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 Instructions

Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items.

Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to
minimize 

Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.

Dry silks and wools in your dryer 

 if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. Place two large, dry towels in the
dryer to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT. If children’s 

 is made of 

 

 dry 

 on Low/Knits. Normal Heat can damage these fabrics.

Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.

See above instructions.

 in dryer with 3 or 4 dry towels which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than

25 minutes. Do 

 one blanket at a time. Remove blanket at end of cycle and 

 blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm

iron. 

 to dry before storing.

Use dry 

 as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are 

 wet, reset for 15 minutes and check again. 

Items should be removed 

 damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases 

 

 out. Stop dryer periodically and check

 for excess 

 Remove and restart dryer.

Tumble on NO HEAT setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, 

 and appearance of such articles.

Stop dryer periodically and check 

 for excess 

 Remove and restart dryer.

Special precautions  must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 20 minutes then check 

 Set 15 minutes for second setting, check

again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not 

 drum. Many 

 articles, when wet, have ample room in

dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is 

 wet or damp and 

dryer, finish drying on line. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for 

 times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not

have room to tumble, the air flow maybe blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot
be dried in home size dryers. DO 

 dry jackets containing 

 (See filter cleaning instructions above.)

Check ticking for 

 or weak seams where feathers or 

 

 escape. Dry no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for maximum

time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time. If they are not
completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very 

 and must be 

 completely to prevent

mildewing.  DO 

 

 containing 

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care 

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE 
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, 

 20402.

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Summary of Contents for DDE5207M

Page 1: ...rying Tips 5 7 11 Lint Filter 5 9 13 Loading 5 9 Model and Serial Numbers Operating Your Dryer Perm Press Drying Tips 5 7 11 12 Problem Solver 10 12 Repair Service 15 Safety Instructions 2 4 Sorting 5 8 Storing Dryer 13 User Maintenance Instructions 13 Warranty Back Cover GEAmwer Centerm 80a6262000 Models DDE5207M DDG5287M GEAppimcw ...

Page 2: ... turn electric switches on or off because sparb may ignite the gas FOR YOUR SA W Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance SAFETY STRUCTIONS Read all imtructions before wing thk appliance The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to th...

Page 3: ... gasoline kerosene some household cleaners some spot removers turpentines waxes wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room DO N OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE Keep area around and underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials such a...

Page 4: ...n Dryer applied fabric softeners or anti stitic 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 products or try a dryer added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be saf...

Page 5: ...he lighter weight fabrics and remove when dry Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 6 and 7 Set Drying Selections switch Turn Cycle Selector to desired cycle setting The selector may be turned in either direction Push START switch to start dryer Opening the door during operation stops the dryer To restart close the door and push t...

Page 6: ...ems Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO N MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Low Knits Normal Perm Press Knits Regular Set toward LESS DRY Set at LIGHT setting 20 to 25 minutes Normal Regular For first setting set at LIGHT setting 20 minutes for second setting set at 15 minutes Chenille Bdspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Rubber coated Items Laminati Fabrics Vinyl Plastics and Articles with Plastic...

Page 7: ...start dryer Tumble on NO HEAT setting as heat may cause alteration in shape color and appearance of such articles Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer Special precautions must be taken to dry extra large items Set dryer for 20 minutes then check carefilly Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Make sure t...

Page 8: ...abrics like velveteen and corduroy attract lint and must be drid separately Sort by fabric Separate m Cottons Linens from from from Delicates In addition to sorting to rduce lint collection it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be dried together whenever possible 8 Sort by color from from from Sort by we t m Separate Hea Items such as towels from For information on tumble drying e...

Page 9: ...ross to the other corner For additional information on lint filter see page 13 Sort clothes by weight so you won t To help prevent ironing use Clean dryer lint filter each time have to run an extra cycle for one or fiik Low Heat Remove garments YOU dry two heavier slower drying items promptly at end of drying cycle and See page 8 place on hangers Cla dryer exhaust ducting at l t once a year A part...

Page 10: ...ge 13 Improper ducting Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with tistilation Instructions Obstruction in exhaust ducting Make sure ducting is cl and free of obs ction make sure damper in outside wall cap operates eastiy If flexible ducting is used be sure it is not kinked and is properly installd according to Insolation Instructions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check household fuses ...

Page 11: ...tumbling stops Remove clothes promptly d hmg PERMANENT PRESS them immediately AND NO IRON EMS Tm many items in dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads T few items in d er If ing o y one cle addtwo or more similar articles even if dry to insure pro rtumbling proper loads Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such as work cloties with lighter Permanent Press items such a...

Page 12: ...funsuccessfil m mble on norm tem mture tir 1O U minutes and hang immediately Iron care ly Send to dry cleaners fortressing me wrin es may remain which cannot be remwed N If you foll g d laund p c u s d pe anent press CIOtheS Still COme out wrintied the finish may not be goodqtiity Also in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the tibric can eventually wear away leaving only...

Page 13: ...n the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year To store dryer For short period of time disconnect power supply and clean lint filter Do not store dryer where it will be exposed to the weather 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 ...

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Page 15: ...rther 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 still 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 Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 ...

Page 16: ...to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Cam 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 pro...

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