GE DDE6608L, User And Care

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Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Fabric Care/
Drying Selection*
Cycle
Cycle Setting
Cottons & Linens
High Heat
Automatic Regular Cycle
Timed Cycle
Set at LIGHT, MEDIUM or HEAVY
FABRICS depending on load**
Set 45 minutes for
dry; at
20 minutes for ironing.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons
Blends with Cotton Permanent Press
Medium Heat Automatic Perm Press
Knits Cycle
Timed
Set at MEDIUM
Set at 10 minutes to de-wrinkle
garments that have not been washed.
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits
Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Automatic Perm Press
Knits Cycle
Set toward MORE DRY.
Set at LIGHT FABRICS
Press
Medium
Delicate
Low Heat
Silks and Wools, Blends including
Silks and Wools
Low Heat
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Set at LIGHT FABRICS.
Rayon and
Low Heat
Cottons
High Heat
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Automatic Regular Cycle
Set at LIGHT FABRICS
Down-filled garments. if’ machine
washing
drying are
recommended.
Set at MEDIUM
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Cottons
High Heat Automatic Regular Cycle Set at HEAVY FABRICS
or
MEDIUM.
Low Heat
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle Set at LIGHT FABRICS.
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Cottons
High Heat Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes.
For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
second setting, set at 15 minutes.
Curtains.
Slipcovers. Draperies.
DO MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Cottons
High Timed
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic
and Rugs
First setting—20 minutes; additional
minutes.
Cottons
High Heat
Fluff
No Heat
Timed
Timed Cycle Set for time desired
Cottons
High Heat Timed Cycle First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes
Timed Cycle First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes. Extra-large item-Queerr or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags. Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads. Permanent Press
Medium Heat
Pillows—Feather
(if manufacturer
they be dried in a dryer).
Special Instructions.
Cottons
High Heat
Timed Cycle Set at 70 minutes.
*The terms High, Medium Low Heat are those usually care labels. For best results, follow your care
**L
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ht
:
For lightweight fabric loads; Heavy Fabrics: for loads that include heavyweight fabrics and for
very small loads.
The Cycle Selector settings indicated above be used guide. You may find that best results are obtained for certain of your
fabrics by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.
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