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Important 

 

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To minimize the possibility
of injury.

● 

Never reach into the dryer while

the drum is moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes, wait
until the drum has completely
stopped.

● 

Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded

 and shipping or 

materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing
from service, remove the door
of the drying compartment.

● 

Keep all laundry aids (such

as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach 
children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
container labels to avoid personal
injury.

. Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.

. Do not dry fiberglass articles in

your dryer. Skin irritation could
result from the remaining glass
particles that may be picked up
by clothing during subsequent
dryer uses.

● 

The laundry process can reduce

the flame 

 of fabrics. To

avoid such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.

 Never climb on or stand on the

dryer top or door.

● 

Do not tamper with controls.

 To minimize the possibility

of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power 
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the 

 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 damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.

● 

If yours is a gas dryer, it is

equipped with an automatic electric
ignition and does not have a pilot
light. DO NOT 

 

LIGHT WITH AM ATCH. Burns
may result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when
the automatic ignition may turn on.

Dryer-applied fabric
softeners or anti-static
conditioners

You may wish to soften your
laundered fabrics or reduce the
static electricity in them. We
recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash cycle,
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions for those 

 or

try a dryer-added product for
which the manufacturer gives
written assurance on the package
that their product can be safely
used in your dryer.

Service or performance problems
caused by the use of these products
are the responsibility of the
manufacturers of those products
and are not covered under the
warranty of this appliance.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS 

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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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