Dryer
Safe~
instructions ....................3-5
Operating Instructions, Tips
Automatic Drying ...........................................7
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................6
End@f-Cycle
Signal ........................................7
Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5
Extra Care Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6
Knits Drying
Tips......................................7,
13
Lint Filter
....................................................6,
11
Loading
......................................................6,
10
Operating the Dryer .......................................6
Permanent Press Drying Tips ........7, 13, 14
Sorting Clothes ........................................6, 10
Timed Drying
...................................................7
Care and Cleaning
Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
11
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
11
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
11
Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Problem solver . . . . . . 12-14
More questions
?...call
GE Answer Center”80~626.2000
Consumer Services
...................l
5
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
.................................................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Models:
DDE7907R DDG7987R
GE Appliances
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US
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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)
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...
Consumer Affairs
Immediately contact the dealer (or
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
builder) that sold you the dryer.
Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language
Para obtener la
versi6n
en
version of this book, call
espafiol
de
este
manual, name a
GE Answer Center”
GE Answer
Center@, servicio
de
800.626.2000
informaci6n
para el
consumidor,
consumer information service.
te16fono
800.626.2000.
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
SeHal
Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your dryer.
WAmG:
For your
safety
the information in this manual must be
fo~owed
to
~
the risk of fire or
e~l~ion
or to prevent property damage, personal
i~ury
or loss of
Me.
—Do
not store or use
gasohe or
other
fl
ammable
vapors and
tiquids
in the
ticinity
of this or any other appliance.
—-T
TO DO E YOU
S~LL
GAS
●
Do not try to
tight my appiianw.
●
Do not touch any
el~trid swi~h;
do not use any phone in your
b@ding.
●
Clear the room,
b@ding
or area of
w Wcupants.
s -ediately d
your gas
supp~r
from a
neighbor’s phone.
FOMOW
the gas
suppiier’s
instructions.
c E
you
got
reach your gas
supplier$
d
the fire department
—Mtilation and
servi~
must be performed
by a
qtiled ider, servim
agency or
the
gas
supp~er.
All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
If you need service
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
First, contact the people who
FINALLY, if your problem
serviced your appliance. Explain
is still not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most
Major Appliance Consumer
cases, this will solve the problem.
Action Panel
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
20 North
Wacker
Drive
write all the details—including
Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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
LP
fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryers
to the outdoors,
A
Warning-To reduce
the risk of fire,
electric
shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
●
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose
as described in this Use and Care Book.
@
●
This dryer mwt be properly
.(
‘QGC o
. installed and located in accordance
.
with the Installation Instruction
before it is used.
If you did not receive an
kstallation
Instructions sheet with your
dryer, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer
Center@,
800.626.2000.
—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.)
for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system. Do not install or store the
dryer where it
wtii
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 Installation Instructions.
@
●
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 user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
%4
●
When disconnecting this appliance
/“
:
pull by the plug rather than the
/4
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.
To Minimize the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard
●
Exhaust
Duct+ee
Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid
metal
or flexible metal 4“
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
USE OF
PLASTIC OR OTHER
COMBUST~LE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
MRE. FO~
OR
OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A
~RE F
IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED
m
USE OR DUR~G INSTALLATION.
●
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 heated, can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
●
Do not store items that may bum or melt
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic
containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during operation.
(continued next puge)
3
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!
WORTANT
SAFETY
~STRUC~ONS
(continued)
●
Garments labeled
‘fDry
Away from Heat”
(such as life
jacketi
containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
4’\
A
●
Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
~ ~
soaked in,
orspottedwith
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
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
antior
dryer during operation.
c
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.
G
●
Clean the lint filter before each load
,/:—=.
to prevent lint accumulation inside
the dryer or in the room.
DO NOT
OPERATE THE DRYER
W~HOUT
THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
●
Keep the area around and underneath
your
app~ances
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.
To Minimize the Po=ibfiity of Injury
●
Never
reach into the dryer while the
drum is moving.
Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
●
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 dryer uses.
4\\
h
●
The laundry process can reduce
the flame
retirdancy
of fabrics.
~ / Toavoidsucharesult, thegarment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
●
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 appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer compartment.
●
Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergent, 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.
9
●
To minimize the possibility of electric
J
shock,
unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal
and cleaning of the lint filter).
$3
NOTE:
Turning the Cycle Selector
/.
knob to an
0~
position does NOT
/-
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
●
Do
not tamper 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.
●
Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
●
If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT
WITH A MATCH. Burns may result from having
your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.
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 those products, or try a dryer-added
product for which the manufacturer gives written
assurance on the package that their product can be
safely used in your dryer.
Service or performance problems caused by
the use of these products are the responsibility
of the manufacturers of those products and are
not covered under the warranty of this appliance.
SAVE
T~SE
~STRUCTIONS
● 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
overdry ing and
to save energy.
● To
help
prevent ironing, use Knits/Del
icates
(Low Heat) or
Perm.
Press
(Medium Heat). 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
ducting
at least once a year. A partially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
5
—
HOW TO
OPEMTE
YOUR DRYER
WARNIN&To
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
L
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g~gti4
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 right for washing, they’re sorted
right for drying. See the How to Sort the Clothes section. If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load, set
the controls for the lighter-weight fabrics and remove when dry. Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics.
