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Contents
Appliance
Automatic
UseandCare
Registration
Drying
2
8
Care and Cleaning
Consumer Services
!!
15
Dryer Exhaust
11
Energy-Saving
Tips
Fabric and Drying Guide
5
10
ofModels
DH33800S
DLL3880S
LD_DUU_
D__ag.Qn_
xaLjvuvt)
important Phone Numbers
Knits Drying Tips
15
8, 13
DIm3400S
Light Bulb Replacement
Lint Filter
11
7, 11
DLL3480S
Loading
Model and Serial Numbers
Operating the Dryer
Perm. Press Drying Tips
7, 9
2
6-8
8, 13, 14
Press Guard Feature
Problem Solver
7
12--14
Safety Instructions
3-5
Signal
7, 8
Sorting
Storing Dryer
7, 9
11
Timed Drying
User Maintenance
Instructions
Warranty
GE Answer
800.626.2000
8
11
Back Cover
Center ®
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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
Keep it handy for answers
your questions.
to
If you don't understand something
or.need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer
Hotpoint
Appliance
Louisville,
lit
,yuliA{
You'll
find them
on a lahel
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:
lli;_lyl_ll
damaged
Affairs
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
dryer...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dryer.
Mode! Number
Park
KY 40225
Seria! Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence
or service
calls concerning your dryer.
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or your _afe6' the mforma_mn i_ this manual must be followed to m_m_ze
the risk of ire _r e×pbsion _r to prevent property damage, persol_N injury _r loss _f life.
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--.-_@ _f_,_.S_0! e or USe gasoll_ae Or other
_@ini_ye,f tNs or any other appliance,
° Immediately cab your gas supplier @rim a
_eighbor's phone. Follow the gas suppier%
instruction°
.....
Z_Hi'dTr_?©
DO I? YOU SMELL GAS
cat the fire department.
o Do t_ot try ,_olight auy applanee.
o Do ao_ _;enchaiV elec_rkN sMteh;
_
i_s_ _e
airy phone
h_ your
b_i_ngo
o Clear _,ie re_m, building or area (£
all eceapanis,
---_ns_aua_lnn a_ service mus_ Deper_orme_
by a qualified ins_ler, service agency or
the gas suppler.
Al! drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federa! Trade Commission, Januar T 1984.
if you need service
To obtain service, see the Consumer
in the back of this book.
Services
page
We're proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact
the people who serviced
your
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details--including
your phone number--to:
Manager.
"O----7
Conm]mer
......................
Hotpoint
Appliance
Louisville,
FINALLY,
Relatinn_
Park
KY 40225
if your problem
is still not resolved,
write:
ORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Em%rcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure
to fore" of the._e rnhrtnnc_
nnrnolv
h_nT_n_
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
_m
Warning_To
of fire,
electric shock, reduce
or mmrvthe torisk
nersonr
when using your apifliance,%-liow-basic
precautions, including the following:
' Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and Ca_reBook.
, This dryer must be properly installed
Installation
Instructions
before it
is used. If you did not receive an Installation
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 Installation Instructions.
-Locate where the temperature is above 50°E
(!0°C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system. Do not install or store the
dryer where _t will be exposed to the weather.
-Connect to a properly rated, protected
and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
part of the appliance or attempt
_
any servicln_
nnles_ snecifieallv
recommended
in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
_,
When
appliance
mill hv disconnecting
fhta nlno
rntht_r this
_h_n
t-ha
or junction
the cord is
on, tripped
damage or
cord to avoid damage to the cord
of cord and plug. Make sure that
located so that it will not be stepped
over or otherwise subjected to
stress.
To Minimize 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 IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES
f-'r'I"_T-TI_DYMT_I_
DUPING
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INSTALLATION.
• oo not _ry arncles containing rubber, plastic, or
similar materials (such as padded bras, tennis
b/lUCb_
_dlU3ll_3_
Oi:ttll lll_t;5_
IHgS_
D1OS_ oaoy pants,
plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or
b!lrn. AI_o
_nme
nlhh_r
rnntorlnl_
can under certain circumstances
spontaneous combustion.
u_hon
h_ato,-I
produce fire by
Do not store items that may burn or melt
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics
or plastic cont_iner_, ate _ on ton nf tho dryer
during operation.
