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Timed Drying Dryer Exhaust User Maintenance Instructions 13 End-of-Cycle Signal Warranty Back Cover Energy-Saving Tips Extra Care Cycle Knits Drying Tips 5-7, 11 Light Bulb Replacement Lint Filter 4,9, 13 Loading Model and Serial Numbers operating the Dryer Models DDE8200G...
It is intended to help you operate and GE Answer Center” We’re proud of our service and maintain your new dryer properly. 800.626.2000 want you to be pleased. If for some consumer information service.
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Read all instructions before usi~ this appliance. IMPORTANT (such as cleaning cloths, mops, to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown towels used in beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) into the room. Carefully follow the The California Safe Drinking Exhausting Details in the bstilation must not be placed in or near the...
Important Safety (continued) Dryer-applied fabric play inside, on or with this manufacturer’s care instructions softeners or anti-static appliance or any discarded should be followed very carefully. appliance. Dispose of discarded conditioners Never climb on or stand on the dryer top or door. You may wish to soften your materials properly.
What is the difference between ~med & Push a button to select the proper heat for your load. Automatic drying? Should be used with cycles indicated Timed Drying Automatic, Timed Perm Press and Automatic Fabric Care When using the TIMED ~CLES, Cycles Knits Cycles Regular Cycle...
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Fabric Care/ Drying Selection* Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons & Linens Cottons Automatic Regular Cycle See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5. High Heat Timed Cycle Set at REGULAR for dry; at DAMP- DRY for ironing. Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Perm Press Automatic Perm Press See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
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Special Instructions Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items. Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. minimize wrinkling. Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Rcmovc promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.
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How to sort the clothes Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing, you will also have properly sorted drying loads. Sort by surface tetiure Sort by fabric Sort by color from from from Synthetics, ~ > from from LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint.
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How to load the clothes Clean the lint filter before Don’t overload your dryer. drying every load. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily Clean lint filter (see shaded area) wrinkled. by putting your moistened fingers Loads should look like this: at the corner of filter and wiping in a downward motion all the way across to the other corner.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in. DRYER WON’T START . No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting current. Most electric dryers use two. Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and START switch is pushed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into KNITS 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.
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Since it’s the cotton portion which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of Permanent Press performance will result. If vou need more hel~.. call. toll free: GE Answer Center”” ‘ consumer information service...
Care and Cleaning USER MMNTEN~CE INSTRUCTIONS How b replace Drm hp To store dryer for a short period of time, disconnect power supply and The Drum. Porcelain enamel clean lint filter. drum is rust-resistant and requires Do not store dryer where it will be no special care.
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To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General, Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Pub. No. 49-9655 5-90...