GE DLL6850B, DLB6850B Use and Care Manual

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Contents

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best from

Appliance Registration
Automatic Drying

Care and Cleaning
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 5-7, 11, 12

Problem Solver
Repair Service

Safety Instructions
Sorting

Storing Dryer

Timed Drying
User Maintenance Instructions 13

Warranty

Back Cover

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5

13

6,7

13

9

5-7, 11

5,9, 13

5,9

2
5

10-12

15

3,4
5,8

13

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Use and Care of

model

DLB6850B
DLL6850B

The GE Answer

800.626.2000

Help us

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help you...

Before using your dryer,
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,

KY40225

If you received a
damaged dryer. . .

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the

dryer.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on
pages 10-12. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.

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.

FOR YOUR

SA~TY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch
electrical switches?

3. Extinguish any
open flame.

4. Immediately call
your gas supplier.

*Don’t turn electric switches
on or off because sparks may
ignite the gas.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do

not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other
appliance.

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

2

IMPORT~T

F

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-

WMING—TO

of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your

apptiance, fo~ow

including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose

this Use and Care Book.

● This dryer must be properly

installed and located in
accordance with the Instillation
Instructions before it is used. If

you did not receive an Installation
Instructions sheet with your dryer,
you can obtain one by contacting
the service location nearest you.

—Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Instillation Instructions.

—Locate where the temperature
is above

50°F. (lO°C.)

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

—Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.

—Exhausting to the outside is
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
to prevent large amounts of
moisture and lint from being blown
into the room. Carefully follow the
Exhausting Details in the Instigation
Instructions.

●

When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord 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.

●

Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and
Care Book or in published
repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to

carry out.

reduce the risk

basic

p-utions,

as described in

for

user-

To minimize the possibility
of a fire hazard.

●

Do not use heat to dry articles
containing rubber, plastic, or
similar materials (such as padded
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic
bags, etc.) as these materials may
melt or burn. Also, some rubber
materials, when

certain circumstances produce
fire by spontaneous combustion.

● Garments labeled “Dry Away

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

●

Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substanc~
(such as gasoline, degreasers,

drycleaning solvents, kerosene,

which may give off vapors that

cotid

ignite or explode. Do not use
or store such substances on/or
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.

●

Clean the lint filter before each
load to prevent lint accumulation
inside the dryer or in the room.
DO NOT OPERATE THE

DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.

. Keep area around and
underneath your appliance free

hated,

can under

etc.)

from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

●

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.

● The interior of the machine

and the exhaust duct connection
inside the dryer should be

cleaned periodically by a
qualified individual.

● Exhaust duct (see installation

instructions). Use only

metai

duct inside dryer or for
exhausting dryer to the outside.

To minimize the possibility
of injury.

●

Never reach into the
the drum is moving. Befo;e loading,
unloading or adding clothes, wait
until the drum has completely
stopped.

● Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or near

children. Do not allow children to
play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded

appticw

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

. Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc. ) out of the reach of
children, preferably in a locked
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.

● Do not dry fiberglass articles in

your dryer. Skin irritation could
result from the remaining glass

particles that may be picked up
by clothing during subsequent

drver

while

3

‘ryerusew

—

hportant Safety Imtructiom

—

(continued)

● The laundry process can reduce

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

●

Never climb on or stand on the

dryer top or door.

● Do not timper with controls.

●

To minimize the possibility

of electric shock, unplug this

appliance from the power supply

before attempting any maintenance

or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an OFF position does
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.

●

Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.

●

If yours is a gas dryer, it is
equipped with an automatic electric
ignition and does not have a pilot

light.

DO

N~ ATTEM~ ~

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

MA~H.

N~E:

N~

Burns

Dryer-applied fabric
softeners or

anti-stitic

conditioners

You may wish to soften your

laundered fabrics or reduce the
static electricity in them. We
recommend you use either a

fabric softener in the wash cycle,
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions for
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

thbse

T~SE

products, or

INSTRUCTIONS

4

How to operate your dryer

WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

@

K~/WES

L.

bad

Your Dryer Properly

● Clean the lint filter each time the

w..,

FLWF

dryer is used. Always be sure the

lint

filter is in place. Don’t use the

dryer without it.

●

Good sorting for the dryer begins
at the washer. Generally, if clothes
are sorted right for washing, they’re
sorted right for drying. See page 8
for sorting help. (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. )

A

o

HEAVV DUTY DRVER

wITH

AUTOMATIC ORV CONTROL

Set the Controls

See the Controls Setting Guide on
pages 6 and 7.

~

Drying Selections
Select the proper heat for your load.
Note:

“Fluff

No-Heat” is to be used

only with the TIMED

@

Turn Cycle Selector to desired

cycle setting.

~

Turn START knob to start

dryer.

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

door and turn the START knob.)

~CLES.

#

Polyester Knits &

fiss

Permanent

● DO NOT

Garments being dried or

dewrin~ed

● REMOVE CLOTHES

PROM~LY—To help prevent
wrintiing, remove from the dryer

promptly at the end of the drying
cycles.

