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section.It lists causes of minor

Keep it handy for answers

operatingproblemsthat you can

to your questions.

correctyourself.

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or need more help, write (include

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builder)that soldyou the dryer.

Louisville, KY 40225

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You’llfind them on a label on the
front of (he clrycrbehind the door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer ProductOwnership
RegistrationCard that came
with your dryer.Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:

ModelNumber

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consumer information service.

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correspondenceor service
calls concerning your dryer.

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

If you needservice

To obtain service, see the

First, contact the people who 131NALLY,if your

problem

Consumer Services page

in the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and

want yOLIto be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three

steps to follow for further help.

serviced your ap~liance. Explain is
why yOLIare not pleased; h most
cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT’,if you are still n~t pleased,
write aHthe details—-including
your phone number---to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Apl~liances,Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

stillnot resolved; write:

Major Appliance Consume~

Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

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TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterandToxic
EnforcementActrequiresthegovernorof
Californiatopublishalistofsubstancesknown
tothestatetocausecancer,birthdefecisorother

reproductiveharmandrequiresbusinessestowarn
customersofpotentialexposuretosuchsubstances.

Gasappliancescancauseminorexposure

tofourofthesesubstances,namelybenzene,
carbonmonoxide,formaldehydeandsoot,
causedprimarilybytheincompletecombustion
ofnaturalgasorLPfuels.

Properlyadjusteddryerswillminimizeincomplete
combustion.Exposuretothesesubstancescanbe
minimizedl%rtherbyproperlyventingthedryers

totheoutdoors.

Warning—Toreducetheriskof

fire,

ekdrk shock,orinjurytopersons
whenusingyourapphnce,fok)wbasic

includingthe

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onebycalling,tollfree,theGEAnswerCenter@,

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(Io”c.)for operationofthedryer
UMRtrdsystem.Donot orstorethe

dryerWhm?itVWbeexposedtotheWeathera

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andsizedpowersupplycil*cuitto avoid

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to the outsideis

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pullbytheplugratherthanthe
cordtoavoiddamagetothecord

&jbnctionofcordandplug.M-akesurethat
thecordislocatedsothatit willnotbe stepped
on,trippedoverorotherwisesubjectedto
damageorstress.

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diameterductworkinsidethedryercabinet
orforexhaustingtotheoutside.USEOF

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DUCTWORKCANCAUSEAFIRE.FOILOR
OTHEREASILYPUNCTUREDDUCTWORK
CANCAUSEAFIREIFITCOLLAPSESOR
BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN
USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.

oDOINItuw heattodI*yarticles rubbery

plastic,orsimilarmaterials(suchaspadded
bras,tennisshoes,galoshes,bathmats,rugs,bibs,
babypants,plasticbags,etc.)asthesematerials
maymeltorburn.Also,somerubbermaterials,
whenheated,canundercertaincircumstances
producefirebyspontaneouscombustion.

*Donotstoreitemsthatmayburnormelt

(suchasclothing,papermaterial,plastics
orplasticcontainers,etc.)ontopofthedryer
duringtheoperation.

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@~~ R’@wash ordryalticks

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washedih9soakedin701spotted

with! orexpklsive
stmmM!es(suchaswaxyJpaintJgasohe5
degreasers, sdvents9kerosene,
etc.)whichmayigniteorexplode.KkInot
addth?sesubstancestothewashwater.

Dol-lottL9t!thesesubstancesaroundyour
washerand/ordryerduringoperation.

~AnyarticleOn

which youhaveusedaCkmning

solvent,orwhichcontainsflammablematerials

(suchascleaningcloths,mops,towelsusedin
beautysalons,restaurantsorbarbershops,etc.)
mustnotbeplacedinornearthedryeruntilall

tracesoftheseflammableliquidsorsolidsand

theirfumeshavebeenremoved.Therearemany
highlyflammableitemsusedinhomessuchas:
acetone,denaturedalcohol,gasoline,kerosene,

somehouseholdcleaners,somespotremovers,
turpentines,waxes,waxremoversandproducts

containingpeti-oleumdistillates.

@Cleanthelintfilterbeforeeachhad

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OPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUT

THELINTFILTERINPLACE.

~Keeptheareaaroundand

your freefromthe
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rags,chem~cals,etc,

To the d’
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lq~~fjq’Ra(!l’hIntothe drywwhilethe

drumismoving.Beforeloading,unloading
oraddingclothes,waituntilthedrumhas
completelystopped.

@Donotdry articlesinyourdryer.

