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Dryer Safety instructions .................... 3-5 Problem Solver ...................... 14-16 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center _800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Automatic Drying ...........................................8 Cycle Settings .................................................7 Preparation End Cycle Signal ........................................ 7, 8 Reversing Door ............................................ 13 Energy-SavingTips ........................................ 5 FabricandDryingSelections.................... 10 Knits Drying Tips ..................................... 7, 13 LightBulbReplacement ............................ 11 Lint Filter ...................................................7, 11 Loading ........................................................ 7,9 Operating the Dryer .................................. 6, 7 Permanent Press Drying Tips .......8, 14, 15 SortingCIothes Consumer Services ................... 19 Appliance Registration ................................. 2 Important Phone Numbers ....................... 1 9 Model and Serial Numbers .......................... 2 Warranty ........................................Back Cover .......................................... 7, 9 Timed Drying ...................................................8 Models: Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust ........................................ 11,12 Drum ............................................................... tt Exterior ........................................................... 11 LintFilter ........................................................ 11 StoringtheDryer ......................................... 11 User Maintenance Instructions ............... 11 GEAppliances DDE9605SDDG9685S DDE8505S DDG8585S DDE8500S DDG8580S DDE8200S DDG8280S HELP us HELP YOU... Read this book carefully. Save time and money. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dryer properly. Before you request service.. check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. Keep it handy for answers your questions. to If you don't understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number) Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Louisville, KY 40225 Park To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 consumer information service. If you received a damaged dryer... 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: Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dryer. Model Number Para obtener la versidn en espafiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center ®, servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor, teMfono 800.626.2000. Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dryer. I the WARNING:For safety the information in this manual must beinjury followed to minimize risk of fire oryour explosionor to prevent property damage,personal or loss of life. --Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of this or any other apace. --WHAT TO DO IF YO U SMELL GAS .Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in yourbuilding. • Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. .Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. .if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. --Mation and service must be performed by a qualifiedinstaller,service agency or the gas supplier, All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 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. 2 1984. 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 GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. 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 must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your &yer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center ®, 800.626.2000. partnotofrepair the appliance or attempt .Do or replace any 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. pull by disconnecting the plug rather the . When thisthan appliance cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug Make sure that the cord is located so thatit willnot be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. To _. e the Possibility of a Fire Hazard Exhaust Duct--See 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 COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IFIT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION. --Properly .ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in installation Instructions. .Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic, or similar materials (such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc.) as these materials may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion. --Locate where the temperature is above 50OE (10*C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.. Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather. .Do not store items that maybum or melt (such as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during operation. --Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. (continued next page) --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. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Garments labeled "Dry Away from Heat" (such as Me jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryer. ._._ •Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in. 1_ washed in, soaked in, or spotted with 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 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 usedin beauty salons, restaurants or barbershops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the diner until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed. There are many highlyflammable items used in homes such as: acetone, denaturedalcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates. _ .Clean the lint before each load toprevent lintfilter accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE. • Keep the area around and underneath your appliances 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 Possibility 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 liberglass articles in your dryer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses. ,\ _,_)b l_To .The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer's care instructions should be followed very carefully. if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow .Close supervision is necessary 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 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. unplug the this possibility appliance of from the O shock, o minimize electric power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter). _ knob to an OFF position does NOT =disconnect the appliance from the NOI'E: Turning the Cycle Selector 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. Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners Anti-static Conditioners or 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. • 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. 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 THESE INSTRUCTIONS ENERGY-SAVING TIPS • 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 to tumble freely. ,Use Automatic Cycles whenever and to save energy. ,Remove garments on hangers. promptly possible drying, clothes need to help prevent overdying at the end of the drying cycle and place ,Dry your clothes in consecutive will save energy. loads. Using a "warm" dryer • Clean the dryer lint filter each time you dry. • Clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A partially exhaust can lengthen drying time. clogged 5 HOW OPERATE TO YOUR CLOTHES DRYER Features and appearances may vary slightly WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. DDE9605S and DDG9685S COTTONS, REGULAR co.oils qHl_H _ * (LOW #[A'_ INON_ L..- F_¢ _ _',ONS 0 DDE8505S _ ---J SW_U_ L--O_NS---J "°°_"0 0 0 0 O DE-WRINIO.E _n, o ILOW H_k_ _u H_'n %1._ FASNC 111 CARE SELECTIO MS -..--_ 0 I- Program_ NIGH HEAT 6_0' KNIT_EUCATES_ HEAT lIMED _'_ . _ Z.._._j"'m " .,J_*;-"_,_ ,m,,. SIGNAL O mESk'TI'_11_ 0m10+4SST_'T Perm. Press • _._ +*" _ +/o.l_ ,+matic. OPTIONS.---J 0 0 DE._m___ / -_ OAMPORY_" 0 0 41 • 50 60 Timed Heavy Duly Extra Large Cepecily ( Automatic- I Coeons, I HF.AT ,.m/offl II OFF / Automatic- _'_ ._. _-" • _. / II II Penn. Press \ \ __ 0m'+ONAL _FLUFF NO HEAT E.xOa Care Cycle End Cycle Signal Turn to Start oz-wmNme Q Six Cycle Automatic Dryer 6, 5O W and DDG8580S MED _ 41 I ,_" _k._ Six Cycle Automatic Dryer DDE8500S PERM.PRESS & KNITS _s and DDG8585S ,.gale, HU_ we_ _ Cottons, NGH 1 _. _/" 0CmTS-O_ICA_S HF.A'_) _ _ 0 0 0 DIFIy_70 0 41 • ,.,, m MIN Tlnled --'....Oe,,+,,,e,..,,e_,ec,,y -DDE8200S and DDG8280S AutometicCotlons, Regular cor'CON$ AutomaticPenn. Press & Kni_ PIB_._ES$ HIGHHFJ__ MEDHEAT OFF OFF 1 i(Nn_ueUCATESe_ LOW emJF_ HEAT \ NO HEAT F_ Turn to Sl_r¢ Selections Timed OOFivuCycleAul°maticDryer 0 0 Heavy Duly F_xeraLarge Capacity Set the Controls -- Controls and features will vary from model to model. See Suggested Fabric and Drying Selections guide. O I_ Drying Selections. Select the proper heat for your load. Drying Selections Cottons High Heat Shouldbe used with cycles indicated • Automatic Automatic Penn. Press and Timed Reguhr cycle Knits Cycles Cycles • • , Perm. Press Medium Heat • • Knits/Delicates Low Heat • • Fluff No Heat* O • *Huff-No Heat option can be used with an automatic cycle, but for best performance it is recommended to be used with a timed cycle. NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural gas or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes, and condition of exhaust ducts. O Cycle Selector. Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting. The selector may be turned in either direction. O O Extra Care Cycle. Operates only with the Automatic Perm. Press and Knits cycles. For models DDE9605S/ DDG9685S and DDE8505S/DDG8585S press the pad, to select. For models DDE8500S/DDG 8580S turn the control knob to SET. 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 Cycle Signal if your dryer has one. Signal will sound to remind you to remove the clothes. O DDE8505S/DDG8585S press the Push to Start button to start the dryer. For models DDE8500S/ DDGS580S and DDE8200S/DDG8280S turn the Start knob to start the dryer. (Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and follow above directions.) Sort and Load 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 the Care and Cleaning section. 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 lighterweight fabrics and remove when dry. Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics. 0"Q mg DDE9605S/DDG9685S and DDE8505S! select Reset Options if you wish to option. models DDE9605S/DDG9685S and Check the Lint Filter t_ r_ End Cycle Signal. Set End Cycle Signal, if desired. For models DDE9605S/DDG9685S and DDE8505S/ DDG8585S press the pad, to select. For models DDE8500S/DDG8580S turn the control knob to desired level. On models DDG8585S change an Start. For C the Clothes 7 r_ HOW OPERATE TO YOUR DRYER (continued) End Cycle Signal (on models so equipped) For models DDE8500S and DDG8580S. This For models signal operates with any cycle The control 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 signal control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selector to OFF. DDE9655S/DDG9685S and DDE8505S/DDG8585S. This signal operates with any cycle. Press pad to select. The signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes. To cancel the signal while sounding, press the Reset Options pad. This 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. Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips • DO NOT OVERLOAD--Garments being dried or dewrinkled should tumble freely. The Difference Automatic Drying (on some models) Between • REMOVE CLOTHES PROMPTLY-TO help prevent wrinkling, remove clothes from the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles. Automatic (Electronic) When using the Automatic Cycles, the Electronic Sensor Control system continually senses the moisture in the tumbling clothes, determines when they are dried to your pre-selected setting, and terminates the cycle automatically. Refer to the Controls Setting Guide for recommended settings. The Cycle Selector will not advance until clothes have reached a certain degree of dryness. and Timed For the first few times you use your dryer set near •position and feel the dried items when the dryer stops. AUTOMATICC01"I'ONS, REGULAR If they are drier than you would like set toward Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load. If you desire them to be drier, set toward More'Dry the next time you dry a similar load. 8 Drying Automatic Drying. When using the Automatic Cycles, the dryer continually 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 off) until it automatically turns off the dryer. Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic • PLACE ON HANGERS-Permanent press and polyester knit garments look best if placed on hangers after drying. Timed Drying When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end of this time period. Cycles As a general guideline... Set near •position • For most normal loads. Set toward Less Dry .For light-weight fabric loads. • If you desire to remove less moisture. • For very small loads. |EGULAR Set toward More Dry • For loads that include heavy-weight fabrics. • If you desire to remove more moisture. HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS--such chenille--give up lint. Separate as terry toweling and LINT COLLECTORS--such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy--attract lint. These must be dried separately. Sort by Fabric _C_tn°en_s& I from _n_d:t:&_/ from _ie_rr_entl from _Delicates I In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, we recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible. Sort by Color Separate _ _ Sort by Weight For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads, see the Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide. Separate H OW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES lilt 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 9 FABRIC SUGGESTED AND DRYING Cycle Suggested For Clothes Automatic • Cottons Regular Load/Fabrics SELECTIONS such as: Drying and linens Selection High Heat .Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying is recommended Automatic Permanent Press & Knits Medium • Permanent press fabrics with cotton Heat • Synthetics Delicates • Silks and wools • Rayon Low Heat and acetate .Pillows* Timed High Heat •Blankets** Medium Heat • Extra large items*** The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best drying results, follow your specific fabric care label below. M Articles may be dried in a tumble dryer at medium to high setting. Articles may be dried Articles should be in a tumble dryer at a hung to dry. low setting. Special Instructions Refer to garment manufacturer's m Articles should be hung soaking wet to drip dry. I-I Articles should be dried on a fiat surface. care labels for more information. *Pillows Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape. DRY ONLY ONE PILLOW AT A TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillow at end of drying time-if not completely dry, return pillow to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried completely to prevent mildew. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok. **Blankets Put 2 or 4 dry towels into the dryer; tumble dry for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20-25 minutes. DO NOT set control for more than 25 minutes. DRY ONLY ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. Remove blanket at the end of the cycle and block the blanket back to its original shape. Allow to dry thoroughly before storing. ***Extra Large Items-Queen or King size sheets; Blankets or Spreads; Mattress Covers/Pads First setting-20 minutes; check and redistribute load. Then set timer for 15 minutes; check load again. Reset timer at 5 minute intervals, checking after each 5 minutes to make sure that the articles do not fill the dryer drum: many large articles, when wet, have ample room in the dryer, but as they dry and fluff up, they may not have room to tumble. CAUTION: If large items do not have room to tumble, the air flow may be blocked, which could result in scorching your valuable items. NOTE: Mattress cover/pads should be dried alone. 10 CARE AND CLEANING ' ' 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 compounds. Wipe or dust with a damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects. 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 pre-treatment products away from the dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your dryer caused by pre-treatment products is not covered by your warranty. Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Inspect and clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. See the section, Maximize Your Dryer Efficiency by Keeping the Exhaust Duct Clean. To store your dryer for a short period of time, disconnect the power supply and clean the lint filter. The drum is rust-resistant requires no special care. and Storage Lint Filter Before every dryer use, clean the lint filter. Put your moistened fingers at the comer of the filter and wipe 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. Lint Filter Air Circulation Do not obstruct ventilating air. the flow of combustion Drum Lamp and BEFORE REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB, BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE DRYER POWER CORD. Simply reach above loading opening from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace with the same type 10-watt bulb. 11 MAXIMIZE YOUR DRYER EFFICIENCY BY KEEPING THE EXHAUST DUCT CLEAN Maintenance should be done periodically (at least once a year) to prevent clogging. 1. Disconnector turn off the electrical power to your appliance 2. Disconnect the exhaust duct from your dryer. Connectedto dryer fl Exhaust hood Check turns in the exhaust duct for any collected lint and remove. 3. Clean the exhaust duct from the end where the dryer is connected to the exhaust hood using: • the hose attachment vacuum cleaner; I \ of your • a dust rag attached to a pole (for straight stretches) or attached to a drain cleaning wire (for less accessible turns). 4. Inspect the exhaust hood. To minimize to the exhaust air flow: resistance • make sure the flaps move freely (you may check with a mirror); ,make sure the flaps are fully open when the dryer is on; ,make sure there is no wildlife (birds, insects, nesting inside the exhaust duct. etc.) Exhaust Hood 12 Flaps REVERSIBLE DOOR INSTRUCTIONS (on models so equipped) - fools Needed Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver Tape-tipped putty knife Needle-nosed pliers Dryer Door 1. Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. 2. With the door completely open, remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face. . Insert these screv about half way into the BOTI'OM holes, for each hinge, on the opposite side. (Where you removed the filler plugs.) 4. Loosen the top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way. 5. With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT. 6. Rotate the door 180 °. Insert it on the opposite door frame by moving the door IN and UP until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are engaged on the loosened screws inserted / / in step 3. Tighten the two screws. Attention: The door must be held firmly in place until the two screws are tightened. 