GE DRL2655R, DRB2655R Use and Care Manual

CoServices

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Storing Dryer

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Controls Setting Guide
Crease Guard Feature 6
Dryer Exhaust 11
Energy-Saving Tips

Knits Drying Tips
Light Bulb Replacement
Lint Filter
Loading

Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating the Dryer
Perm. Press Drying Tips 7,13,14

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7,13

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6,11
6,10

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Timed Drying
User Maintenance Instructions 11
Warranty BackCover

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IJse and Careof

savetimeandmoney.

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It is in[endedto helpyou
opcri]teandmaintainyour
newdryerproperly.

Keepit handyforanswersto
your (]uestions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber)

Coi]sumerAffairs
AppliancePark

Beforeyourequestservice...
checktheProblemSolver
section.It listscausesof minor
operatingproblemsthat yoLlcan
correctyourself.

If you receil’ed :3
damaged dryer. e* “

Imn~ediatelycontactthedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyouthedryer.

Louisville,KY40225

WAMING: For your safetythe itiormationh thismanual mustbe fo~owedtominimize
the riskoffireor e~losionortoprevent propetiy damage, personal h.wy or 10ssofltieo

andserialnumbers.

You’llfindthemon a labelon the
frontof the dryerbehind(hecloor.

Thesenumbersarealsoon the
ConsumerProductOwnership

RegistrationCardthatcamewith
your dryer.Before sendingin

thiscard,pleasewritethese

numbershere:

Model Number

Serial Number

Usethese numbersin any
correspondenceorservice
callsconcerningyourdryer.

—Do

notstore or usegasolineor other

flmable vapors and liquids

inthe ticitity

ofthis or any other appliance.

—wmT To Do E You smLL GAS

~Do nottrytolightany appliance.

oDonottouchany electricalstitch;

do

notuse any phone inyour butidingo

UIhetilately caUyourgassupplierfroma

neighbors phone. FoUow the

instmctionso

~If you

call the firedepartment.

—Instillation

bya

camotreach your gas supplier9

quaMIedinstiler9 sertice agencyor

the gassupplier.

~Clear

Alldryinginstructiontermsin thisbookconformto the Care
LabelingRule establishedby theFederal TradeCommission,January1984.

Toobtainservice,see the
ConsumerServicespage
in thebackofthis book.

We’reproudof ourserviceand
wantyoL~to bepleased.If for some
reasonyou are nothappywith the
serviceyOLIreqeive,hereare three
stepsto fol]owfor furtherhelp.

theroom9 buildingorareaof

First,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouarenotpleased.In most
cases,thiswill solvetheproblem.

NEXT,if youare stillnotpleased,
writeallthedetails—including Chicago,IL60606
yourphone number-to:

ConsumerRelations
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225

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gassuppliers

and servicemwtbe petiormed

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FINALLY,ifyourproblem
is stillnot resolved,write:

MajorApplianceConsumer

ActionPanel

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mPoRTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Read dl instruetiombefore usingthis appliance.

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Ir%4PoRTANTSANETYNOTICE

The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWaterand Toxic
EnforcementAct requiresthe governorof
Californiatopublisha listof substancesknown
to thestateto causecancer,birth defectsor other
reproductiveharmandrequiresbusinessesto waril
customersof potentialexposureto suchsubstances.

Gas app~iancescancauseminorexposure
to fourof thesesubstances,namelybenzene,
carbonmonoxide,formaldehydeand soot,
causedprimarilyby theincompletecombustion
of natural gas orLP fuels,

Properiyadjusteddryers willminimizeincomplete
combustion.Exposureto thesesubstancescan be
minimizedfurther by properlyventingthe dryers
to the outdoors.

Warning—Toreducethe riskoffire,

electric shoek9
when using your

precautions,includingthefollowing:

QUsethisappIianceody for itsintended

purpose

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before it is used. If youdid notreceive an
InstallationInstructionssheetwithyour dryer,
you can obtainoneby contactingthe service
loacationnearestyou.

as describedin thisUse andCare Book.

