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USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T START

CLOTHES TAKE TOO
LONG TO DRY

SHRINKAGE. GENERAL

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.

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No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is

getting current. Most electric dryers use two.

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Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and Start knob is 

turned.

Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door
and turn the Start knob.

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Dryer door is open. Close door 

 will not run with door open.

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Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical

outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.

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Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly

set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.

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Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean

area under lint filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.

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Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is 

 in accordance with the

Installation Instructions.

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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.

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Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit

breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or
tripped and the dryer still tumble without heat.

 Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to dry items with lightweight articles.

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Large 

 of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long

time to remove moisture.

 Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine

loads.

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Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles,

even if dry, to insure 

 tumbling.

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Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or

washed by hand 

 drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink

in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt,
do not machine wash or tumble dry.

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Summary of Contents for DDE7106R

Page 1: ... Guide 8 9 Cycle Settings 6 j Care and Cleaning DryerExhaust 11 Problem Solver l2 l4 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services l5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty Back Cover Models DDE7106R DDG7186R User Maintenance Instructions 11 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...er Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dryer WA G For your ety Mormation in this manual must be fo owed to mi the k of fi or e ton or to prevent property damage persod i ury or loss of Me tiediately d your gas supptier from a neighbor s phone Fotiow the gas supp er s instructions c M you mot reach your gas supplier d the fire department b tion and...

Page 3: ... the weather onn t to a properly rated protected and stied power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Exhausting to the oukide is STRONGLY RECO ENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room Carefully follow the Exhausting Details in the Installation hstructions Do not repair or repla any part of the apphee or attempt any servicjng mdws specifidly recomme...

Page 4: ...e machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer shouid be cleaned periodidly by a quaiified individual Ta me Pmibtiity of q s Never reach into the er w tie drum h moving Befok loading unioading or addkg clothes wait until the drum has completely stopped o DO no d fikrgk articles in your dryer Skin irritation could resuit from the remaining glass particles that may be pickd up by clothin...

Page 5: ... 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 SAW T SE STRUCTIONS Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or ...

Page 6: ...her Generally if clothes are sorted right for washing they re sorted right for drying See the How to Sort the Clothes section If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load set the 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 Drying Selections Select the proper heat for your load Cy...

Page 7: ...e fabric load size and cycle Selector setting The Cycle Selector advances when the heat is offi until it automatically turns off dryer Polyester Kni Permanent Press Drying Tips DO NOT OVERLOAD REMOVE CLOTHES PLACE ON HANGERS Garments being dried or PROMPTLY To help prevent Permanent press and polyester dewrinkled should tumble freely wrinkling remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed ...

Page 8: ...imed Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO NOT MACHINE DRY RBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Normal Timed Cycle For first setting set at 20 minutes For second setting set 15 minutes Normal Timed Cycle For first setting set at 20 minutes additional settings 5 minutes Rubber coated Items Laminated Fabrics Vinyl Plastics and Articles with P...

Page 9: ...start dryer Tumble on NO HEAT setting as heat may cause alteration in shape color and appearance of such articles Stop dryer periodically and cbeck filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer Special precaution s must be taken for extra large items Set dryer for 20 minutes then check carefilly Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Make sure tha...

Page 10: ...y Sort by Fabric eparatemfromefro m fro m i l construction together whenever possible Sort by Color Sort by Weight For information on tumble drying extra large Separate items and different fabrics and loads see the Controls Setting Guide HOW TO LOAD T CLOT S Don t overload your dryer Crowded loads don t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily wrinkled Loads should look like this Drum with...

Page 11: ...y Damage to your dryer products are sprayed on or have caused by pretreatment products 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 power supply...

Page 12: ... Improper ducting 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 hous...

Page 13: ... 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 regular laundry Too many clothes in washer I...

Page 14: ...A r T PROBLEM SOL R continued PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 14 ...

Page 15: ...heir o appfiarrces can have needed parts or accessories serrl directly to their home The GE parts sys em pr vidcs access to reI 47 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fillly warranted VISA Mas er ard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instictions conhned in this boo et cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing genertiy shodd be referred to qutiflle...

Page 16: ...have 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 CenteF 800 626 2000 consumer information service c 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 Replace...

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