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 SAFETY 

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Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat”

(such as life jackets containing Kapok)

must not be put in your dryer.

 

 

was 

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with combustible or 

substances (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
these substances around your washer and/or
dryer during operation.

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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 barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer until 
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

lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the
room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER
WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.

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Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the accumulation

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

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The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.

To Minimize the Possibility of Injury

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Never reach into the dryer while the

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

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Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.

Skin irritation could 

 from the remaining

glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.

The laundry process can reduce
the 

 

 of fabrics.

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

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Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not 
children to play inside, on, or

with this appliance or 

 discarded

appliance. Dispose 

 appliances and

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

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Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, fabric

.

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

container labels to avoid personal injury.

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Keep the floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

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To minimize the possibility of electric

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

maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector

   knob to an OFF position does NOT

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disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

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Do not tamper with the controls.

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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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