~This dryer nlust be properly

installedand Iocatedinaccordance

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with”the InstallationInstructions

—Properlygroundtoconformwith all

governingcodesand ordinaneesoUollow
detailsinInstillation Instructions.

—Locatewherethe temperatureisabove50°F.

(l@°C.)for satisfactoryoperationof thedryer
controlsystem,Donot in$tailorstorethe
dryer whereit wiilbeexposedtothe weather.

—Connect

toa properlyrated, protected

a~]dsizedpowersupplycircuit

electricaloverload.

—Exhausting tothe outside isSTRONGLY

RECOIWMENDEDto preventlargeamounts

of moistureand lintfrom being blown into the

room. Carcfu~lyfollow the ExhaustingDetails

in the Ins~allationInstlwctions.

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or injurytopersons

appliance,followbasic

toavoid

QDonotrepairor replaceany

part oftheapplianceor attempt

anyservicingunlessspecifically
recolnmendedinthis Useand CareBookor
inpublishedllser-repairinstructionsthat you
understandand havethe skillsto carryout.

@Whendisconnectingthisappliance

pullbythe plugrather than the cord

to avoiddamageto the cordorjunction
of cordand plug.Makesurethat thecordis
locatedso thatIt willnotbe steppedon, tripped
over or otherwisesubjectedto damageor stress.

To Minimize the

Possibility

of a FireHazard

ExhaustDuct—SeeInstallationInstructions.

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Useonlyrigidmetalor flexiblemetal
diameterductworkinsidethe dryercabinet
or for exhaustingtothe outside.

PLASTICOR OTHERCOMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORKCANCAUSE A FIRE. FOE OR
OTHEREASILYPUNCTUREDDUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSESOR
BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN
USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.

~Do notuse

plastic,or similarmaterials

bras, tennisshoes,galoshes,bath mats;rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plasticbags, etc.) asthese materials
may meltor burn.Also, somerubbermaterials,
when heated, canunder certaincircumstances
producefire by spontaneouscombustion.

heattodryarticlescontainingrubber9

(such as padded

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Neverclimbonor stand onthe dryer top.

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oIf yoursisa gasdryer,it isequippedwithan

automaticelectricignitionand doesnot have
a pilotlight.DONOTATTEM~ TOLIGHT

WITH AMATCH.Bums may resultfrom having
yourband in thevicinityof the burnerwhen the
automaticignitionmay turnon.

Youmaywishtosoftenyour laundered

fabricsor reducethe shtic electricityinthem.

WerecommendyoLluseeithera fabricsoftener
in thewash cycle, accordingto the manufacturer’s
instructionsfor thoseproducts,or try a dryer-added
productfor whichthe manufacturergiveswritten
assuranceon the packagethat their productcan be
safelyused in yourdryer.

Serviceor performanceproblemscausedby
theuse of theseproductsare the responsibility
of the manufacturersof thoseproductsand are
notcoveredunderthe warranty ofthis appliance.

EmRGY=SAWG TWS

~SortclothesbyweightsoyoLlwon’thavetorun anextracyclefor

oneor twoheavier,slower-dryingitems.

*Do not overloadyourdryer.Forefficientdrying,clothesneed

to tumblefreely.

~UseAutomaticCycleswheneverpossibletohelppreventoverdryingand

to saveenergy.

oTohelppreventironing,usePermPress (Medium)orKnits/Delicates

(Low).Removegarmentspromptlyatendof dryingcycleandplace

onhangers,

oDryyourclothesin consecutiveloads.Usinga “warm”dryer

willsaveenergy.
Cleanthedryerlintfiltereachtimeyoudry.

QCleanthedryerexhaustductingat leastoncea ye~ar.A partiallyclogged

exhaustcanlengthendryingtime.

