background image

 US 

 YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your
new dryer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number)

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

If you received a
damaged dryer...

Consumer Affairs

Immediately contact the dealer (or

GE Appliances, Appliance Park

builder) that sold you the dryer.

Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language

 

 la 

 en

version of this book, call

 de 

 manual, name a

GE Answer Center

m

GE Answer Center”, 

 de

800.626.2000

 

   

consumer information service.

 800.626.2000.

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your dryer. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your dryer.

 

 

 

 

 in this manual must   

 to 

the 

 of 

   

   to prevent property damage, 

 

 or loss of 

● 

 

 your gas 

 from a

neighbor’s phone. 

 the gas 

instructions.

   you 

 reach your gas supplier,

 the fire 

 and service must   performed

by a q-cd 

 service agency or

the gas 

All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If you need service

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service 
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

First, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North 

 Drive

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225

2

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...

Reviews: