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If You Need Service

Before using your dryer,
read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and
maintain your new dryer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you 

 understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, 

If you received a
damaged dryer...

Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the

dryer.

Save time and money.

Before 

 request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on
pages 10-12. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that

 

 correct yourself.

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dryer. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers
here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.

 obtain   Spanish language

version of this book, call
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service.

 

 la 

 en

   

 manual.

 a

GE Answer 

 

 

   

 800.626.2000.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If 

you smell gas:

3.

4.

Open windows.

Don’t touch
electrical 

Extinguish any

open flame.
Immediately call
your gas supplier.

*Don’t turn electric switches

on or off because sparks may
ignite the gas.

 FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use
gasoline or other

flammable 

 and

liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other
appliance.

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.

We’re proud of our service 
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to 

 for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are 

 not pleased,

write all the details—including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:

 Appliance

Consumer Action Panel
20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care 
Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 

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Summary of Contents for DDE4000M

Page 1: ...Saving Tips 9 Knits Drying Tips 5 7 11 I int kilter 5 9 13 loading 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 5 Perm Press Drying Tips 5 7 11 12 Problem Solver 10 12 Safety Instructions 3 4 Sorting 5 8 Storing Dryer 13 User Maintenance Instructions 13 Warranty Back Cover GEAmwer CenteP 80fi6262000 Model DDE4000M GEAppiances ...

Page 2: ... Para obtener la vcrsi6n en espafiol de estc manual Ilame a GE Answer Center servicio de informacitin para el consumidor telefono 800 626 2000 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 2 3 4 Open windows Don t touch electrical switches Extinguish any open flame Immediately call your gas supplier Don t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas I FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use...

Page 3: ...to damage or stress Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out To minimize the possibility of a fire hmrd Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber plastic or similar materials such as padded bras tennis sho...

Page 4: ... stand on the dryer top or door Do not tamper with controls Q To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the femoval and cleaning of the lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not operate this appliance if it is ...

Page 5: ...cle Selector to desired START switch drying time The selector may be Good sorting for the dryer begins turned in either direction at the washer Generally if clothes are sorted right for washing they re sorted right for drying See page 8 for sorting help If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load set the controls for the lighter weight fabrics and remove when dry Reset controls for the rem...

Page 6: ...reads sleeping bags insulated jackets or suits mattress covers pads quilted bedspreads Pillows Featherand Polyester filled if manufacturer recommends they be dried in a dryer See Special Instructions Drying Time 45 minutes For work clothes heavy knitted cottons 55 minutes Damp Dry for ironing 20 minutes light weight 25 minutes medium weight 30 minutes heavy weight 45 minutes 20 minutes 20 minutes ...

Page 7: ...k filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer Specialprecaufifms must be taken to dry extra large itcms Set dryer ti r 20minu s fk n c I ck clr fid Set 15 minutes for second setting cbeck again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Make sure that article docs not fill drum Many large articles when wet have ample room in dryer but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble Check c...

Page 8: ...and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy attract lint and must be dried separately Sort by fabric Separate m c Cottons Linens from from from In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be dried together whenever possible Sort by color Separate m Whites from Lights from from Sort by wei t from For information on tumble drying extra l...

Page 9: ...ss to the other corner For additional information on lint filter see page 13 Ene y Saving ps c Sort clothes by weight so you won t To help prevent ironing remove Clean dryer lint filter each time have to run an extra cycle for one or garments immediately at end of you dry two heavier slower drying items drying cycle and place on hangers See page 8 Clean dryer exhaust ducting at least Dry your clot...

Page 10: ...cting Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Installation Instructions Obstruction in exhaust ducting Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily If flexible ducting is used be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to Installation Instructions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check household fuses or circu...

Page 11: ... washing in cold or warm water Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops Remove clothes promptly and hang them immediately c Too many items in dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads Too few items in dryer If drying only one article add two or more similar articles even if dry to insure proper tumbling Improper loads Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such as wo...

Page 12: ...temperature for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrin es may remain which cannot be removed N E If you follow good laundry procedures and permanent Press clothes sti l come out wrirdded the finish may not be good quality Also in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away leaving only the ...

Page 13: ... clean hc dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year To store dryer For short period of time disconnect power supply and clean lint filter CAUTIONS Before having your electric dryer connected in your new residence be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pre t...

Page 14: ...Notes 14 ...

Page 15: ...chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices 1 I v Telecommunication Device for the Deaf Patis andAcce ories 800 626 2002 hdividu qutiled to service their own appliances cart have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shipping charge The...

Page 16: ... you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing ...

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