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DRYING SELECTIONS

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MEOIUM

CREASEGUARO

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SIGNAL

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HEAVY DUTY 6 CYCLE
LARGE CAPACITY
AUTOffiATICDRYER

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~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~]~~~.Cleanthelintfiltereachtimethedryerisused.Alwaysbe surethelintfilteris in place.

Don’tusethedryerwithoutit. SeetheCareandCleaningsection.

CYCLES

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sortand Load the clothes

Goodsortingfor the dryerbeginsatthewasher.Generally,ifclothesaresortedright for washing,they’resorted

rightfordrying.If youdo mix varioustypesof fabricsinyourload,setthecontrolsforthelighter-weightfabrics

andremovewhendry.Resetcontrolsfortheremainingheavierfabrics.

~~~~~~ ~O~~~O]S.SeetheControlsSettingGuide.

@ Dryi12gselections.

Selecttheproperheatfor
yourload.

NOTE:FLUFF(NOHEAT)
is to be usedonlywiththe

Timedcycles.

@ crease Guard.

(OperatesonlywithAutomatic
cycles).
TurntheCreaseGuardknobto
YEStohelpminimizewrinkle­settingin yourclothes.Crease
Guardprovidesapproximately

onehourof no-heattumbling
aftertheclothesaredry.

@ End-of-Cycle Selector.

(Operates‘withanycycle).
Selectthissignal,if desired,

to remindyoutoremove
clothesfromthe dryerwhen
cycle ends.SeetheEnd-of
CycleSignalsectionatright.

@ Cycle Selector.

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TumthecycleSelectorto
thedesiredcyclesetting.
Theselectormaybeturned
in eitherdirection.

StartKnob.

Turnthe Startknobto start
thedryer.(Openingthedoor
duringoperationstopsthe
dryer.Torestart,closethe
doorand turntheStartknob.)

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1313d.-Qf-CJ7Qi~Sigll~loOperateswithanycycle.

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Thesignalcontrolcan bc set anywherebetween
C~FFand LOUD,dependingonthedesiredsound
level.Thesignalwillsoundjust beforetheend of
thecycleto remindyoL]to removetheclothes.

Tost{~pthesignalwhilesounding,turnthe signal
controlto OFFor advancetheCycleSelectorto OFF,

Thesignalshouldalwaysbe usedwhendrying
polyesterknitsor permanentpressitemswhich
shouldbe removedas soonas thedlyerstopsto
helppreventsettingof ~rinkles.

Thesignalshouldalsobeusedwiththe
CreaseGuardfeature.

The Difference Between Automaticand Timed Drying

Automatic Drying
WhenusingtheElectronicCycles,the

syste~~zcontinuallysensesthemoistureinthetumbling

AL~to-~ei?si

clothes,determineswhenthey~redriedto yourpre­selectedsetting,and terminatesthecycle
autotnatically.Referto theControlsSettingGuidefor
recommendedsettings.TheCycleSelectorwillnot
advanceuntil clotheshavereacheda certaindegree of
dryness.

Timed Drying
WhenusingtheTimedCycles,you selectthenumber

of minutesyouwishthedryer to runandit turnsoff at
theendofthistimeperiod.

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Polyester Knits & Permanent Press DryingTips

“ DONOT OVERLOAD—

Garmentsbeii~gdriedor
dewrinkledshouldtumblefreely.

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0 REMOT7ECLOTHES

PROMPTLY—TOhelp prevent
wrinkling,removeclothesfrom
thedryerpromptlyattheendof
thedryingcycles.

~PLACE ON HANGERS—

Permanentpressandpolyester
knitgarmentslookbestif placed
onhangersafterdrying.

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Load

Cottons and Linens

PermanentPress,TreatedCottons,
BlendswithCotton