Q

PLACE ON
Permanent Press and Polyester
Knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.

—

OVERLOAD—

should tumble freely.

drying tips

HANGERS—

What is the difference
between Automatic &

~med

Automatic Drying

When using the AUTOMATIC

SENSI-DRY cycles, the

Dry Control

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. 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
turns off dryer.

drying?

Automatic

system

of~

until it automatically

continually

5

Timed Drying

When using the TIMED

~CLES,

you select the number of minutes
you wish the dryer to run and it
turns off at the end of this time
period.

TURN THE PAGE

for Controls Setting Guide

Controk

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bad

Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Fabric Care/
Drying Selection

Cycle

Cycle Setting

Cottons & Linens

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy

Delicate

Silks and
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

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO NW MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See

below

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics,
Articles with Plastic Trim.

Bathmats and Rugs

Extra-1arge Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.

Wools, Blends

under “Extra-large

under “Extra-large

Vinyl,

Plastics and

including

Items~’

Items:’

Cottons

(High)

(Medium)

Permanent Press
(Medium)

Knits/Delicates

(Low)

Knits/Delicates

(Low)

Knits/Delicates

(Low)
Cottons

(High)

Cottons
(High)

Knits/Delicates
(Low)

Cottons
(High)

Cottons
(High)

Cottons
(High)

Fhrff

No Heat

Cottons
(High)

Permanent Press
(Medium)

AUTOMATIC

~;MED

AU~MATIC

~;MED mcLEs

AU~MATIC

AUTOMATIC SENSI-DRY

AU~MATIC SENSI-DRY

AU~MATIC SENSI-DRY Knits.

AUTOMATIC SENSI-DRY

AU~MATIC

or
TIMED CYCLES

AU~MATIC SENSI-DRY Knits.

TIMED CYCLES 20 to 25 minutes.

TIMED CYCLES

TIMED CYCLES

TIMED CYCLES

TIMED CYCLES

TIMED CYCLES First setting—20 minutes;

SENSI-DRY

CYCLES

SENSI-DRY

SENSI-DRY

SENSI-DRY

Heavy Fabric or Normal Fabric.

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

Permanent Press.Permanent Press

10 minutes to

that have not been washed.

Permanent Press.

Knits.

Knits.

Normal Fabric.

Heavy Fabric or Normal Fabric.

45 minutes.

For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
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.

second setting—15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

de-wrin~e

garments

Pillows—Feather and

filld

(if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See
Special Instructions.

*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those

N~E:

The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results are obtained for certain of your fabrics

by setting the

Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.

Polyester-

Cottons
(High)

TIMED CYCLES

usuallv

found on fabric care labels. For best results,

50 minutes.

follow Your

fabric care labels.

6

——

S~cial

Instructions

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

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

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

Dry

silks and wools in your dryer

only

if recommended by the garment manufacturer. FO11

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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. Two clean, dry tennis shoes added to dryer also help to fluff up the down. Be sure
to dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT. If children’s
Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.

—.

sleepwear

is made of Modacrylic,

tumble

dry only on Knits/Delicates (Low). High Heat can damage these fabrics.

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

still damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases

will fall

out. Stop dryer periodically and check

should

be removed while

filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

Tumble

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

Stop dryer periodically and check

Specialprecautiorrs must be taken for extra-large items. Set dryer for 20mbrutes then check carefilly. Set 15 minutes for second setting, check

again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not

filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

fill

drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in
dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and fills
dryer, finish drying on
have room to tumble, the air flow maybe blocked which
be dried in home size dryers.

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling

line.

Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If

DO NOTtumble

d~jackets

could

result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot

containing

ffipok.

(See filter cleaning instructions above.)

could

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

large

items do not

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

—

mildewing.

DO NOTtumble

drypillo~~.v

containing

ffipok.

slowly

and must be dried completely to prevent

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care

hbels

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,

7

D.C.

20402.

How to sort the clothes

Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing,

you will also have properly sorted drying loads.

Sort by surface tetiure

Separate

\

from

LINT PRODUCERS—such as
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint. LINT
such as man-made fibers and

napped fabrics like velveteen and
corduroy—attract lint, and must be
dried separately.

COLLE~RS—

Sort by fabric

Separate

from

from

Permanent

Press

\

m

from

.

L

Sort by color

Separate

Whites

I

from

Lights

\

m

from

from

L

—

Delicates

\3

In addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be
dried together whenever possible.

Sort by weight

Separate

—..

Heay”ltems

(such as

towels)

\

m

from

.

Light Items

(such as

curtains)

\

m

For information on tumble drying
extra-large items and different
fabrics and loads, see pages 6

and

7.

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8

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:

Drum with

Cottons & Linens

—

Drum with

Permanent Press Load

Clean the lint filter before

dryi~

Clean lint filter (see shaded area)
by putting your moistened fingers
at the corner of filter and wiping in
a downward motion all the way
across to the other corner.

For additional information on lint
filter, see page 13.

every load.

