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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE

For Different Fabrics and Loads

Select

Load

Cycle

Cycle Setting

Cottons & Linens

Normal

Regular Cycle

40 to 50 minutes setting for average-weight loads;
50 to 60 minutes setting for work clothes 

 thick

knitted cottons. Use Damp Dry setting for ready-to
iron light weight cottons (20 minutes); for medium
weight (25 minutes); for heavy cottons 

 minutes).

Use DeWrinkle setting to take wrinkles out 
garments that have not been washed.

Normal setting

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Normal

Perm Press & Knits

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

Perm Press & Knits

Normal
Perm. Press

Normal setting
Normal setting

Silks and 

 

including Silks and Wools

Perm. Press

Perm Press & Knits

Delicate setting

Delicate setting

Perm Press   Knits

Rayon and Acetate

 Press

Down-filled garments,
if machine washing and drying
are recommended.

Normal

Regular Cycle

40 to 50 minutes

40 to 45 minutes

Regular Cycle

Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.

Normal

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,

Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”

Perm. Press

Perm Press & Knits

Delicate setting

Regular Cycle

20 to 25 minutes.

For first setting, set at 20 
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
below under “Extra-large Items.”

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.

 and Rugs

Normal

No Heat

Set for time desired.

Normal

Regular Cycle

Regular Cycle

First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—1 5 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads.
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets 
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),

Quilted Bedspreads.

Perm. Press

Pillows—Feather and 

filled 

 manufacturer recommends

they be dried in a dryer). See
Special Instructions.

Normal

Regular Cycle

I 30 minutes.

*The terms High, Medium 

 Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your fabric care labels.

NOTE: 

The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide.

You may find that best results are obtained by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings

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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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