Synthetics—Polyester,Nylon,
AcrylicKnitsandWovenFabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

SilksandWools,Blendsincluding
SilksandWools

RayonandAcetate

Down-filledGarments,ifmachine
washinganddryingarerecommended

BabyClothes—Sturdy:Diapers,
Nightgowns,Shirts,Pads,Sheets,
ReceivingBlankets,Coveralls.See
SpecialInstructions

BabyClothes-Delicate

Blankets—Wool,Part-wool,Cotton,
Electric,Synthetic.Seebelowunder
“Extra-largeItems.”

Curtains,Slipcovers,Draperies.
DO NOTMACHINEDRY
FIBERGLASS.

ChenilleBedspreads,Robes.
Seebelowunder“Extra-lmgeItems.”

Rubber-coatedItems,Laminated
Fabrics,Vinyl,Plasticsand
ArticleswithPlasticTrim.

Bathmatsand Rugs

SizeSheets,BlanketsorSpreads,
SleepingBags,InsulatedJacketsor
Suits,MattressCovers(Pads),
QuiltedBedspreads.

Fabric Care

DryingSelection:ficycle

Cottons

(High)

Perm.Press
(Medium)

PermanentPress

(Medium)
Knits/Delicates

(Low)

Knits/Delicates

(Low)
Knits/Delicates

(Low)
Cottons

(High)
Cottons

(High)

Knits/Delicates
(Low)

Cottons
(High)

Cottons
(High)

Cottons
(High)

Fluff
NoHeat

Cottons
(High)

Perm.Press
(Medium)

AutomaticCycle
or
TimedCycle

AutomaticCycle
orTimedCycle

AutomaticCycle
AutomaticCycle

AutomaticCycle

AutomaticCycle

AutomaticCycle

AutomaticCycle
or
TimedCycle

AutomaticCycle

TimedCycle

TimedCycle

TimedCycle

TimedCycle Firstsetting—20minutes;

TimedCycleExtra-largeItems—QueenorKing

cycle setting

HeavyorNormalSetting.
45minutesfordry;20minutes

fordampdryironing.
PermanentPress.UseCrease-Guardfeature

ifdesired.10minutestode-wrinkle
garmentsthathavenotbeenwashed.

PermanentPress.UseCrease-Guardfeature
ifdesired,
Knits.UseCrease-Guardfeature
ifdesired.

Knits.

Knits.

NormalSetting.

HeavyorNormalSetting.
45minutes.

Knits.

Setat 20 to25minutes.TimedCycle

For first setting,setat 20 minutes:
Forsecondsetting,setat 15minutes.

Firstsetting—20minutes; .
additionalsettinEs—5minutes.

Setfortimedesired.

additionalsettings—5minutes.
Firstsetting—20minutes;

secondsetting—15 minutes;
additionalsettings—5minutes.

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Pillows—FeatherandPolyester­filled(ifmanufacturerrecommends

theybedriedin a dryer).See

SpecialInstructions.

*ThetermsHigh,MediumandLowHeatare thoseusuallyfoundonfi~briccarelabels.For bestresults,followyourfabriccarelabels.

NOTE:TheCycleSelectorsettingsindicatedabovearetobeusedas a guide.Youmayfindthatbestresultsareobtainedby settingthe
CycleSelectortoeithersideoftherecommendedsettings.

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Cottons
(High)

TimedCycle

Setat50minutes.

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L pecialImtmetions

Donotdrynon-colorfastitemswithwhitesorlight-coloreditems,

Do notoverloaddryer;clothesshouldtumblefreely.Removepromptlyassoonas dryerstops;placeclothesorIhangersto
minimizewrinkling.

Donotoverloaddryer;clothesshouldtumblefreely.Removepromptlyassoonas dryerstops;placeclothesonhangersto
minimizewrinkling.

Dry silksandwoolsin yourdryeronlyifrecommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.Followinstructionscarefully

Tumbledryingismandatory.Downmustbe thoroughlydriedtoremoveodorandpreventmildewing.Placetwolarge,drytowels
inthedryertoimprovetumblingandshortendryingtime.Besuretodry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT.Ifchildren’ssleepwearismadeofModacrylic,tumbledryonlyonLow/Knits.NormalHeatcan
damagethesefabrics.Checkmanufacturer’sdryinginstructions.

Seeaboveforinstructions