Set
the
Controls.
See Controls Setting Guide.
~
Drying Selections.
9
Push a button to select the proper heat for your load.
I Should be used with
cvcles
indicated ●
4
@
Drying
Selections
Cottons
High Heat
I
●
I I
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
●
I
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
●
I
I
Fluff
No Heat
Timed
I
w
i
●
●
●
Cycle Selector.
Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting.
The selector may be turned in either direction.
Extra Care Cycle.
(Operates only with the Automatic
Perm.
Press and Knits cycles.)
Turn the control knob to ON if desired. To
minimize wrinkle setting in clothes, the Extra
Care cycle provides approximately
15
minutes
of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry.
Use End-Of-Cycle Signal. Signal will sound at
5-minute intervals to remind you to remove
the clothes.
End-of Cycle Signal.
Set this signal, if desired, to remind you to
remove clothes from the dryer when the cycle
ends. See the End-of Cycle Signal section at right.
Start Button.
Press the Push to Start button to start the dryer.
(Opening the door during operation stops the
dryer. To restart,
close
the door and press the
Push to Start button.)
6
End-of-Cycle
Signal.
operates with any cycle.
The signal can be set anywhere between OFF and
LOUD, depending on the desired sound level. The
signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to
remind you to remove the clothes.
To stop the signal while sounding, turn the
signa
control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selector to
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.
The signal should also be used with the
Extra Care Cycle.
)FF.
MED
o
OFF< >LOUO
Polyester Knih & Permanent Press Drying Tips
● DO NOT OVERLOAD—
● REMOVE CLOTHES
● PLACE ON HANGERS—
Garments being dried or
PROMPTLY—To help prevent
Permanent press and polyester
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
wrinkling, remove clothes from
knit garments look best if placed
the dryer promptly at the end of
on hangers after drying.
the drying cycles.
The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying
Automatic Drying
Timed Drying
When using the Automatic Cycles, the
When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number
Automatic Dry Control system continually senses
of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at
the temperature of the air in the dryer drum. Wet
the end of this time period.
laundry keeps the 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
of~ until it automatically turns off dryer.
7
CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Fabric Care/*
Drying Selection
Cottons
(High)
Load
Cottons & Linens
Cycle
Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Cycle Setting
Heavy or Normal.
Normal for dry; 20 minutes for damp dry for ironing.
Permanent Press. Use Extra Care Cycle,
if desired.
10 minutes to de-wrinkle garments
that have not been washed.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends
with Cotton
Permanent Press
(Medium)
Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicate
Silks
and Wools, Blends
including Silks and Wools
Permanent Press
(Medium)
Knits~elicates
(Low)
Knits~elicates
(Low)
Automatic
Permanent Press. Use Extra Care
Cycle if desired.
Knits.
Automatic
Automatic
Knits.
Rayon and Acetate
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Automatic
Knits.
Automatic
Normal.
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
Cottons
(High)
Cottons
(High)
Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Heavy or Normal
Normal.
Knits~elicates
(Low)
Automatic
Knits.
Timed Cycles
20 to 25 minutes.
Blankets—Wool, Part
Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Cottons
(High)
Timed Cycles
Cottons
(High)
For first setting, set at 20
minutes;.
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Cottons
(High)
Timed Cycles
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Set
for time desired.
Timed Cycles
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Fluff
No Heat
Timed Cycles
First setting—20 minutes;
additional
settinzs—5 minutes.
Bathmats
and Rugs
Cottons
(High)
Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Pillows—Feather and
Polyester-
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See the
Special Instructions.
Permanent Press
(Medium)
Timed Cycles
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting— 15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Cottons
(High)
Timed Cycles
50 minutes.
*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
8
S~ecial 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. 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
sleepwear is made of Modacrylic,
tumbIe
dry only on KnitsDelicates (Low). Normal Heat can damage these
fabrics. Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.
See above instructions.
Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry towels which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Do not set control for more than
25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. Remove blanket at end of cycle and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with
warm iron. Allow to dry before storing.
Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are still wet, reset for 15 minutes and check again. Items should be removed while
still damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and
check filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Tumble dry 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 to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes
then
check
curefilly.
Set 15 minutes for second setting, check
again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not
fill
drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in
dryer, but as they dry and 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
jacket.~
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 dry pillows containing Kapok.
—
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C.
20402.
9
HOW TO SORT CLOTHES
Sort by Surface Texture
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
Separate
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.
Sort by Fabric
‘eparatermfrome
fro’Rfrome
Zzii!i:la
construction together
whenever
possible.
Sort by Color
.
Separate (
~
~
Whites
o %
m
from
~
m
nm’n
’m
.
.
Lights
m
from~
Darks u from ~
Non- a
m
m
~ Colodast
Sort by Weight
Separate
For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.
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
rum with
Cottons & Linens
Permanent Press Load
10
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
Dryer control panel and
Apply these pretreatment products
compounds. Wipe or dust with
finishes may be damaged by
away from the dryer. The fabric
a damp cloth. Try not to strike
some laundry pretreatment soil
may then be washed and dried
the surface with sharp objects.
and stain remover products if such
normally. Damage to your dryer
products are sprayed on or have
caused by pretreatment products
direct contact with the dryer.
is not covered by your warranty.