Skinirritationcouldresultfromtheremaining
gks particlesthatmaybepickedupbyclothing

duringsubsequentdryeruses,

~Thelaundry

pmtwi canreduce

thefkmeMm@mcyd fabrics.
Toavoidsucharesult,thegarment

manufacturer’scareinstructions
shouldbefollowedverycarefully.

@Closesupervisionisnecessary

ifthis isusedbyor
nearchildren.DonotWOW

toplayinsi&!9q or

withthis oranydiscarded

Dispose apiiiancwand

orpackingmaterialsproperly.Before
discardinga dryeqorremovingfromservicq
removethedoord thedryer

~K&p fill aids(Ndi

asdetergents,bleaches,fabric
softenm$etc.)‘outofthereach
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containerlabelstoavoidpersonalinjury.

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anddrytoreducethe ofslipping.

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ShOdK9unplugthisappliancesfromthe

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maintenanceorcleaning(excepttheremova~
andcleaningofthelintfilter).

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powersupply.

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a light.IN ?JOTATTEMFTTOLIGHT

WITHAMATCH.Burnsmayresultfromhaving
yourhand.inthevicinityoftheburnerwhenthe
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ff!-lbricsorH!duw the static inhml.

Werecommendyouuseeithera fabricsoftener
inthewashcycle,accordingtothemanufacturer’s
instructionsforthoseproducts,ortryadryer-added
productforwhichthemanufacturergiveswritten
assuranceonthepackagethattheirproductcanbe
safelyusedinyourdryer.

Serviceorperformanceproblemscausedby

theuseoftheseproductsaretheresponsibility
ofthemanufacturersofthoseproductsandare
notcoveredunderthewarrantyofthisappliance.

~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.

*To help prevent ironing, use Knits/Low Heat. Remove garments

promptly at end of arying cycle and place on hangers.

~Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer

will save energy.
*Clean the dryer lint fiker each time you dry.
QClean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A partially clogged

exhaust can lengthen drying time.

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check the Lint Filter

CIean the Iint filter each time the dryer is used.

AIways be sure the lint filter is in place. Don’t use the dryer without it.

sort and Load the

Cklthes

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 Iighter-weight fabrics and remove when dry. Reset
controls for the remaining heavier fabrics.

setthe Gmtrds

See the Controls Setting Guide.

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Select the proper heat
for your load.

cycle sehixmr.

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

either direction,

startlamb.

Turn the Start knob to start

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

PolyesterKnits& Press Drying Tips

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Garments being dried or

PRIOIWPTL%?-TOhelp prevent

dewrinkied should tumbIe freely.

wrinkling, remove clothes from
the dryer promptly at the end of

the drying cycles.

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Permanentpress and polyester

knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.

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LINT PRODUCERS—suchas terry towelingard
chenille--give up Mt.

LINT COLLECT’ORS-such as man-madefibers and
nappedfabrics like velveteen and corduroy-–attract
lint.These must be dried separately.

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sortbyFabric

In addition to
sortingto reduce
lint collection, we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
constructiontogether
whenever possible.

Separate ‘

sortby color

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sortby

For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
Controls Setting Guide.

separate

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Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded Ioads don’t dry

efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily wrinkled.
Loads should look like this:

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Drumwith

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Cottons& Linens

PermanentPressLoad

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ForDifferentFabricsand Loads

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Drying

Cycle

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Load

cycle

RegularCycle

Cottons& Linens

Normal

40to50minutes,wttingforaverage-weightloads;
50to 60minutessettingfixworkclothesandthick
knittedcottons,
DampDryforironing:
20minutes—lightweightcottons;
25minutes–-mediumweight;
30minutes—heavycottons.

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Nomlalsetting

. PermanentPress,TreatedCottons,

BlendswithCotton

Normal

PermPressCycle

Synthetics-Polyester,Nylon,
AcrylicKnitsandWovenFabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

PermPressCycle

Normal
Low/Knits

Normalsetting

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Normalsetting

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Normalsetting

SilksandWools,Blends

includingSilksandWools
RayonandAcetate
Down-filledgarments,

ifmachinewashinganddrying
arerecommended.

Low/Knits

PermPressCycle

Normalsetting

Firstsetfor 50 minutes.
Check.Setfor moretimeif necessary.

Low/Knits
Normal

PermPressCycle
RegularCycle

40to45 minutes

BabyClothes-Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns,Shirts,Pads,Sheets,
ReceivingBlankets, Coveralls.
SeeSpecialInstructions.