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Placeindryerwith3 or4 drytowelswhichhavebeenheatedfor5 minutes.Settimerfor20to25minutes.Donotsetcontrol
formorethan25minutes.Doonlyoneblanketatatime.Removeblanketatendofcycleandblockblanketbacktooriginalshape.
Pressbindingwithwarmiron.Allowtodry beforestoring.

Usedry towelsasbuffers.Settimerfor20minutes.Ifitemsarestillwet,resetfor 15 minutesandcheckagain.
Itemsshouldberemovedwhilestilldamp.Placeslipcoversonfurnitureimmediately.Hangdraperiesandcurtainssothatcreases
willfallout.Stopdryerperiodicallyandcheckfilterforexcesslint.Removeandrestartdryer

Tumbleon FLUFF(NoHeat)settingasheatmaycausealterationin shape,colorandappearanceof sucharticles

Stopdryerperiodicallyandcheckfilterforexcesslint.Removeandrestartdryer.

Special precautions mustbetakenfor extra-largeitems.Setdryerfor20minutes then check carefully. Set 15minutesforsecond

setting,checkagain;and5 minutesforeachadditionalsetting.Makesurethatarticledoesnotfill drum.Manylargearticles,when
wet,haveampleroomindryer,butastheydryandfluffupmaynothaveroomto tumble.Checkcarefullyeveryfewminutesandif
articleisstillwetordampandfillsdryer,finishdryingonline.Donot,underanycircumstancesoperatedryerforlongertimes
withoutchecking.CAUTION:If largeitemsdo nothaveroomto tumble,theairflow maybe blockedwhichcouldresultinscorching
yourvaluableitems.Manylargeitems,likeshagrugs,cannotbedriedin homesizedryers.DO

Kapok. (See

Checktickingforholesorweakseamswherefeathersor fillingcouldescape.Drynomorethanonepillowat a timeand setdryer

formaximumtime.Stopdryeroccasionallyandshakepillowstoredistributefillingformoreeven drying.Checkpillowsat endof
dryingtime.If theyarenotcompletelydry,returnthemtodryerandresetformoredryingtime.Featherpillowsdryvery
slowlyandmustbedriedcompletelytopreventmildewing.

filtercleaninginstructionsabove.)

DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing flPOK.

NOT tumble d~jackets contai~zing

Refer toGarment Manufacturers’ careLabels

Formoreinformationoncarelabeling,sendfor“What’sNewAboutCARELABELS.”
ForsalebytheSuperintendentof Documents,U.S.GovernmentPrintingOffice,Washington,D.C.20402.

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Separate

sortby Fabric

Separate ,

sortby color

LINTPRODUCERS—suchas terrytowelingand
chenille—giveuplint.

LINTCOLLECTORS-such as man-madefibersand
nappedfabricslikevelveteenandcorduroy—attract
lint. Thesemustbedriedseparately.

In additionto
sortingtoreduce
lintcollection,we
recommendthatyou
washfabricsof similar
constructiontogether
wheneverpossible.

sortby weight

Separate

Don’toverloadyourdryer.
Crowdedloadsdon’tdry
efficientlyandclothesmay
beunnecessarilywrinkled.
Loadsshouldlooklikethis:

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Heavy Items#

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~ towels) ~ curtains)

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Cottons & Linens

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How ToLOADT

Drum with

Forinformationontumbledryingextralarge
itemsanddifferentfabricsandloads,seethe
ControlsSettingGuide.

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rum with

Permanent Press Load

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User RfaintenallceInstructions
CAUTION: Ifyoursis anelectricdryer,beforeyouhaveit connected

inyournewresidence,besureyourlicensedelectricianconfirmsthatthe
supplyvoltagematchesthevoltagespecifiedontheratingplate.

m cLEANING

Dryer Exterior

Wipeoffanyspillsor washing Dryercontrolpanelandfinishes