Dryer Drum
Dryer Exhaust
Dryer Storage
The porcelain enamel drum
Inspect and clean the dryer
To store your dryer for a short
is rust-resistant and requires
exhaust
ducting
at least once a year.
period of time, disconnect the
no special care.
power supply and clean the lint
filter. Do not store dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
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 comer.
Periodically,
remove the lint
filter and insert
the suction hose
from your vacuum
cleaner into
the opening.
Air Circulation
Drum Lamp
Do not obstruct the flow of
BEFORE REPLACING THE
combustion and ventilating air.
LIGHT BULB, BE SURE TO
UNPLUG THE DRYER POWER
CORD. Unscrew the bulb and
replace it with the same type
10 watt bulb.
11
A
r
●
●
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T START
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 button is
pressed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close
the door and press the Push
to Start button.
● Dryer door is open. Close door
securely+er
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.
CLOT~S TA~
TOO
●
Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they
are
correctly
LONG TO DRY
set for
the
load
you
want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.
SHRIN~GE,
GENERAL
● Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean
area under lint filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
Q
Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.
● Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of
obstruction; make sure damper in outside
wdl
cap operates easily. If flexible
ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly
inswlled according to
the Installation Instructions.
● Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household
fises
or circuit
breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or
tripped and the dryer still tumble without heat.
● Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with lightweight articles.
● Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long
time to remove moisture.
● Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine
loads.
● Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles,
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
● Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or
washed by hand and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink
in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt,
do not machine wash or tumble
dw.
PROBLEM
SHRM~GE, ~~S
WR~~ING
IN
PERMANENT PRESS
MD
“NO-IRON” ITEMS
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 back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is
gradudly removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments
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
exc~d
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.
●
Uaving
clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly 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. Use Permanent Press wash cycle
which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling.
Nso,
use Permanent
Press 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.
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T~
PROBLEM
SOL~R
(continued)
PROBLEM
WR~~ING IN
PERMANENT
PNSS
AND
“NO-IRON ITEMS”
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO
~MOVE W~~ES:
“ Retumble
on Permanent Press setting.
●
Rerinse
and dry on Permanent Press setting.
●
If unsuccessful,
retumble
on high heat for 10-12 minutes
and hang immediately.
●
kon carefdly.
●
Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
●
Some
writiles
may remain which cannot be removed. *
*
NOTE: If
YOU
follow good laundry procedures md Pe~ment
Hess
clothes still come out
wri~led,
the finish may not be good quality. Also, in
permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can
eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since
its the
cotton portion
which
is treated for Permanent Press, a loss
or decrease of Permanent Press
performance will result.
If you need more help.
..call, toll free:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the
assurance
hat
if you ever need information or assistance
from GE, we’ll be there.
Ml
you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
GEAnswer Center@
800.626.2000
lmHome Repak
Service
8M-GE-CARES
AGE
Consumer Service professional
wfll
provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience
(7:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
weekda~
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and
out—
so most repairs can be
handed
in just
one visit.
Service Contracts
800-626-~4
You can have
tie
secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service
wfll still be
there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive
a
substantial discount. With a
multiple-
year contract,
you’re assured of
future
service at today’s prices.
Parts
andAccessories
800-626-2002
IndividuA qudfied
to service their
ow
appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent directly
to
their
home. The GE parts system pro-
vides
access
to over 47,000 parts... and
all
GE Genuine Renewal Parts are
fully warranted. VISA, Mastercard
and Discover cards
are
accepted.
User maintenance instructions
contied
in this
booMet
cover procedures intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing
generfly
shotid be referred to
qutifled
service personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
Whatever your question about any
G]
major appliance, GE Answer Cente@
information service is available to
help. Your cdl—and your question—
will be answered
prompdy and
courteously And you cart
cdl
any
time. GE Answer
Cente@ service is
open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Telecommunication Detice for the
Ded
For Customers
Wtih
Special Needs...
800.626.2000
Upon request, GE will provide Brain
controls for a variety of GE
applianct
and a brochure to assist in planning
barrier-free kitchen for persons with
limited mobility To
obwin these
iten
free of charge,
cdl
800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired
hearing
or speech who have access to a TDD
or a conventional teletypewriter may
Cdl
800-TDD-GEAC
(800-833-4322)
to request information or service.
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WARRANTY
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Save proof of onglnal purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establlsh warranty period.
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WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original
the original purchaser and any
purchase, we will provide, free of
succeeding owner for products
charge, parts and service labor in
purchased for ordinary home use
your home to repair or replace
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
any pafi of
the
dryer
that fails
and Washington,
D.C.
In Alaska the
because of a manufacturing
warranty is the same except that it
defect.
is LIMITED because you must pay
to
shiD
the
Droduct
to the service
shop or for ’the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
Care@
servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● 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:
GE Answer
Center@
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,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities.
● 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.
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.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
This book is printed on recycled paper.
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