GE DDE7209R Use And Care Manual Download Page 2

 US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

 is intended   help you

operate 

 maintain your

new dryer properly.

Keep   handy 

 answers to

your questions.

If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number)

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225

Save time and money.

 you request service . . .

 the Problem Solver

section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems 

 you 

correct yourself.

If you received a
damaged dryer...

Immediately contact the 

 (or

builder) that sold you the dryer.

To obtain a Spanish language

 

 la 

 en

version of this book, call

 de 

 manual, name 

GE Answer Center

(

)

GE Answer 

 

 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 

 also on the

Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came

with your dryer. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model 

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service
calls concerning your dryer.

 For 

your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize

the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

● 

Do 

not try to light any appliance.

● 

Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your building.

● 

Clear the room, building or area of

● 

Immediately 

 your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. 

 the gas supplier’s

instructions.

● 

If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

 the fire department.

—Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

 

 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 
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.   most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action Panel

NEXT, if you 

 still not pleased,

 North 

 Drive

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 

your phone number-to:

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

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Summary of Contents for DDE7209R

Page 1: ... l5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 DryingSelectionsGuide 7 Repair Service 2 Energy Saving Tips 5 Warranw BackCover Knits Drying Tips 6 13 Lint Filter 6 11 Loading 6 10 Operating the Dryer 6 7 Timed Drying 7 Permanent Press Drying Tips 6 13 14 SortingClothes 6 10 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 11 Drum 11 Exterior 11 LintFilter 11 Storing the Dryer 11 User Maintenance Instructions 11 I Models DDE7209R ...

Page 2: ...mize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance W T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of Immediately wII your...

Page 3: ...onnect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room Carefully follow the Exhausting Details in the Installation Instructions Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recomme...

Page 4: ...the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual To Minimize the Possibility of Injury Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes wait until the drum has completely stopped c Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subse...

Page 5: ...turer 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 SAVE T SE mSTRUCTIONS Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier slower d...

Page 6: ...rols for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Controls Setting Guide Drying Selections Push 21 button to select the proper heat for your load Cycle Selector Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting The selector may be turned in either direction Start Button Press the Push to Start button to start the dryer Opening the door during operation stops the dryer T restart cl...

Page 7: ... air cool When laundry is dry enough and the drum air warm enough the hct t turns off When the air cools the he lt turns b ick on This off and on cycling nl ly happen a number of times depending on the f lbric I id size ind cycle Selector setting The Cycle Selector idv mccs when the heat is off until it autonl ltic llly urns i i dryeJ Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles Set to NORMA I...

Page 8: ...cle Blankets Wrrol Part Woo Cotton Electric Synthetic See below under Extra large Items Curtains Slipcovers Dr lperies DO NOT MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Set at 20 to 25 minutes Timed Cycle For I irst setting set lt 20 minutes for second setting set t I 5 minutes Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items C ottons High Timed Cycle f irst setting 20 minutes dditiontil settings 5 minutes...

Page 9: ...rt dryer TLIIl blc dry on Fluff No Heat setting as heat may cause alteration in shape color and appearance of such articles Stop dryel periodically and check filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer Spe i i pl e u4 m s must be taken to dry extra large items Set dryer for 20 n m fe s hen heck c lrqfullv Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting M...

Page 10: ...Dellcates m from Press from Poly Knits m m In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection we recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible Sort by Weight For information on tumble drying extra large Separate items and different fabrics and loads see the Controls Setting Guide Wfromw HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES Don t overload your dryer Crowded loads don t dry eff...

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 short is rust resistant and requires exhaust ducting at least once a year period of time disconnect the no special care power supply...

Page 12: ...ning section lmpropcr 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 breaker...

Page 13: ...o many items in dryer Dry 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...

Page 14: ... Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come out wrinkled the finish may not be good quality Also in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic Since its the cotton portion which is treated for Permanent Press a loss or decrease of...

Page 15: ...r your warranty expires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substitid discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Telecommunication Detice for the D Patis andAccessories 800 626 2002 Individu qutified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The JE ...

Page 16: ...ave 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 Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 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 Replacemen...

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