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Dryer

Contents

Appliance Registration

2

Repair Service

Automatic Drying

5

Safety Instructions

2-4

 and 

13

Sorting

4,8

Controls Setting 

6,7

Storing Dryer

Dryer Exhaust

13

 Drying

5

 Signal

User Maintenance Instructions 

Energy-Saving Tips

Warranty

Back 

Knits 

 Tips

5-7, 11

Lint Filter

4,9, 13

Loading

4,9

Model and Serial Numbers

2

operating the Dryer

4,5

 Press Drying Tips 5-7, 11, 12

 

Problem Solver

10-12

Models 

Summary of Contents for DDE6608L

Page 1: ...ring Dryer 13 Dryer Exhaust 13 1 imed Drying 5 End of C ycle Signal 5 User Maintenance Instructions 13 Energy Saving Tips 9 Warranty Back over Knits Drying Tips 5 7 11 Lint Filter 4 9 13 Loading 4 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 operating the Dryer 4 5 Perm Press Drying Tips 5 7 11 12 GEAmwer CenteP Problem Solver 10 12 80 626 2000 Models DDE6608L DDG6688L GEAppiances ...

Page 2: ...ches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of...

Page 3: ...enatured alcohol gasoline kerosene some household cleaners some spot removers tu entines 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 NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE Q Keep area around and underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustib...

Page 4: ...f the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance SAVE THESE STRUCTIONS I COTTONS n HIGH HEAT PERMANENT o PRE m ED UMHEAT DE IICATES I D 10W HEAT n NO HEA1 sH u TO START bad Your Dryer Properly Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used Always be sure the lint filter is in place Don t use the dryer without it Good sorting for the dryer begins at ...

Page 5: ...t wrinkling remove from the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles PLACE ON HANGERS Permanent Press and Polyester Knit garments look best if placed on hangers after drying What is the difference between Automatic Timed drying Automatic Drying When using the AUTOMATIC cycles the Automuti Dry Control system continually senses the temperature of the air in the dryer drum Wet laundry keeps thi...

Page 6: ...on Electric Synthetic See below under Extra large Items Cottons High Heat Timed Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes For first setting set at 20 minutes fc r second setting set at 15 minutes Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO N MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Cottons High Heat Timed Cycle Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Rubber coated Items Laminated Fabrics Vinyl Plastics and Articles wi...

Page 7: ...lter for excess lint Renl wc and restart dryer See Extra Large items Tumble n FLUFF N Heat setting Heat may cause altcrati m in shape color and ippcarancc i such articles Stop dryer pcriodicalty and check Iiltcr Ii r cxccss tint Rcnlovc and restart dryer Spc l rc c f if ts s must bc taken ii r extra large itcms Set dryer k r 20t i f 1 I ctr k c rt fu j Set t5 minutes f r scc nd setting check again...

Page 8: ...h as man made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy attract lint and must be dried separately Sort by fabric w from from w from w In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be dried together whenever possible Sort by color w from from w from Sort by weight Sepa from For information on tumble drying extra large items and d...

Page 9: ... see page 13 Ene y Saving ps Sort clothes by weight so you won t To help prevent ironing use Perm Clean dryer lint filter each time have to run an extra cycle for one or Press Medium Heat or Delicates you dry two heavier slower drying items Knits Low Heat Remove garments Sce page 8 promptly at end of drying cycle and Clean dryer exhaust ducting at least Do not overload dryer For place on hangers o...

Page 10: ... dryer is ducted in accordance with 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 Installation Instructions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check household fuses or circuit breakers Mos...

Page 11: ...ented by washing in cold or warm water Leaving clothes in dryer afier tumbling stops 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 oniy one article add two or more similar articles even if dry to insure proper tumbling Improper loads Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such...

Page 12: ...nsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrin es may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come out wrintied the finish may not be good quality Also in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear...

Page 13: ...lean 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 contr...

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Page 15: ...rther help FIRS1 contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you arc 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 reso ved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 ...

Page 16: ...from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeedin...

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