(continued
next page)
-Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED
to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefu!ly follow the Exhausting Details
in ..............
me installation Instructions.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
+ Garments labeled '+Dry Away from Heat"
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
or,_
_
6_,_+
,_,
To Minimize
. Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
• Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skin irritation
+ Any article on which you have u_ed a cleanin,
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
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acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
_nrne
hnn_ohnld
nlonnor_
_nm_
_nnt rornc_v_re
The laundry
the flame
process can reduce
retardancv
.....................
af fahric_.
d
..........
To avoid such a result, the garment
manufacturer's care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
+ Cin_o m|nervi_inn
i_ 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
UiNcarUlilg
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.
ccmld remflt from the remainln+
glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
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of Injury
• Never reach into the dryer while the
drum is movim,. Refore loading. |mloadin+>
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.
....
the PossibilRy
ill uFyer,
OF relnovlll_
lfom
service,
remove the door of the dryer compartment.
0 Keep all laundry aids (such
_+
b_ean
me m_t
oemre each
man
to prevent
lint rater
accumulation
inside
thta
t]ffOr
ar
in
[htO
rnar_
1"_(_ NYg'Y'I_
OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
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_lttattz_t
° Keep the area around and underneath
mnnl+mnoo,_
free
f'P_m
Iho
combustible materials,
chemicals, etc.
++',+,,'+',m'_,+la+in.
your
af
such as lint, paper, rags,
• The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be
c|_nod
nor_dlemU_
hv n m._ll_fi_rl
_ndi_ldnM
softeners,
as detergents,
etc.) bleaches,
out of thefabric
reach
o[ cmmren, prer%rabiy in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
xau_x_
t_
aV_lU
_UI_UIIOd
illJ_lff.
• Keep the floor around your appliances clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
unplug the
thispossibility
appliance of
from
the
, shock,
o minimize
electric
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
_._
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k' "
OTE: Turnit_g the Cycle Selector
knob to an OFF po;sition does NOT
msconnect me appnance _rom me
power supply.
+ Do not tamper with the controls.
Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or
Anti-static Conditioners
o Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning,
partially
disassembled,
or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged
Ym_ may wi_h tn _nften
vnnr
lannder_d
fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.
• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
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
_al_ly
us_u
lIl your uryer.
!f 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 responsmmty
of the manufacturers
of those products and are
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
• 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
I
overdrying
at the end of the drying cycle and place
• c_ry your cremes in consecuuve
will save energy.
loaos. 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
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER
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WARNINGm*I_
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or iniurv to persons when usin_ vour
appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS_befi)re
operating this appliance.
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heavy
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large
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Check the Lint Filter
Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Always be sure the lint filter
b is in place. Don't use the dryer without it. See Care and Cleaning section.
Sort and Load the Clothes
,,,,,,,, _u_,,,_ ,,,, _,_ u_yc, oc_H_ at me wasner, tJenerauy, if clothes are
sorted correctly for washing, they're sorted correctly for drying. See the
How to Sort the Clothes section. If you do mix various
tvr_e_
in
......
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your load, set the controls for the lighter-weight
fabrics and remove when
dry. Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics.
Set the Controls
--
Controls and features
will vary from model to model
........ FzNic anrt LD._
See the Suggestext
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Turn the Press Guard cycle indicator to YES and
the Cycle Selector knob to Optional Press Guard°
This feature will minimize wrinkles set in the
clothes. The Press Guard feature provides
approximately one hour of no-heat tumbling
Drying Selections.
Select the proper heat for your !oad,
Should be used with cycles indicated •
Drying
Selections
Cottons
High Heat
_erm. Press
vledium Heat
Fluff
No Heat
Knits/Delicates
_ow Heat
Automatic
I Perm.
Automatic
Press and
Timed
I_egu!arcyc!e[
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c..,_,_o
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after the clothes are dry.
Use your Signal to remind you to remove clothes,
See Signal section.
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Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting.
The selector may be turned in either direction.
°
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S,,na,.
Set this signal, if desired, to remind you to
I " I°
remove clothes from the dryer when the cycle
ends. See the Signal section.
O
• Fluff-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.
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Start
r_
Knob.
Turn the Start knob to start the dryer. (Opening
a,_,_,_
door during operation stops .........me
aryer. To
restart, close the door and turn the Start knob.)
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OPERATING
Niglla].
Operates
STRUCTIONS
with any cycle. (on models so equipped)
The signal 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 OFR
The signal should always be used when drying
polyester knits o1"permanent press items which
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uryer stops tO
help prevent setting of wrinkles.
