Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions DDSS475 Control Panel ....6 Control Settings ....6 Dryer Features .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. Do not store or use gasoline or other Installation and service must be performed flammable vapors and liquids in the by a qualified installer, service agency or...
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, you can receive one by visiting www.GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Properly ground dryer to conform with all Exhaust/Ducting: governing codes and ordinances.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER Never reach into the dryer while the drum is Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not moving. Before loading, unloading or adding Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing Kapok) clothes, wait until the drum has completely must not be put in your dryer.
www.GEAppliances.com WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from appliance to avoid damage to the cord while service, remove the dryer door to prevent pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas children from hiding inside.
About the dryer control panel. You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. About the control settings. IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Fabric Care COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons.
About the dryer features. www.GEAppliances.com Color Logic Select the correct FABRIC CARE setting. Choose the FABRIC CARE setting-—for Match the particular color below the words this load it would be the EASY CARE with the same color on the Cycle Dial. MED.
About reversing the door. Reversing the Door Tools needed: Standard #2 Tape-tipped Flat-blade Phillips screwdriver putty knife screwdriver Insert the liner under the flange on the bottom of Remove the four hinge attaching screws. the door (A), then push the top of the door liner into place (B).
About loading and using the dryer. www.GEAppliances.com Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes for the washer, they are sorted properly for wrinkling.
About venting the dryer. For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 ²...
Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit www.GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged the outlet.
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, Clothes take too long Improper sorting a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). to dry • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take Large loads of heavy fabrics longer to dry.
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Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this One Year full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to From the date of the replace the defective part.
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