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Contents
Appliance
Registration
2
Care and Cleaning
13
Controls
Setting Guide
6,7
Dryer Exhaust
13
Energy-Saving
Tips
9
Knit Drying Tips
5-7, 11
Lint Filter
5,9, 13
Loading
5,9
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operating
the Dryer
5
Perm. Press Drying Tips 5-7, 11, 12
Problem
Solver
10-12
Repair Service
15
Safety Instructions
3,4
Sorting
5,8
Storing
Dryer
13
User Maintenance
Instructions
13
Warranty
Back Cover
Use and Care of
model
DLB1250B
rile GE Answer
Center"
800,626,2000

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  • Page 1 the best from Howto _et _Your -- - Contents Use and Care of Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning model Controls Setting Guide DLB1250B Dryer Exhaust Energy-Saving Tips Knit Drying Tips 5-7, 11 Lint Filter 5,9, 13 Loading Model and Serial Numbers Operating the Dryer Perm.
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    (include openflame. your phone number): 4. Immediatelycall Consumer Affairs Model Number Hotpoint yourgassupplier. Appliance Park Serial Number Louisville, KY40225 • Don't turn electric switches on or off because sparks may Use these numbers in any If you received ignite the gas.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING--To reduce the risk from the accumulation To minimize the possibility of fire, electric shock, or injury combustible materials, such as of a fire hazard. to persons when using your lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions (continued) Dryer-applied fabric • The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics• To softeners or anti-static avoid such a result, the ga_ent conditioners manufacturer's care instructions You may wish to soften your should be followed very carefully• laundered fabrics or reduce...
  • Page 5: How To Operate Your Dryer

    How to operate your dryer - WARNING--To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Heav V Dut=i Automatic Dryer PUSH • TO START Set the Controls. Load Your Dryer Properly. See the Controls Setting Guide on •...
  • Page 6 Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Drying Time Cottons& Linens 45 minutes for average-weight loads; 55 minutes for work clothes and thick knitted cottons. Damp Dry for ironing: 20 minutes lightweight cottons; 25 minutes medium weight; 30 minutes heavy cottons.
  • Page 7 Special Instructions Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items. Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble fleety. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on haugers 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 8 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 texture Sort by fabric Sort by color Separate Separate Separat,_,_ Lint __ Co t_,_s__/ Linens _ from from from...
  • Page 9: How To Load The Clothes

    How to load the clothes Clean the lint filter before Don't overload your dryer. drying every load. Crowded loads don't dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily Clean lint filter (see shaded area) wrinkled. 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.
  • Page 10: Questions? Usethis Problem Solver

    Questions? UseThis Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DRYER WON'T • Dryer unplugged• Make sure power cord is plugged in. START • No power to dryer• Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting current• Most electric dryers use two• •...
  • Page 11 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHRINKAGE, •Relaxation 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 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 12: The Problem Solver

    The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN • Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a PERMANENT PRESS non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent. AND "NO-IRON" ITEMS (continued) •...
  • Page 13: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS: INSTRUCTIONS • Before having your electric dryer connected in your new residence, Good dryer care 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 the rating plate.
  • Page 14 Notes...
  • Page 15: If You Need Service

    In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number--to: Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    YOUR HOTPOINT AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelledcheck to establish warranty period. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original...

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