User Maintenance Instructions; Problem Solver - GE DDP1275F Use And Care Manual

The Problem Solver
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* Make sure dryer door is securely closed. Dryer wiil not run with door open.
W@e filter after each load; wash with soap and
Check controls to make sure they are correctly set for the load you want to dry.
. If dryer is exhausted to outside, make
sure ductwork is installed per Installation
Instructions. Clean ductwork every 4 to 6 months depending on the usage of your
dryer. Clogged ductwork can cause poor air flow which lessens dryer's efficiency.
Make sure outside exhaust hood works freely, and is not obstructed by
shrubs, etc.
Dryer makes c Dryer drum is mounted on four specially compounded rubber wheels. After ex-
"thumping"
tended storage and exposure to extreme temperatures, a thumping noise may
noise— occur when dryer is first started. This is temporary and will soon disappear.
IF DRYER STILL DOES NOT OPERATE, call for service.
To keep your dryer looking good, wipe cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild soap
and water and then apply a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish.
User Maintenance Instructions
Clean the lint filter before every
load. See page 6.
e Keep area around and under-
neath
your appliance
free from
the accumulation of combustible
materials,
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
s Keep the floor around
your appli-
ances clean and
dry to reduce the
possibility of slipping.
Do not store dryer where it will
be exposed to the weather.
c If your dryer is exhausted to the
outside: Inspect and clean dryer
exhaust ducting at least once a
year.
How
to
Reduce the Possibility of
a Fire Hazard, If Your Dryer Is Not
Exhausted to the Outside.
A clothes dryer produces combus-
tible lint. When the dryer is not
exhausted to the outside, this lint
'i~l
is more apt to accumulate in and
near the dryer, which could create
a fire hazard.
It is imperative to keep the laundry
area (around the washer and dryer)
clean and free from the accumula-
tion of lint, paper, rags, etc. Clean
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BE SURE DRYER
IS UNPLUGGED
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this area regularly.
F
Remove two Phillips-Head Screws at
Also inspect the base area of the
bottom of panel.
dryer at least once a year and
remove any accumulated lint
according to the following
instructions:
1-Unplug the dryer
2-Remove the access panel. (See
illustration)
3-Clean out any lint that may have
accumulated.
wipe
or vacuum.
Tip bottom of panel out untii clIps slip
being careful not to disturb any out. To re~lacei
slip top
of panel
up
electrical or mechanical
until clIps are secured. Press bottom
connections.
of panel In and replace screws.
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