GE DDE8208P Operating Instructions page 3

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if you set signal to the "on''position, a buzzer will sound approximately one minute before
completion of the cycle to alert you that your garments are ready to be removed. If
Permanent Press or Polyester Knits garments are being dried, they should be removed
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nmed!ately to help prevent the setting of wrinkles.
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Setting the signal to the "off" position or advancingdial pointer to an "off" area will terminate
the sound. Select the "off" position if you do not wish for buzzer to sotind.
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SIGNAL
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When using the EXTRACAREfeature, the SIGNAL switch must be set to the "ON" position, 1
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This feature is for use with the AUTOMATIC CYCLES only.
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To minimize wrinkles set in the clothes, the EXTRA CARE feature provides continuous,
no-heat tumbling after the garments are dry.
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63 approximately 10 min. after the Polyester Knits Automatic cycles
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@ approximately 15 min. after the Perm Press/Cottons Automatic Cycles.
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During this time a buzzer will sound at 5-minute intervals to remind you to removethe clothes
from the dryer.
EXTRA CARE
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When using the EXTRACAREfeature, the SIGNAL switch must be set to the "ON" position.
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PossibleReasons
Dryer won't start
69 Make sure cord is plugged in. Do not use extension cord with dryer.
$3 Check fuses and circuit breaker to make sure dryer is getting current.
(Open door to see if drum lamp is working.)
63 Make sure controls are set, and start switch is pressed. Opening the door during
operation stops the dryer. To re-start, close door and press the start switch.
@ Make sure door is securely closed. Dryer will not run with door open,
6?$ Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical outlet or circuit while the
dryer is operating.
Clothes won't dry or
@ Make sure lint filter is thoroughly cleaned. Clean area under lint filter with vacuum
drying time is too long. cleaner.
@ Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for the load you want to
dry.
@ Check fuses or circuit breakers. (Most electric dryers have 2 fuses or circuit
breakers.)
@ Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with installation instructions.
@ Make sure outside ducting is clean and free of obstructions.
49 Make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily.
@ If flexible ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked.
DrumLamp won't light
BEFORE REPLACING LAMP, BE SURE TO UNPLUG THE POWER CORD.
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Press lamp into socket and turn counterclockwise Vii turn and remove.
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To install * — piace new tamp in so et, press and rotate
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turn clockwise.
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Use General Electric lamp No. IOC7DC.
IF DRYEF+' ! !W!LLWM. NOT OPERATE,call your local General Electric Customer Care@factory service organization or
one of
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franchised Customer Care servicers, give the model and serial number, and describe the symptoms of the prob-
iem. Look for the number in the Yellow Pages of your telephone book. Telephone number is
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