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Garments labeled 

 Away 

 

(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.

 Do not wash or dry articles

that have been cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive

 (such as wax, paint, gasoline,

 dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,

etc.) which may ignite or explode, Do not
add these substances to the wash water.
Do not use 

 substances around your

washer 

 dryer during operation.

● 

Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent, or which contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants or barbershops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer until all
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and
their fumes have been removed. There are many
highly flammable items used in homes such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.

 

 the lint filter before each load

to prevent 

 accumulation inside

the dryer or in the room. DO NOT

 THE DRYER WITHOUT

THE 

 

 IN PLACE.

● 

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances 

 from the accumulation

of combustible materials, such as lint, paper,
rags, chemicals, etc.

● 

 interior   the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a 

 

To 

 the 

 of 

● 

Never reach into the dryer while the

drum is moving. 

Before loading, unloading

or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.

● 

Do not dry 

 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 

 can reduce

the flame 

 of fabrics.

 

 

 

 

manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.

Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow

 to play inside, on, or

with this 

 or any discarded

appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer compartment.

 Keep all laundry aids 

(such

as detergents, 

 fabric

softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, 
preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on

container labels to avoid personal injury.

 Keep the floor around your 

 clean

and dry to reduce the 

 of slipping.

● 

To minimize the 

 of electric

shock, unplug this appliances from the
power supply before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning (except the removal

 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 

 tamper with the controls,

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Summary of Contents for DDE5100S

Page 1: ...ess Drying Tips 6 12 13 SortingClothes 6 7 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 9 Drum 9 Exterior 9 Lint Filter 9 Storing the Dryer 9 User Maintenance instructions 9 Problem Solver l 1 13 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Reversing Door 10 Consumer Services 15 ApplianceRegistration 2 Important Phone Numbers 15 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Warranty BackCover I Models DDE5100S D...

Page 2: ...owed to dnhnk the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage person injury or loss of Me I h not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the ticinity of this or any other apphnce T TO W YOU S LL GAS W not try to tight any apptiance c M not touch any electrid switch do not use any phone in your building Q C1ear the room butitig or area of occupants tiediately CM ...

Page 3: ...eather 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 Instructions Do not repair or replace any part of the app ance or attempt any servicing unless specific y re...

Page 4: ...d the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qua ied individurd To Mitimize the Pomibility of I ury Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes wait until the drum has completely stopped Do not dry fiber ass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be pick...

Page 5: ...or 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 Sort clothes by weight so y...

Page 6: ...ols for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Suggested Fabric and Drying Selections guide Cycle Selector Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting The selector may be turned in either direction Start Knob Turn the Start knob to start the dryer Opening the door during operation stops the dryer To restart close the door and turn the Start knob NOTE Drying times will vary...

Page 7: ...rate construction together whenever possible Sort by Color Separate m ncn Whites m Lights o m from from Darks from colofla t m m m n m Non Sort by Weight Separate For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads see the Controls Setting Guide HOW TO LOAD T CLOT S Don t overload your dryer Crowded loads don t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecess ily wrinkled...

Page 8: ...time if not completely dry return pillow to dryer and reset for more drying time Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried completely to prevent mildew DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok Blankets Extra Large Items Queen or King size sheets Blankets or Spreads Mattress Covers Pads Put 2 or 4 dry towels into the dryer tumble dry for 5 minutes Set timer for 20 25 minutes DO NOT set co...

Page 9: ...such products normally 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 reqvires exhaust ducting at least once short period of time disconnect no special care a year the...

Page 10: ...e top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way miQ 8 Qo 5 With one hand holding the top 9 of the door and the other hand holding the bottom remove the door from the dryer by lifting it up and out Rotate the door 180 Inseti it on the opposite side of the opening by moving the door in and down until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws inserted in step 3 3 4 i 1 R...

Page 11: ...g Make 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 wall 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 c...

Page 12: ...tops 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 with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses Do...

Page 13: ...i es may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If YOU follow good laundry procedures and ent Press clothes still come out wrintied the finish may not be good quahty Mso in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic Since its the cotton portion which is treated for permanent press a loss or decrease of permanent press p...

Page 14: ...NOTES 14 ...

Page 15: ...d 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 for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80M2 2224 You can have the secure feel...

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 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 adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities Replacement of hou...

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