7. With the other screws, secure each hinge at the top. 8. Tighten the two top screws of each hinge. 9. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed. 13 USE QUESTIONS? THIS PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE DRYER WON'T START • Dryer unplugged. SOLVER CAUSE Make sure power cord is plugged • No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers getting current. Most electric dryers use two. in. to make sure dryer is • Controls improperly set. Make sure controls on models DDF._SIRIS/ DDG8580S and DDE8200S/DDG8280S are set and the Start knob is turned to START. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To resin close the door and turn Start knob to START. Make sure controls on models DDE9605S/DDG9685S and DDE8505S/DDG8585S are set and the Push To Start pad is pressed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and press the Push To Start pad. • 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. CLOTHES TAKE TOO LONG TO DRY • Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section. • Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean falter before every load. Periodically clean area under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section. • Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the 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 the Installation Instructions. • Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped and the dryer to 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 along 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. SHRINKAGE, 14 GENERAL • Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed by hand and drip dried; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Foltow garment manufacturers' care labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or tumble dry. PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, POSSIBLE KNITS 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 shine is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually 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 exceed the temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND "NO-IRON" ITEMS • Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling hang them immediately. stops. Remove clothes promptly and • 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. Also, use Permanent Press drying cycle. • Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium or half full for small load. load; medium level • Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with plenty of detergent. • Failure to use fabric softener. minimize w-rig. Proper use of fabric softener will (eontinued next page) 15 W THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continual) PROBLEM TO REMOVE WR1NKLF.£ ON DRYERS WITH A PERMANENT PRESS SETTING POSSIBLE CAUSE TO REMOVE WRINKLES: • Retumble on Permanent Press setting. • Rerinse and dry on Permanent • ff unsuccessful, retumble and hang immediately. Press setting. on normal temperature for 10-12 minutes • Iron carefully. • Send to Dry Cleaners for pressing. • Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.* • NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and permanent press clothes still come out wrinkled, 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 it's 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 16 NOTES 17 NOTES 18 We'll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we'll be there. All you have to do is cdl-toll-free! In-HomeRepair Service 8004;E-CARES (800432-2737) 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 (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 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 handled in just one visit. GEAnswer Center_ 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any GE major information service is available to help. Your answered prompdy and courteously. And you Center _ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days appliance, GE Answer Center ® call--and your question-will be can call any time. GE Answer a week. For Customers WithSpecia/Needs... _"T. _,I_."_ ' Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-Dee kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000. . •. Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-83 3-4322) to request information or service. ServiceContracts 800-626-2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there alter 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. PartsandAccessories 800-626-2002 IncF_idualsquaked to _r_ice their own appFmnces can have needed parts or accessories sent directly their home. The GE parts system provides access 47,000 parts...and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover are 'accepted. to to over are cards U_" m_int_n_n(_ _ODB containedinthis booklet coverprocedures imended_obeperformedby anymet.Otherservick_ _ shouldbe_ _o service personnel.Cautionmust be exercke_ =nce hnpropersen_dug may causeunsafeoperation. _e YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER WARRANTY J WHAT IS COVERED Stap_lesales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. 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 part of the dryer that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY From the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will replace, free of charge, an extra-large capacity dryer drum that fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges. WHAT IS NOT COVERED • Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product, This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product 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). • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. Read your Use and Care material. . Failure of the product if it is used If you then have any questions for other than its intended about operating the product, please purpose or used commercially. contact your dealer or our ConsU_aget o product caused Affairs office at the address below, by accident, fire, floods or acts or call, toll free: of God. GE Answer Center _ WARRANTOR IS NOT 800.626.2000 RESPONSIBLE FOR consumer information service CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 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. 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_onsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper. I Pub No, 49-9827 art No. 176 D1807P060 10-94 DDE9605S DDE8505S DDE8500S DDE8200S DDG9685 DDG8585 DDG8580 DDG8280 CG 500A200P004 Printed in Cana,
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