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CONTROL 

 

 

 

 AND LOADS

Load

 

Cycle

Cycle 

Cottons and 

Linens

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Normal

Automatic Regular Cycle
or Timed 

See Drying Selections Guide.

Normal

See Drying Selections Guide.

Automatic 
Press Cycle
Timed 

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

Automatic Perm.
Press 

See Drying Selections 

Low/Knits

Silks and Wools, Blends including

 and Wool

Rayon and Acetate

Low/Knits

Automatic Perm.
Press Cycle

Automatic Perm.
Press Cycle

Set toward LESS DRY. See Drying
Selections Guide.

Set toward LESS DRY. See Drying
Selections Guide.

Low/Knits

Down-tilled Garments, if machine
washing and drying are recommended.

Automatic Regular Cycle

Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets,
Coveralls

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Normal

Automatic Regular 

Low/Knits

Automatic Perm.
Press Cycle

Set toward LESS DRY.

Blankets—Wool, Par-wool, Cotton,
Electric, 

 See below under

“Extra-large Items.”

Timed Cycle

Set at 20 to 25 minutes.

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO NOT MACHINE DRY

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes.
See below under Extra-large Items.

Normal

Timed Cycle

For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
For second setting—set   minutes,

Normal

Timed Cycle

For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, 

 Plastics and

Articles with Plastic Trim.

No Heat

Timed 

Set for time desired.

Timed 

For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

 and Rugs

Normal

Extra-1arge 

 or King

Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.

Pillows—Feather and 
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See
Special Instructions.

Low/Knits

Timed 

Timed Cycle

For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
second setting—l 5 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

Normal

Set at 70 minutes.

*The terms 

 Medium and Low Heat are those 

 found on fabric care labels. For best results, 

 your fabric care labels.

NOTE: The 

 Selector settings indicated above 

   be used as a guide.

You may 

 that best results are obtained by setting the 

 Selector to either side of the recommended settings.

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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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