dryer when the cycle

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ends. See the Signal section.

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.)

7

OPEMTmG ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

signal.

The signal control can be set anywhere between
OFF and LOUD, depending on the desired sound

level.

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 items which
should be removed as soon as the dryer stops to
help prevent setting of wrinkles.

Operates with any cycle. (on models so equipped)

The

signal

will sound just before the end of the

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Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips

● DO NOT OVERLOAD— ● REMOVE CLOTHES ● PLACE ON HANGERS—

Garments being dried or

dewrinkled should tumble freely.

The Difference Between Auto Regular and Timed Regular Drying

Auto Regular

When using the Auto Regular Cycles, the dryer When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number
continually senses the temperature of the air in the of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at
dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps the air cool. When the end of this time period.

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
automatically turns off the dryer.

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.

offl

until it

Timed Regular

on hangers after drying.

(on models

so

equipped)

Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles

Set to AUTO REGULAR

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● For most normal loads.

/

Set toward More Dry

/

● For loads that include heavy-

weight fabrics.

● If you desire to remove more

moisture from your normal load.

9,

8

(on models so equipped—appearance may

Set toward Less Dry

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70

mi”titi

● For light weight fabric loads.

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If you desire to remove less

moisture from the load.

Vary)

Sort by Surface Texture

HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

.

Separate chenille—give up lint.

Sort by Fabric

Sort by Color

Separate I

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m

Lint o

m

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Producers

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mm

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m

m

m

from

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R

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.

Lint a

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and

.,

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract
lint. These must be dried separately.

nfrommrommfromm

construction together
whenever possible.

Sort by Weight

Separate

HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES

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
Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide.

th

Permanent Press Load

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SUGGESTED

FABNC

AND DRYING SELECTIONS

Cycle Suggested

Automatic Regular

For Clothes

● Cottons and linens

● Down-filled garments, if machine

Loa~abrics

such as:

washing and drying is recommended

Automatic Permanent
Press & Knits

Delicates

Timed

● Permanent press fabrics with cotton

● Synthetics

● Silks and wools

● Rayon and acetate

● Pillows*

● Blankets**

● Extra large items***

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

follow your specific fabric care label.

Special Instructions

Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels for more information.

*Pillows

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape.
DRY ONLY ONE PILLOW AT A TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop
dryer occasionally and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying.
Check pillow at end of drying time—if not completely dry, return pillow to dryer
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.

Drying Selection

High Heat

Medium Heat

Low Heat

High Heat

Medium Heat

**Blankets

***Extra Large Items—

Queen or King size

sheets; Blankets or
Spreads; Mattress

Covers~ads

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Put 2 or 4 dry towels into the dryer; 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

15 minutes; 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 up, they may not have room to tumble. CAUTION: If large
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.

CAm Am

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.

CLEANING

Dryer Exterior

Wipe off any spills or washing Dryer control panel and finishes Apply these pre-treatment products

compounds. Wipe or dust with a

damp cloth. Try not to strike the

surface with sharp objects.

may be damaged by some laundry away from the dryer. The fabric

pre-treatment soil and stain may then be washed and dried

remover products if such products
are sprayed on or have direct caused by
contact with the dryer. is not covered by your warranty.

normally. Damage to your dryer

pre-treatment products

Dryer Drum

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

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

Lint Filter

Before every dryer

use, clean the lint

filter. Put your
moistened fingers
at the corner of the
filter and wipe all
the way across to
the other comer.

Lint Filter

Periodically,

remove the lint

filter and insert
the suction hose
from your

vacuum cleaner
into the opening.

Air Circulation Interior Light

the power supply and clean the
lint filter.

\

—

(on models so equipped)

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and BEFORE REPLACING
ventilating air.

THE LIGHT BULB. BE
SURE TO UNPLUG THE
DRYER POWER CORD.
Unscrew the bulb located
inside at the top front
center of the dryer and
replace it with the same
type 10 watt bulb.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T

CLOTHES

TA~

LONG TO DRY

ST~T

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 the Start knob is turned

to START. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close
the door and turn Start knob to START.

● 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

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. Periodically clean

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

● Improper

ducting.

Make sure dryer is

ducted

in accordance with the

Instigation 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 will 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

t’ime.

Do not

combine loads.

s

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

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

SHRIN~GE,

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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 exactly.

If in doubt, do not machine

wash or tumble dry.

PROBLEM

SHR~~GE,

~ITS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Relaxation shrinkage

can

occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly

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

be

pressed

● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing

fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments
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 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.

back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

occurs in certain knit fabrics that have

(in

some

as

for

WRIN~ING

IN
PERMANENT PRESS

AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

● Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops.

Remove

clothes

prompfly

and

hang them immediately.

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

combine loads.

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

articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

● Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work

clothes, with lighter permanent press items, such as shirts or blouses. Do not
wash or dry permanent press with regular laundry.

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

press loads should always be smaller than regular loads.,

.no

more than

medium loads.

● Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. If available,

cycle which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize

use

Permanent Press wash

wri~ling.

Also, if

available, use Permanent Press drying cycle.

● Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium

lo’ad;

medium level

or half full for small load.

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

plenty of detergent.

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

minimize wrinkling.

(continued next page)

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PROBLEM

T~

PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

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POSSIBLE CAUSE

TO REMOVE WRINKLES
ON

DR~RS

PERMANENT PRESS
SETTING

WITH A

TO REMOVE WRINKLES:

●

Retumble

●

Rerinse

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●

If unsuccessful, retumble on normal temperature for 10—12 minutes

and hang immediately.

● ~on carefully.

● Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing.

● Some wrinUes may remain which cannot be removed. *

*

NOTE: If

clothes still come out
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can

evenmally

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

on Permanent Press setting.

and dry on Permanent Press setting,

YOU

follow good laundry procedures and permanent press

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Repair Service

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Our consumer service professional will provide expert repair service on your

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Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or
tomorrow, or at your convenience

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 at a time that’s convenient for you. Many

(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m.

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Whatever your question about any
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question–will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any
time. GE Answer

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Upon request, we will provide
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brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility. To obtain

these items, free of charge, call

800.626.2000.

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appliances, and a

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Service Contracts

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You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your
your warranty is still in effect and
a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Parts

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have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their

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Genuine Renewal Parts... and all are fully warranted.

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product warranty expires. Purchase a

you’ll receive a substantial discount. With

andAccessories

qualified

to service their own appliances

and Discover cards are accepted.

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contract while

User maintenance instructions contained in this

cover procedures intended to be
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

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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

pan

of

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any

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

operatina

about
contact your
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:

GE Answer

800.626.2000

consumer information

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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.

dryer that fails

the product, please

de>ler

or our Consumer

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This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service

shop or for the

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.

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In Alaska the

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servicers during

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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

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

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