compounds.Wipeor dustwith maybedamagedbysomelaundry
adampcloth.Try notto strike pretreatmentsoiland stainremover
thesurfacewithsharpobjects. productsif suchproductsare

sprayedon or havedirectcontact
withthe dryer.

Applythesepretreatmentproducts
awayfromthedryer.Thefabric
maythenbe washedanddried
normally.Damagetoyourdryer
causedby pretreatmentproducts
is notcoveredbyyourwarranty.

DryerDrum DryerEfiaust DryerStorage

Theporcelainenameldrum Inspectandcleanthedryer
isrust-resistantand requires exhaustductingatleastonceayear, shortperiodoftime,disconnect
nospecialcare. thepowersupplyandcleanthe

Lint Filter

Beforeeverydryer
use9cleanthe lint

filter.Putyour
moistenedfingers
atthecornerof the
filterandwipein a

downwardmotion
allthewayacross
totheothercomer.

Periodically,

removethelint
filterandinsert
thesuctionhose
fromyourvacuum
cleanerinto
theopening.

Tostoreyourdryerfor a

lintfilter.

Drum Lamp

Donotobstructtheflowof BEFOREREPLACINGLIGHTBULB,
combustionand ventilatingair.

Make surethereis atleast
3 “ clearancefromreardryer
louversto the wall.

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3“

Minimum

BESURETOUNPLUGTHEDRYER
POWERCORD.Unscrewthebulb
andreplaceitwiththesametype

10-wattbulb.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

DRYERWON’TSTART

CLOTHESTAKETOO

LONGT.ODRY

o

Dryerunplugged.Makesurepowercordis pluggedin.

~Nopowertodryer.Checkfusesandcircuitbreakersto makesuredryeris

gettingcurrent.Mostelectricdryersusetwo.

~Controlsimproperlyset.Make surecontrolsareset andStart knobisturned.

Openingthedoorduringoperationstopsthedryer.Torestart,closethedoor
andturntheStartknob.

~Dryerdooris open.Closedoorsecurely-dryer willnotrunwithdooropen.
eCircuitis overloaded.Do notoperateotherappliancesonthesameelectrical

outletor circuitwhilethedryeris operating.

● Controlsimproperlyset.Checkallcontrolstomakesuretheyarecorrectly

setfortheloadyouwantto dry.SeetheHowto OperateYourDryersection.

*Cloggedlintfilter.Removeandcleanfilterbeforeeveryload.Periodicallyclean

areaunderlintfilerwithvacuumcleaner.Seethe CareandCleaningsection.

~Improperducting.Makesuredryeris ductedin accordancewiththe

InstallationInstructions.

cObstructionin exhaustducting.Make sureductingiscleanandfreeof

obstruction;makesuredamperin outsidewallcapoperateseasily.Ifflexible

ductingis used,be sureit isnotkinkedandisproperlyinstalledaccordingto

theInstallationInstructions.

eMakesurethatthelouverson the backofthedryerare at least3“fromthe

wall.SeeCareandCleaningsection.

eBlownfusesortrippedcircuitbreakers.Checkhouseholdfises orcircuit

breakers.Mostelectricdryersuse two.It ispossiblefor onetobe blownor

trippedandthedryerstilltumblewithoutheat.
~Impropersorting.Donotmixheavy,hard-todryitemswithlightweightarticles.
~Largeloadsofmoisture-holdingfabrics,suchasbeachtowels,takea long

timeto removemoisture.
~Toomanyitemsin dryer.Dryonlyonewasherload at atime.Do not combine

loads.
~Toofew itemsin dryer.Ifdryingonlyonearticle,addtwomoresimilararticles,

evenif dry,to insurepropertumbling.

SHRINKAGE, GENERAL

~Somefabricswillshrinkwhethermachinewashedandtumbledriedor

washedby handanddripdried;othersmaybe safelywashedbutwillshrink

in adryer.FollowGarmentManufacturers’CareLabelsexactly.If in doubt,

donotmachinewashor tumbledry.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SHR[NKAGE,KNITS

WmumG IN
PERMANENTPRESS
AND“NO-IRON”ITEMS

*Relaxationshrinkagecanoccurin knitfabricsthathavebeenimproperly

stretchedandelongatedbythemanufacturer.Whenthisoccurs,garmentmay