Normal

RegularCycle

Normalsetting

BabyClothes—Delicate
B1ankets—Wool,PartWool,

Cotton,Electric, Synthetic.See
belowunder“Extra-largeItems.”

Curtains,Slipcovers,Draperies
DO NOTMACHINEDRY
FIBERGLASS.

ChenilleBedspreads,Robes.See
belowunder“Extra-largeItems.”

Low/Knits

PermPressCycle

20to25minutes,

Normal

RegularCycle

Normal

RegularCycle

Forfirstsetting,setat 20minutes;.

forsecondsetting,setat 15minutes.

Normal

RegularCycle

Firstsetting—20minutes;

additionalsettings—5minutes.

Setfortimedesired.

Rubber-coatedItems,Laminated
Fabrics,Vinyl,Plasticsand

ArticleswithPlasticTrim,

No Heat

RegularCycle

Normal

RegularCycle Firstsetting—20minutes;

additionalsettings—5minutes.

BathrnatsandRugs

Extra-largeI[erns-Queen orIQng
SizeSheets,BIanketsor Spreads,
SleepingBags,InsulatedJacketsor

Suits,MattressCovers(Pads),

QuiltedBedspreads.

Low/Knits

RegularCycle

Firstsetting—20minutes;
secondsetting—15minutes;
additionalsettings—5minutes,

Normal

Pillows-–Fcatherand Polyester-

fillccl(ifinanufacturerrecommeil(fs
theybedriedina dryer).See
SpecialInstructions.

RegularCycle 130minutes.

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hTOrI’B:‘FheCycleSelectorsettingsindicatedabove are to beusedas a guide.

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YouinayfindthatbestresultsarcobtainedbysettingtheCycleSelectorto eitherside of the recommendedsettings.

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Do notdrynon-colorfastitemswithwhitesorlight-coloreditems.

Do notovedoaddryer;clothesshouldtumblefreely.Removepromptlyassoonasdryerstops;placeclothesonhangersto

minimizewrinkling.
Do notoverloaddryer;clothesshouldtumblefreely.Removepromptlyassoonasdryerstops,placeclothesonhangersto

minimizewrinkling.

Drysilksandwoolsinyourdryeronlyifrecommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.Followinstructionscarefully.

Tumbledryingis mandatory.Downmustbethoroughlydriedtoremoveodorandpreventmildewing.Placetwolarge,drytowelsinthe

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dryertoimprovetumblingandshortendryingtime.Be sureto dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT.Ifchildren’ssleepwearis madeofModacrylic,tumbledryonlyonLow/Knitstemperature,NormalHeatcandamagethese
fabrics.Checkmanufacturer’sdryinginstructions.

Seeaboveinstructions.

Placein dryerwith3or4 drytowelswhichhavebeenheatedfor5minutes.Settimerfor20to 25minutes.Donotsetcontrolformorethan
25minutes.Doonlyoneblanketat a time.Removeblanketatendofcycleandblockblanketbackto originalshape.Pressbindingwith
warmiron.Allowtodrybeforestoring.

Usedrytowelsasbuffers.Settimerfor 20 minutes.Ifitemsarestillwet,resetfor 15 minutesandcheckagain.Itemsshouldberemovedwhile

stilldamp.Placeslipcoversonfurnitureimmediately.Hangdraperiesandcurtainsso thatcreaseswillfallout.Stopdryerperiodicallyand
checkfilterforexcesslint.Removeandrestartdryer.

TumbledryonNoHeatsettingasheatmaycausealterationinshape,colorandappearanceof sucharticles.

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Stopdryerperiodicallyandcheckfilterforexcesslint.Removeandrestartdryer.

Speckzlprecautions

mustbetakentodryextra-largeitems.Setdryerfor20minutesthencheckcarefully.Set15minutesforsecondsetting,check

again;and5 minutesforeachadditionalsetting.Makesurethatarticledoesnotfilldrum.Manylargearticles,whenwet,haveampleroomin
dryer,butastheydryandfluffupmaynothaveroomtotumble.Checkcarefullyeveryfewminutesandif articleisstillwetordampandfills
dryer,finishdryingonline.Donot,underanycircumstancesoperatedryerforlongertimeswithoutchecking.CAUTION:If largeitemsdonot
haveroomtotumble,theairflowmaybe blockedwhichcouldresultin scorchingyourvaluableitems.Manylargeitems,likeshagrugs,

cannotbedriedin homesizedryers.DOiVOTtumb[edryjacketscontainingKapok.(Seefiltercleaninginstructionsabove,)

Checktickingforholesorweakseamswherefeathersorfillingcouldescape.Dryno morethanonepillowat a timeand set dryer for
maximumtime.Stopdryeroccasionallyand shakepillowstoredistributefillingformoreevendrying.Checkpillowsatendofdryingtime.
Iftheyarenotcompletelydry,returnthemtodryerandresetformoredryingtime.Featherpillowsdryveryslowlyandmustbedried

completelytopreventmildewing.LWAJOTtumbledry pillowscontainingKapok.

