Consumer Services page in the version of this book, call back of this book. 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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IMPORTANT S~ETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before usi~ this appliance. —Exhausting to the outside is Any article on which you have STRONGLY RECOMMENDED used a cleaning solvent, or which to prevent large amounts of contains flammable materiais (such The California Safe Drinking as cleaning cloths, mops, ~ moisture and lint from being blown Water and Toxic Enforcement Act...
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Important Safety Imtrudiow To minimize the pssibitity of injury. softeners or anti-static avoid such a result, the garment conditioners . Never ~ach into the ~er w~l~ manufacturer’s care instructions the drum is moving. Before loadi~, You may wish to soften your should be followed very carefully.
How to opemte your dryer read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. GENERAL ELECTRIC Set the Controls. Clean the lint filter each time the See the Controls Setting Guide on dryer is used. Always be sure the pages 6 and 7. lint filter is in place.
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Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Drying Cycle Cycle Setting Selection minutes setting Normal Regular Cycle Cottons & Linens for average-weight loads; 40 to 50 50 to 60 minutes setting for work clothes and thick knitted cottons. Damp Dry for ironing: 20 minutes—lightweight cottons;...
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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. Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.
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 color Sort by fabric from from from from from LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint.
How to load the clothes Clean the lint filter before Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently drying every load. 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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Questions? PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY . 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.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY . Rela~tion shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape a~r 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 wrformance will result. If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center” consumer information service...
Care and Cleati~ CAUTIONS: USER M~TENANCE . Before having your electric dryer connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage The Drum. Porcelain enamel matches the voltage specified on drum is rust-resistant and requires 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. 49-9646...