bepressedbackintoshapeaftereachwashanddrycycle.

@Progressiveor

de~ayedshrinkageiscausedwhenstarchor sizing(in some

fabrics)is graduallyremovedbylaundering.Maybenoticedinoldergarments
thathavebeenlaunderedmanytimeswithoutpreviousshrinkage.Treatasfor
RelaxationShrinkageabove.

~Shrinkagecausedbyoverheatingoccursin certainknit fabricsthathave

beenheat-shaped.Whenwashing,dryingor ironingtemperaturesexceedthe
temperaturesusedto shapeset, shrinkagemayoccur.Thiscannotbecorrected,
butitcanbepreventedbywashingin cold or warmwater;dryingonlowheat.

oLeavingclothesin dryeraftertumblingstops.Removeclothespromptlyand

hangthemimmediately.

*Toomfiy itemsin dryer.Dryonlyonewasherloadatatime.Do not

combineloads.

@Toofewitemsindryer.If dryingonlyonearticle,addtwo or moresimilar

articles,evenif dry,toinsurepropertumbling.

oImproperloads.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPressitems,suchaswork

clothes,withlighterPermanentPressitems,suchas shirtsorblouses.donot

washordryPermanentPresswithregularlaundry.

*Toomanyclothesin washer.Itemsmusthaveroomtomovefreely.

PermanentPressloadsshouldalwaysbesmallerthanregularloads...
nomorethanmediumloads.

*Useofincorrectwashanddry cycies.UsePemanent Presswashcycle

whichprovidesa cool-downrinseto minimizewrinkling.Also,use Permanent
Press(Medium)dryingcycle.

@Incorrectwaterlevel.Uselargewaterlevelfor mediumload;mediumlevel

or halffullforsmallload.

~Washingrepeatedlyin toohotwater.Washin coolor warmwaterwith

plentyofdetergent.

oAccumulationof lime scaledueto useof carbonatedetergents.If youmust

usea non-phosphatedetergent,avoidtheuseofa high-carbonatedetergent.

*Failureto usefabricsoftener.Properuseof fabricsoftenerwill

minimizewrinkling.

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PROBLEM

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PERMANENTPRESSAND
“NO-IRONITEMS”
(continued)

POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMOVE WMN=ES:

~

RetumbleonPermanentPresssetting.

*RerinseanddryonPermanentPresssetting.
eIf unsuccessful,retumbleon

normaltemperaturefor 10–12minutes

andhangimmediately.

oIroncarefully.
~Sendto Dry Cleanersforpressing.
*Somewrinklesmayremainwhichcannotberemoved.*

NOTE:”IfyoufollowgoodlaundryproceduresandPermanentPress

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clothesstillcomeoutwrin~ed, thefinishmaynotbe goodquality.Also,in
permanentpresssynthetic/cottonblends,thecottonportionof thefabriccan
eventual]y wearawayleavingonlythesynthetic.Sinceit’sthecottonportion
whichis treatedforPermanentPress,a lossor decreaseof PermanentPress
performancewillresult.

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VVe’11Be There

14Jit13the purcha$eof your new RCAappliance, receivethe
assurancethat if you everneed information or assistance,
we’llbe there.Ml you haveto do is call-toll-free!

In-Home Repak

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Serrice

8flo-GE-cAREs

Bo@-432-27$fi

Our consumer service professionals
will provide expert repair service on
your RCA appliance, scheduled at a
tilmethat’s convenient for you. Many
GE Consumer Service company-

operated locations offer you service
today or tomorrow, or at your con­venience (XOOa.m. to 200 p.m. week­days,9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our fictory-trained technicians know
your appliance inside and out—so
most repairs can be handled injust

one visit.

Consumers with impaired hearing or
speech who have access to a TDI) or a
