GE DDE6608L User And Care page 3

is above 50°F. (lO°C.) for
satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system. Do not install or
store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
–Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
—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 Instigation
Instructions.
When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to the
cord or junction of cord and plug.
Make sure that the cord is located so
that it will not be stepped on,
tripped over or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
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.
To minimize the possibility
of a fire hazard.
Do not use heat to dry articles
containing rubber, plastic, or
similar materials (such as padded
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic
bags, etc.) as these materials may
melt or burn. Also, some rubber
materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce
fire by spontaneous combustion.
Garments labeled "Dry Away
From Heat" (such as life jackets
containing Kapok) must not be put
in your dryer.
that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances
(such as gasoline, degreasers,
which may give off vapors that
or store such substances on/or
around your washer andlor dryer
during operation.
used a cleaning solvent, or which
contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops,
towels used in beauty salons,
restaurants or barbershops, 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 highly flammable
items used in homes such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some household
cleaners, some spot removers,
and products containing petroleum
distillates.
Clean the lint filter before each
load to prevent lint accumulation
inside the dryer or in the room.
DO NOT OPERATE THE
DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
FILTER IN PLACE.
underneath your appliance free
from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
Do not store items that may burn
or melt (such as clothing, paper
material, plastics or plastic
containers, etc. ) on top of the dryer
during operation.
The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct connection
inside the dryer should be cleaned
periodically by a qualified
individual.
. Exhaust duct (see ins@llation
instructions). Use only metal duct
inside dryer or for exhausting
dryer to the outside.
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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.
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
discarding a dryer, or removing
from service, remove the door of
the drying 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.
Do not dry fiberglass articles in
your dryer. Skin irritation could
result from the remaining glass
particles that may be picked up
by clothing during subsequent
dryer uses.
The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics. To
avoid such a result, the garment
manufacturer's care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
Never climb on or stand on the
dryer top or door.
Do not tamper with controls.
To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter). N~E:
Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an OFF position does N~
disconnect the appliance from