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User Maintenance Instructions

CAIJTIQ$J: If yours isan electricdryer,before you have it connected
inyour new residence, besureyour licensedelectricianconfirmsthat the

supply voltagematches the voltagespecifiedon the rating plate.

Dryer Exterior

Wipeoff any spiHs or washing

Dryer controlpanel and finishes Applythesepre-treatmentproducts

compounds.Wipe or dustwith a may be damaged by some laundry

away from the dryer.The fabric

damp cloth. Try not to strikethe

pre-treatmentsoil and stain may then be washed and dried

surface with sharp objects.

remover products if such products normally.Damageto your dryer
are sprayed on or havedirect caused by pre-treatrnentproducts
contact with the dryer. is not covered by your warranty.

Dryer Dmm Dryer Exhaust - Dryer storage

The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the dryer To storeyour dryer for a
isrust-resistant and requires no

exhaustductingat leastonce a year.

shortperiod of time, disconnect

special care. the power supplyand clean the

lint filter.

Lint Fihi%

BefbE=eevery dryer
use~clean the lint filter.
Put your moistened

fingers at the

corner of

Y

the filter and wipe in a

downward motion all
the way across to the
other corner.

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LintFilter

PerhkaUy,

remove the lint
filter and insert
the suction hose
from your vacuum
cleaner into
the opening.

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Do not obstruct the flow of

combustion and ventilating air.

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LONG T(3DRY

SHRINKAGE,GENERAL

*Dryerunplugged.Make sure power cord is plugged in.
~No power to dryer. Check fuses aridcircuit breakers to make suredryer is

g?.hg current. Most electric dryers use two.

~Controlsimproperly set.Make sure controls are set and Start knob is turned.

Openingthe door duringoperation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door

and turn the Startknob.

@Dryer door is open. Closedoor securely--dryer will not run with door open.

~Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the sameelectrical

outletor circuit while the dryer is operating.

~ Controlsimproperlyset.Checkallcontrolstomakesuretheyarecorrectly

setfortheloadyouwanttodry.SeetheHowtoOperateYourDryersection.

“Clogged lintfilter. Remove and clean filter before every load. PeriodicaHyclean

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

~Improperducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the

InstallationInstructions.

*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 notkinked and is properly installed according to
theInstallation 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.

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

eLarge loadsofmoisture-holdingfabrics,suchasbeachtowels,takealong

timetoremovemoisture.

*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.

*Somefabricswillshrinkwhethermachinewashedandtumbledriedor

washedbyhandanddripdried;othersmaybesafelywashedbutwillshrink
inadryer.FollowGarmentManufacturers’Gre Labelsexactly.Ifindoubt,

donotmachinewashortumbledry.

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PROBLEM

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P’OSSDNIJECAUSE

SHRINKAGE, KNITS

@ shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics thathave been improperly

stretchedand elongatedby the rnarmfacturer.Whenthis occurs, garmentmay

be pressed back into shapeafter each wash and dry cycle.

~I?vgressive or delayed is caused when starch or sizing (in some

fabrics) is gradually removedby laundering,Maybe noticed in older garments
that have been launderedmany times withoutprevious shrinkage,Treat as for
Relaxation Shrinkageabove.

~Shrinkage caused by

mnfneathgoccurs in certain knit fabrics that have

been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperaturesexceed the
temperatures usedto shape set, shrinkage may occur.This cannotbe corrected,
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.

WRINKLING IN

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

PERMANENT PRESS hang them immediately.

AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

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

combine loads.

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

articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

@Improper loads. Avoid launderingheavy 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.

eToo many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely.

Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular loads...
no more than medium loads.

@Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press wash cycle

which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use Permanent
Press drying cycle.

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

or half full for small load.

~Washingrepeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with

plenty of detergent.