conventional teletypewriter may call
800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322)to
request service.

Youcan have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be
here after your RCA product war­ranty expires. Purchase a GE contract
while your warranty is still in effect
and you’llreceive a substantial dis-

Witha mtitiple-year contract,

counL

you’re assured of fi-~re service at

today’sprices,

800-626-2002

kdividu~ qutified toservicethek
ownappliances

parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. Our parts system pro­vides access to over 47,000 Genuine
Renewal Parts.. and all are fullywar­ranted. VISA, MasterCard and
Discover cards are accepted.

Usermtitenance instructions
containedinMS bookletcoverproce­duresintendedtobeperformedby
my user.Otherservicinggenerally

shotidbereferredtoqualifiedser­vicepersonnel.Cautionmustbe
exercised,skce tiproper servicing
maycauseunsafeoperation.

can have needed

TelecommunicationDevicefor the Deaf

~ou~~c~~mo~~~~cc~om~sDRmR w~~w~m

Sa’.’eproofoforiginalpurchasedatesuchasyoursalessliporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod.

WHAT Is COVERED

FULL ONE-MAR

For one year fromdate oforiginal purchase,we
wi~ provide, freeof charge,parts and servicelabor

in your home to repair orreplace

dnyer

that fafisbecause of a manufacturing defect.

Thiswarranty is extended to the original purchaser
and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for ordinary home use inthe 48mainland states,
Hawaii and Washington,D.C.In Alaskathe
warranty is the same exceptthat it isLIMITED
becauseyou must pay to ship theproduct to the
serviceshop or for the servicetechnician’stravel
coststo your home.

wARRANm

anypati of the

wmT Is NOT COVERED

@Servicetrips to your home to teach you how to

use theproduct.
ReadyourUseandCarematerial.Ifyou then

have any questions about operating the product,
pleasecontactyour dealer or
Manager<onsumer Affairs
RCAAppliances
Appliance Park
Louisville,KY40225

YOR SERWCE

WeatRCAstrive to provide thehighest quality

products and service.Thereforewe have designated
GECONSUMERSERVICE,a leader in theservice
industry,to fulfi~your serviceneeds.Should your
applianceneed service,during warranty period or
beyond, call800-GE-CARES(800-432-2737).

e Replacement of house fusesor resettingofcircuit

breakers.

~Failure of the product ifit isused for other than its

intended purpose or used commercially.

~Damage to product caused by accident, fire,

floodsor actsof God.

WARRANTORISNOTRESPONSIBLEFOR
CONSEQUE~L DAMAGES.

@Improperinstallation.

If you havean installationproblem, contact your

dealerorinstaller.Youareresponsiblefor
providingadequateelectrical,gas, exhausting and
otherconnectingfacilities.

Some states do not allowthe exclusionor limitation of incidental or
consequentialdamages, so the above limitation or exclusionmay not
apply to you. This warrantygivesyou specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rightswhichvary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are inyour state,consultyour local or state
consumer affairsoffice or your state’s Attorney General.

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Thisbook is printed on recycled paper.

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WarrantoERCAAppliances
Iffurtherhelpisneededconcerningthis

warranty,write:
Manager—ConsumerAffairs
RCAAppliances
AppliancePxk
Louisville,KY40225

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