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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to 

help you

operate 

 maintain your

new dryer properly.

Keep it handy 

 answers to

your questions.

 you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number)

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, name a

GE Answer Center”

GE Answer 

 

 de

800.626.2000”

information 

   

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

 concerning your dryer.

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

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

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

● 

 call your gas supplier from a

flammable vapors and liquids in the

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

● 

If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

● 

Do not try to light any appliance.

call the 

 department.

● 

Do 

not touch any electrical switch;

—Instigation and service must be performed

do not use any phone in your building.

by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

● 

Clear the room, building or area of

all 

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 solve the problem.

Action Panel

want you to be pleased. If for some

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North 

 Drive

reason you are not happy with the

write all the details—including

Chicago, 

 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 DDE5900R

Page 1: ...rating the Dryer 6 Permanent Press Drying Tips 6 12 13 Sorting Clothes 6 7 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 10 Drum 10 Exterior 10 Lint Filter 10 Storing the Dryer 10 User Maintenance Instructions 10 Problem Solver l 1 13 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services l 5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty Back Cover Models DDE5900R DDG5980R GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...mize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other bmediately call your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s vicinity of this or any other appliance imtructions WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS If you cannot reach your gas supplier Do not try to light any app...

Page 3: ...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 appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recomm...

Page 4: ... should be cleaned periodically by a qualified 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 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...

Page 5: ...r 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 yo...

Page 6: ...he controls for the lighter weight fabrics and remove when dry Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Controls Setting Guide O Drying Selections Select the proper heat for your load Cycle Selector Start Button Turn the Cycle Selector to Pres the Push to Start the desired cycle setting The buttcn to start the dryer selector may be turned in Opening the door during...

Page 7: ...ng to reduce lint collection we recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible Sort by Color 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 THE CLOTHES Don t overload your dryer Crowded loads don t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily wrinkled Loads...

Page 8: ...c Synthetic See below under Extra large Items Perm Press Normal Perm Press Knits Delicate setting Regular Cycle 20 to 25 minutes For first setting set at 20 minutes for second setting set at 15 minutes Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO NOT MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Normal Regular Cycle First setting 20 minutes additional settings 5 minutes Regular Cycle Regular Cycle Chenille Bedspreads Robes See belo...

Page 9: ...estart drver Tumble dry 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 SpC cI prc c uf j must bc taken to dry extra large items Set dt er fi r 20 minufe s then check arefi Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 rninutcs for each additional setting Make sure...

Page 10: ...ally Damage to your dryer such products are sprayed on or caused by pretreatment products have direct 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 a year short period of time disconnect no special care the powe...

Page 11: ...ing 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...

Page 12: ...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 not wash or dry Permanent Press with regul...

Page 13: ...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 eventuality wear away leaving only the synthetic Since its the cotton portion which is treated for Permanent Press a loss or decrease of Permanent P...

Page 14: ...NOTES 14 ...

Page 15: ...er your warranty expires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substitiat discount Witi a multiple year contract you re assured of fiture service at today s prices Telecommunication Device for the Deaf Pam andAcce orjes 800 626 2002 Individu qudfied to service their o appliances can have needed par s or accessories sent directly to their home The GE p...

Page 16: ...ve 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 adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities Replacement...

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