‘Accumulation of lime scale due to luseof 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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@$letumbleon Permanent Press setting.
eRcrinseand dry on Permanent Press setting.
@If unsuccessful,retumble on normal ternperatu.refor 10—12minutes

and hang immediately.

@Iron carefully.

oSend to Dry Cleaners for pressing.
~Somewrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.*

* NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and

PemnanentPress

clothesstillcomeoutwrinkled,thefinishmaynotbegQodquality.Also,in
permanentpresssynthetic/cottonblends,thecotton.portionofthefabriccan
eventuallywearawayIeavingonlythesynthetic.Sinceitsthecottonportion
whichistreatedforPermanentPress,alossordecreaseofPermanentPress
performancewillresult.

If you need more Ihelp...d, tollfree:
GE Answer-Center@

$00.626.2000
consumer information service

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with the pld--lase of your new GE appkmce, receive the

assurance that if you ever ned information or assistance

from GE, we’11be there. AN you have to do is call-d-free!

AGE Consumer Service professional

will 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 (7:00a.m. to ‘7:00p.m.
weekda~ 9:00 a.m. to 5!:00p.m. Satur-

days).Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and out—
so most repairs can be handled in just

one visit.

WhateveryourquestionabcutanyGE
majorappliance,GEAnswer~ente@
informationserviceisavailableto
help.Yourcall-and yourquestion—
willbe answeredpromptlyand
courteouslyAndyoucancallany
time.GEAnswer(lenteP serviceis
open24hoursaday

7 daysaweek.

Youcanhavethesecurefeelingthat
GEGonsumerServicewillstillbe
thereafteryourwarmntyexpires.Pur­chaseaGEcontractwhileyourwar­rantyisstillineffect andyou’llreceive

asubstantialdiscount.Withamukiple­yearcontract,you’reassuredof fiture
serviceattoday’sprices.

‘lMecommunicatkm Device for the Deaf

Ildividtds CpiM-iedtow-vicetheir

ownappliances canhaveneeded

partsor accessoriessentdirectlyto
theirhome. The GEpartssystempro-

vides

accesstoover4’7,000parts...and
allGEGenuine RenewalPartsare
f’ullywarranted. VISA,ldasterCard
and Discovercardsare accepted.

user maintenance instictiom
contained in MS bookletcoverprow”
chres intended tobe

pei-fomed by
<myuser”other servicinggenerally
S&oddbeE“efemed$0UpnalifiedSW”
Vk3peIwmNd.Chth-1 mustbe
exeildwci;since?k-?q31ropixservicing

inlayfxwL%JWnde Qqxmtiom.

Upon request,GE will provideBraille
controlsforavarietyof GEappliances,
andabrochuretoassistin planninga
barrier-freekitchenfor personswith
limitedmobilityToobtaintheseitems,
freeof charge.,call800.626.2000.

~onsumerswith impairedhearing
or speechwho haveaccessto aTDD
or aconventionalteletypewritermay
Cdl800-TDD-GEM2

(800-833-4322)

to request information or service.

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Saveproof of originalpurchasedatesuchasyour salesslip or cancelledcheckto establishwarrantyperiod.

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Forone year

from date of original

purchase,we will provide,free of
charge,parts and service laborin
your home to repairor replace
any pafi of Mmclryer that fails
becauseof a manufacturing

defect.

This warranty is extendedto
the original purchaserand any
succeedingownerfor products
purchasedfor ordinaryhome use
inthe 4.8mainlandstates, Hawaii
andWashington,D.C. In Alaskathe
warranty is the same exceptthat it
is LIMITED becauseyou must pay
to ship the productto the service
shop or for the servicetechnician’s
travel costs to your home,

All warranty servicewill be
providedby our Factory Service
Centersor by our authorized
CustomerCare@servicersduring
normalworking hours.

Should your applianceneed
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

1SNOT

@Service trips to your home to

teach you howto use the product.

Read

your (he and Carematerial.

If you then have any questions

about operatingthe product, please
contactyourdealeror our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toll free:

GE Answer CenteP

800.626.2000
consumer information service

@Improper installation.

[f you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer
or installer.Youare responsible

for providing adequate electrical,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities,

~Replacementof house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

@Failureof the product if it is used

for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.

@Damageto product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts

OfGod.

WARRANITM IS /VOT

RESPCNNSIBLERX?
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationorexclusion

maynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Toknowwhatyourlegalrightsareinyourstate,consultyourlocalorstateconsumeraffairsofficeoryourstate’sAttorneyGeneral.

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