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• DO NOT OVERLOAD-Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should ramble
l-r_ss
llrylllg
lips
• REMOVE CLOTHES
PROMPTLYmTo
help prevent
wrinkling, remove clothes from
freely,
- PLACE ON HANGERS-Permanent press and polyester
knit garments look best if placed
the drying cycles.
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Auto Regular
Timed Regular
When using the Auto Regular Cycles, the dryer
continually senses the temperature of the air in the
When using the Timed Cycles, you select the number
of minutes you wish the dryer to mn and it turns off at
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Wot
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lrc, onc
tho
air"
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IJt[h_*n
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,
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b_t_lt2;
Oli_lt_btUI
8rzZ:ttlll_).
Ills
by¢_l$
Selector advances (when the heat is off) until it
automatically
turns off the drvero
Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles (onmodels so equipped--appearancemay vary)
Set to AUTO
_utom
I_
REGULAR
_\
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Set toward
More Dry
Set toward
Less Dry
auto perm._ress
-"
o For most normal
loads.
. For loads that include heavyweight fabrics.
* If you desire to remove more
moisture from your normal load.
O
• For light weight fabric loads.
If van
d_ire
moisture
tn rornnvr_
from the load.
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HOW TO SORT
Sort by Surface
CLOTHES
Texture
LINT PRODUCERS--such as terry toweling and
chenille--give up !int.
LINT COLLECTORS--such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy--attract
lint. These must be dried separately.
Separate
Lint
_/
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Lint
_/
Preduoersl/from_Collectorsg
Sort
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g
by Fabric
In addition to
Separate
,_
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_
_
....
_
\_ Cottons & if/,
\_ Synthetics,
\_, Linens
_/ from \_ Blends&
, _,.-,.---_
_/
_'I from
, _,_-,.---,.%.,a_%
\_ Permanent L_/
\_
\_
Press
_I from \_,
Delicates
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lint collection, we
recommend that you
wash fabrics of similar
construction together
whenever
possible.
Sort by Color
Separate
Whites
from
_
Lights
from
Darks
from
Colorfast
==
Sort by Weight
Separate
, ._5_,
,_,
\_Heavy Itemsff/
_ Light Items ff/
\_
(such as __1 from \_ (such as _/
\_
towels)
g/
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For information on tumble drying extra large
items and different fabrics and loads, see the
ouggc_tcu
ratuLlcb
anu L*rylIlg
ae.leC[lOrlS
guloe.
curtains) g/
HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES
Don't overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don't dry
efficiently and clothes may
be unnecessarily wrinkled.
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cht_nld
l_rd_
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Drum with
Cottons & Linens
Drum with J
Permanent Press Load
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SUGGESTED FABRIC
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Cycle Suggested
For Clothes
Load/Fabrics
Automatic Regular
• Cottons and linens
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such as:
Drying
Selection
High Heat
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washing and drying is recommended
Automatic Permanent
Press & Knits
• Permanent
press fabrics with cotton
Delicates
• Silks and wools
Medium Heat
• Synthetics
Low Heat
• Rayon and acetate
Timed
. Pillows*
High Heat
o Blankets**
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Final.
The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on
fabric care labels. For best results, follow your specific fabric care label.
Special In._trnctions
Refer to garment manufacturer's
*Pillows
care labels for more information.
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape.
DRY ONLY ONE pI1,1 _OW AT A TIMF, ,q_t dryer fnr mn'_irnnm time Rtnn
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
20-25
ONE
block
h_fnr_
***Extra
Large Items-Rlnnkot_
Spreads; Mattress
Covers/Pads
nr
¢atnrln Cr
First setting--20
I O
_hoot_'
or 4 dry towels into the dryer; tunable dry for 5 minutes. Set timer for
minutes. DO NOT set control for more than 25 minutes. DRY ONLY
BLANKET AT A TIME. Remove blanket at the end of the cycle and
the blanket back to its original shape. Allow to dry thoroughly
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n{rtor
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k;IlCCK
c{ minnt'o_
minutes; check and redistribute
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tr_ _nnko
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tit
tho
load. Then set timer for
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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
should
be dried
alone
could result
in scorching
your valuable
items. NOTE:
Mattress
covers/pads
CARE AND CLEANING
User Maintenance
tQl
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
DryerStorage
The porcelain enamel drum
is rust-resistant and requires
no special care.
Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust ducting at least once
a year.
To store your dryer for a
short period of time, disconnect
the power supply and clean the
lint filter.
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Lint Filter
Before every dryer
use, clean the lint
filter. Put your
moistened fingers
at the corner of the
filter and wipe all
the way across to
the other corner.
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
Interior
and
Light (on models so equipped)
BEFORE REPLACING
THE LIGHT BULB, BE
SURE TO UNPLUG THE
DRYER POWER CORD.
Unscrew the bulb located
J
tQI
inside at the top front
center of the dryer and
replace it with the same
type 10 watt bulb.
!1
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
DRYER WON'T
START
SOLVER
CAUSE
- Dryer unplugged.
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 are set and the Start knob is turned
to START. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close
tiae door and turn Start knob to START.
° Dryer door is open. Close door securely--dryer
will not run with door open.
• Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances
outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.
CLOTHES TAKE TOO
LONG TO DRY
on the same electrical
• 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 filter before every load. Periodically clean
area under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.
o Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance
Installation Instructions.
with the
° 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 will still tumble without heat.
o Improper
sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to
* Large loads of moisture-holding
time to remove moisture.
fabrics,
dry items with lightweight
articles.
such as beach towels, take a long
. 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,
GENERAL
* 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 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 shrinkage
is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. May be 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
been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures
temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying
WRINKLING
IN
PERMANENT
PRESS
AND "NO-IRON"
ITEMS
• Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling
hang them immediately,
stops. Remove
that have
exceed the
be corrected,
on low heat.
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. If available, use Permanent Press wash
cycle which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, if
available, use Permanent Press drying cycle.
• Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium
or half full for small load.
o Washing repeatedly
plenty of detergent.
load; medium level
in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with
• Failure to use fabric softener.
minimize wrinkling.
Proper use of fabric softener
will
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THE PROBLEM
SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
TO REMOVE WRINKLES
ON DRYERS WITH A
PERMANENT PRESS
SETTING
TO REMOVE
* Retumble
CAUSE
WRINKLES:
on Permanent
Press setting.
° Rerinse and dry on Permanent
o
If unsuccessful, retumble
and hang immediately.
o
Iron carefully.
° Send to Dry Cleaners
o Some wrinkles
Press setting.
on normal temperature
for 10-12
minutes
for pressing.
may remain which cannot be removed.*
* NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and permanent press
c!othes 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 its the cotton portion
which is txeated for permanent press, a loss or decrease of permanent press
performance wil! result.
If you need more help...call,
toll free:
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2t)00
consumer information
service
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We'!lBe There
With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever
need intbnnation or assistance, we'll be there. All you have to do is call--toll-fie!!
tn-HomeRepairService
80O-GE_ARES
(800432-2737)
Our consumer service professional ,viii provide expert repair service on your
Hotpoint appliance, scheduled at a time that's convenient for you. Many GE
Consurner 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.
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GEAnswerCenter®
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800.826.2000
Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer
Center ®information
service is available to help. Your call-and your
question--will
be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any
time. GE Answer Center ®service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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800.020.2000
Upon request, we will provide
Braille controls for a variety of
Hotpoint appliances, and a
brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-fi'ee 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
(800-833-4322)
to request
information
or service.
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ServiceContracts
8004i2E-2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Smwice will still be there
after your Hotpoint product warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while
your warranty is still in effect and you'll receive a substantial discount. With
a nmltiple-year contract, you're assured of future service at today's prices.
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Pa s and Accessories
gaO-E2&2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can
have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their
home. Our parts system provides access to over 47,000
Genuine Renewal Parts, ,.and all are fully warranted.
VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards m'e accepted.
User maintenance
instructions
contained
in this booklet
cover procedures
intended
to be performed
by any user.
Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
Caution must be exercised_
since
improper
servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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WHAT IS COVERED
here. Proof of origina! 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.
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the original purchaser and any
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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
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory. Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Car@ servicers during
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Should your appliance need
service, durina warranty period or
beyond, call 8_00-GE-CAI_IES
(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.
• Replacement of house fuses or
resemng OTCIFCU[[ BreaKers.
• Failure of the product if it is used
fnv
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our Consumer
Affairs office at the address below,
or call, toil free:
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800.626.2000
consumer information service
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or used commercially.
• Damage to product caused b\,
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
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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.
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager--Consumer
Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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