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Operating Instructions, Tips
Automatic Drying ...........................................7
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................6
Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5
Extra Care Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6
Knits Drying Tips......................................7, 13
Lint Filter ....................................................6, 11
Loading ......................................................6, 10
Operating the Dryer .......................................6
Permanent Press Drying Tips ........7, 13, 14
Sorting Clothes ........................................6, 10
Timed Drying ...................................................7
Care and Cleaning
Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Consumer Services ...................l 5
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service .................................................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Models:
12-14
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Summary of Contents for GEA DDG7987R
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Dryer Problem solver ..12-14 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center”80~626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Automatic Drying ...........7 Consumer Services ....l 5 Controls Setting Guide ......8, 9 Appliance Registration ........2 Cycle Settings ..........6 Model and Serial Numbers ......2 Repair Service ..........2 Energy-Saving Tips. -
Page 2: Appliance Registration
Write down the model Save time and money. Read this book carefully. and serial numbers. Before you request service . . . It is intended to help you check the Problem Solver operate and maintain your You’ll find them on a label on the section. -
Page 3: Safe~ Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic any servicing unless specifically Enforcement Act requires the governor of recommended in this Use and Care Book or California to publish a list of substances known in published user-repair instructions that you to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other... - Page 4 (continued) To Minimize the Po=ibfiity of Injury Garments labeled ‘fDry Away from Heat” (such as life jacketi containing Kapok) Never reach into the dryer while the must not be put in your dryer. drum is moving. Before loading, unloading Do not wash or dry articles that or adding clothes, wait until the drum has 4’\ have been cleaned in, washed in,...
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Page 5: Energy-Saving Tips
Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has 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: Extra Care Feature
HOW TO OPEMTE YOUR DRYER 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. Don’t use the dryer without it. See Care and Cleaning section. Sort and Load the Clothes Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer. -
Page 7: Automatic Drying
End-of-Cycle Signal. operates with any cycle. The signal can be set anywhere between OFF and LOUD, depending on the desired sound level. The signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes. To stop the signal while sounding, turn the signa control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selector to The signal should always be used when drying... -
Page 8: Controls Setting Guide
CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE For Different Fabrics and Loads Fabric Care/* Drying Selection Cycle Cycle Setting Load Heavy or Normal. Automatic Cottons & Linens Cottons (High) Timed Cycles Normal for dry; 20 minutes for damp dry for ironing. Permanent Press. Use Extra Care Cycle, Automatic Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Permanent Press... - Page 9 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.
- Page 10 HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate 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 construction together whenever possible.
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Page 11: Dryer Exhaust
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 Apply these pretreatment products Wipe off any spills or washing Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by... -
Page 12: Problem Solver
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER 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. sure controls are set and the Start button is Controls improperly set. -
Page 13: Permanent Press Drying Tips
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer, When this occurs, garment may Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradudly removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. - Page 14 (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TO ~MOVE W~~ES: PERMANENT PNSS AND “NO-IRON ITEMS” (continued) If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutes and hang immediately. Send to dry cleaners for pressing. Some writiles may remain which cannot be removed. * follow good laundry procedures md Pe~ment Hess clothes still come out wri~led, the finish may not be good quality.
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Page 15: Ge Answer Center"80~626.2000
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance hat if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any G] major appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is available to help. -
Page 16: Warranty
YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER WARRANTY Save proof FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY extended to This warranty is the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original succeeding owner for products purchase, we will provide, free of purchased for ordinary home use charge, parts and service labor in in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii your home to repair or replace...
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