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Operating Instructions, Tips
Controls Setting Guide ,............................8, 9
Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................6
Energy-Saving Tips,.........,..,.........................,.5
Knits Drying Tips .....................................6, 12
Lint Filter....................................................6,
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................6, 7
Operating the Dryer .......................................6
Permanent Press Drying Tips........6, 12, 13
Sorting Clothes, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......6, 7
Care and Cleaning
Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lint Filter........................................................,
Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Problem Solver ....,..................l 1-13
More questions ?...call
Consumer Services ........,..,.......l 5
Model and Serial Numbers ......................,..,2
Repair Service ...,................................,............2
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Warranty .........,...............,............,.Back
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Dryer Problem Solver ..,....l 1-13 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Controls Setting Guide ,......8, 9 Consumer Services ..,..,..l 5 Cycle Settings ..........6 Energy-Saving Tips,..,..,......,.5... - Page 2 To obtain a Spanish language Serial Number version of this book, call Use these numbers in any GE Answer Center” GE Answer Center@, servicio de correspondence or service 800.626.2000” information para el consumidor, consumer information service. the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
- Page 3 GE Answer Center”, 800.626.2000. may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, —Properly ground to conform with when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
- Page 4 (continued) To Minimize the Possibility of Injury Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat” (such as life jackets containing Kapok) Never reach into the dryer while the must not be put in your dryer. drum is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.
- Page 5 Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has Anti-static Conditioners missing or broken parts, including a damaged You may wish to soften your laundered cord or plug. fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them. Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
- Page 6 HOW TO OPEMTE YOUR DRYER reduce WARNING—TO the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Check the Lint Filter Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Always be sure the lint filter is in place.
- Page 7 Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be dried separately. Sort by Fabric In addition to sorting to reduce Separate lint collection, we recommend that you...
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Page 8: Controls Setting Guide
CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE For Different Fabrics and Loads Load Select Cycle Cycle Setting Regular Cycle 40 to 50 minutes setting for average-weight loads; Cottons & Linens Normal 50 to 60 minutes setting for work clothes and thick knitted cottons. Use Damp Dry setting for ready-to iron light weight cottons (20 minutes);... - Page 9 Special Instructions Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling. Do 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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Page 10: Lint Filter
User Maintenance 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 Dryer control panel and Apply these pretreatment products compounds. - Page 11 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE DRYER WON’T START Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in. 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 button is pushed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer.
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Page 12: Problem Solver
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that SHRINKAGE, KNITS 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. - Page 13 Since its 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 Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
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Page 15: Ge Answer Center" 800.626.2000
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis~nce from GE, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is available to help. -
Page 16: Warranty
Attorney General. your state, consult Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 113D5497P222 49-9702 6-92 CG...