Lint Filter

Ene~y-Saving

●

Sort clothes by weight so you won’t

~ps

have to run an extra cycle for one or
two heavier, slower-drying items.

See page 8.

● Do not overload dryer. For

efficient drying, clothes need to
tumble freely.

●

To help prevent ironing, use

Press (Medium) or

Knits/Delicates

Perm

(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 dryer lint filter each time

you dry.

●

Clean dryer exhaust

ducting

at least
once a year. A partially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.

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Questiom?

~

-

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T
START

CL~HES
~0

TAKE

LONG ~ DRY

Use This Problem Solver

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

. 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 switch is turned.
Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. Tore-start, close the door and turn
the START switch.

● 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 all controls to make sure they are correctly set for

the load you want to dry. See pages 5-7.

●

Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean area
under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See page 13.

SHWNKAGE,

GENERAL

● Improper

ducting.

Make sure dryer is

ducted

in accordance with Installation

Instructions.

● Obstruction in exhaust

ducting.

Make sure

ducting

is clean and free of obstruction;
make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible ducting is used, be
sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to Instigation 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.

●

hproper

●

Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long time to

sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.

remove moisture.
. Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
. Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even

if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

c

Some

&brics

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.

10

PROBLEM

SHRINKAGE,

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Rel~tion

KNITS and

shape

●

Progressive or delayed shrinkage

gradudly

laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for

●

Shrinkage caused by overheating

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

shrinkage

elongatd

afir

by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into

each wash and dry cycle.

can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched

is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is

removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been

Relmtion

Shrinkage above.

occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been

Knits/Delicates (Low).

heat-

W~NKLINGIN

PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS

Q

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

them immediately.

Q

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

Q

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

if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

●

kproper

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..

●

Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash Cycle which provides

a cool-down rinse to minimize

writiing.

Also, use Permanent Press (Medium)

.no

more than medium loads.

selection.
. Incorrect water level. Use Full Water Fill for medium load; Medium Fill for

small load.

c

Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or

warm water with plenty of detergent.

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The

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Woblem Solver

(continued)

—

PROBLEM

WWNKLING IN

PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”

ITEMS (continual)

POSSBLE

●

Accumulation of lime scale due

non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent.

c

Failure to use fabric softener. Proper

To remove

1.

Retumbleon

2.

Rerinsemddryon

3. If unsuccessful,

4. Iron carefully.

5. Sendtodrycleaners fortressing,

6.

Somewrities mayremainwhich

*N~:

out wrirdded,
cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away leaving only the
synthetic. Since it’s the cotton portion which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or
decrease of Permanent Press performance

If

you

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

Cen~er@

‘

800.6262000
consumer information service

CAUSE AND

~~DY

to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a

use

of fabric

sofiner

will minimize wrirdding.

writies:

Permanent Press (Medium) selection.

Permanent Press (Medium) selection.

retumbleonhighheat

follow

good

laundry procedures ud Permanent Press clothes

the

Gnishmay not be good quality. Also, impermanent press synthetic/

for IQ-12 minutes and hang immediately.

cannot be removed?

wdl

result.

still

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come

Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

mod

dryer care

The Drum. Porcelain enamel

drum is rust-resistant and requires

no special care.

The Exterior.

washing compounds. Wipe or dust
with damp cloth. Try not to strike
the surface with sharp objects.

The Lint Filter.

before every use as described on
page 9. Periodically lint filter
should be removed and suction
hose from vacuum cleaner should
be inserted into the opening.
See below.

Wipe off any spills or

Wipe lint filter

CAUTIONS:

●

Before having your electric dryer
connected in your new residence,
be sure your licensed electrician
confirms that the supply voltage
matches the voltage specified on
the rating plate.

● Dryer control panel and finishes

may be damaged by some laundry

pre-treatment soil and stain

remover products if such products
are sprayed on or have direct

contact with the dryer.

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

pre-treatment

pre-treatment products is

products

—

Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air.

Dryer Exhaust:

the dryer exhaust
once a year.

To store dryer:

time, disconnect power supply and
clean lint filter.

Do not store dryer where it
exposed to the weather.

Inspect and clean

ducting at least

For short period of

will

be

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If You Need Service

To

obtiin

service, see your warranty

on the back page 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, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel

—

20 North
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

—.

15

,-

YOUR

—

HOTPOINT

AUTOMATIC

CL~HES

WARRANTY

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

cancelled

DRYER

check to establish warranty period.

II

II

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WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS

N~

COVERED ● Se~icetriPstoYour

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

pan

of the

dryer

that fails

because of a manufacturing

defect.

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

Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

The GE Answer CenteP

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

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

your dealer or our

hometo

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use

48

in the
and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to
or for the service technician’s travel

costs to your

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

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for

HOTPOINT

GENERAL
FACTORY SERVICE or
CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

. Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if

for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

c

Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRAN~R

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

mainland states, Hawaii

D.C.

In Alaska the

the service shop

home.

Care@

FACTORY SERVICE,

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

HOTPOINT

it is used

IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

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

Part No. 113
Pub.

No.

39-9269

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D5497P087

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Affaim,

General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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