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 DDE7900M...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before usiW this appliance. to prevent large amounts of (such as cleaning cloths, mops, moisture and lint from being blown towels used in beauty salons, SAFETY NOTICE into the room. Carefully follow the restaurants or barber shops, etc.) The California Safe Drinking must not be placed in or near the Exhausting Details in the hsdation...
Important Safety Instruction Dryer-applied fabric play inside, on or with this manufacturer’s care instructions appliance or any discarded should be followed very carefully. softeners or anti-static 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 Push a button to select the proper heat between ~med & for your load. Automatic drying? Should be used with cycles indicated . Automatic, Timed Drying Timed Perm Press and Automatic Fabric Care When using the TIMED CYCLES, Regular Cycle Knits Cycles Cycles...
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Fabric Care/ Drying Selection* Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons Automatic Regular Cycle See Dryness Selection Guide on Cottons & Linens High Heat page 5. Timed Cycle Set at REGULAR for dry; at DAMP-DRY for ironing. Perm Press Automatic Perm Press See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5. Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cotton Medium Heat...
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Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items. Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling. not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove 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 color Sort by surface tetiure Sort by fabric from from from 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 falter before Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily Clean lint filter (see shaded area) 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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PROBLEM DRYER WON’T Dryer unpluggd. Make sure power cord is plugged in. 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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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY been improperly stretched have KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape afir each wash and dry cycle. gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage.
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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 you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Centero- consumer information service...
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Care and Cleani~ USER MMNTEN~CE CAUTIONS: The Drum. Porcelain enamel Before having your electric dryer connected in your new residence, drum is rust-resistant and requires no special care. be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage The Exterior. Wipe off any spills or matches the voltage specified on washing compounds.
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