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 US 

 YOU...

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 don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone 

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor

operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

If you received a
damaged dryer...

Consumer Affairs

Immediately contact the dealer (or

GE Appliances, Appliance Park

builder) that sold you the dryer.

Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language

 

 la 

 en

version of this book, call

 de 

 manual, 

 a

GE Answer 

GE Answer Center”, 

 de

800.626.2000

 

   

consumer information service.

 800.626.2000.

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.

 For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to 

 risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of 

 not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other 

 TO 

 IF YOU 

 

● 

 not try to light any appliance.

● 

 not touch any 

 switch;

do not 

 any phone in your 

● 

Clear the room, 

 or area of

 

● 

 

 your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. 

 the gas 

instructions.

● 

 you cannot reach your gas supplier,

 the 

 department.

—Instigation and service must be performed

by a qualified 

 service agency or

the gas 

All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If you need service

‘To 

obtain service, see the

First, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem

Consumer Services page

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

in the back of this book.

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

We’re proud of our service and

cases, this will 

 the problem.

Action Panel

want you to be pleased. If for some

NEXT, if you are 

 not pleased,

20 North 

 Drive

reason you are not happy with the

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

service you receive, here are three

your phone number—to:

steps to follow for further help.

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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Summary of Contents for DDE4100S

Page 1: ...rying Tips 6 11 12 Sorting Clothes 6 7 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 8 Drum 8 Exterior 8 Lint Filter 8 Storing the Dryer 8 User Maintenance instructions 8 Problem Solver 9 l I More questions call GE Answer Centera 80 626 2000 Consumer Services 15 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 15 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Warranty Back Cover Models DDE41OOSDDE4IO7S GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...ed to minimim the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of Me h not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appfiance WMT TO IF YOU S LL GAS M not try to light any appliance h not touch any electrid switch do not use any phone in your butiding Clear the room butiding or area of d Ncupants tiediately ...

Page 3: ... it will be exposed to the weather Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room Carefully follow the Exhausting Details in the Installation bstructions Do not repair or replace any part of the apptiance or attempt any se...

Page 4: ...haust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qual led individual 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 s Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked...

Page 5: ...uctions for those products 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 T SE STRUCTIONS ENERGY SAVING TWS ...

Page 6: ...he lighter weight fabrics and remove when dry Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Suggested Fabric and Drying Selections guide Cycle Selector NOTE Drying times will vary according to the Turn the Cycle Selector knob to ON The selector type of heat used Electric Natural gas or LP may be turned in either direction gas size of load types of fabrics wetness of Sta...

Page 7: ...m Permanent Delicates a lint collection we from Press from Poly Knits m recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible Sort by Color Separate Whites o m m nfro mrommfromm m Sort by Weight Separate fl n Heavy Items a 8 Light Items m such as from such as towels curtains HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES Some models have door hinges mounted on the left side Don t overload yo...

Page 8: ...y Damage to your dryer are sprayed on or have direct caused by pre treatment products contact with the dryer is not covered by your warranty Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a is rust resistant and requires exhaust ducting at least once short period of time disconnect no special care a year the power supply and cle...

Page 9: ...ake sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the Installation Instructions Obstruction in exhaust ducting Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction make sure damper in outside wdl cap operates easily If flexible ducting is used be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to the Installation Instructions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check household fuses or circu...

Page 10: ...umbling stops Remove clothes promptly and hang them immediately 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 work clothes witi lighter permanent press items such as shirts or b...

Page 11: ...s may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If you follow good laundry procedures and permanent press clothes still come out wrinkled 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 synthetic Since it s the cotton portion which is treated for permanent press a loss or decrease of permanent p...

Page 12: ...NOTES 12 ...

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Page 15: ... impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen f r persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80 62G2224 You can have the se...

Page 16: ... questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or ...

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