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Safety 

 

Important

To 

 the possibility

of 

● 

Never reach into the dryer while

the drum is 

 Before loading,

unloading or adding clothes, wait
until the drum has completely

stopped.

● 

Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded

 and shipping or packing

materials properly. Before
discarding a dryer, or removing
from service, remove the door
of the drying compartment.

● 

Keep all laundry aids (such

as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach of
children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
container labels to avoid personal
injury.

● 

Keep the floor around your

appliances 

 and dry to reduce

 possibility of slipping.

● 

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 subsequent
dryer uses.

. The laundry process can reduce

the flame 

 of fabrics. To

avoid such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.

● 

Never climb on or stand on the

dryer top or door.

 Do not tamper with controls.

● 

To minimize the possibility

of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter). 
Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an OFF position does 
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply.

● 

Do not operate this appliance

if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.

● 

If yours is a gas dryer, it is

equipped with an automatic electric
ignition and does not have a pilot
light. DO NOT 

 

LIGHT WITH A 

 

may result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when
the automatic ignition may turn on.

Dryer-applied fabric

 or anti-static

conditioners

You may wish to soften your
laundered fabrics or reduce the
static electricity in them. We
recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash 
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions for those products, or
try a dryer-added product for
which the manufacturer gives
written assurance on the 
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 

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Summary of Contents for DDE8000M

Page 1: ... 5 Energy Saving Tips g Knits Drying Tips 5 11 Lint Filter 9 13 Loading 5 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 5 Perm Press Drying Tips 5 11 12 Problem Solver 10 12 Safety Instructions 3 4 Sorting 5 8 Storing Dryer 13 Timed Drying 5 User Maintenance Instructions 13 Warranty Back Cover GEAnswer Centerm 80 626 2000 Models DDE8000M DDG8080M GEApp ances ...

Page 2: ... Para obtener la version en espafiol de este manual name a GE Answer Center servicio de information para el consumidor te16fono 800 626 2000 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier Don t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas I FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use g...

Page 3: ... damage or stress Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skilis to carry out To minimize the possibility of a fire h rd Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber plastic or similar materials such as padded bras tennis shoes...

Page 4: ...or stand on the dryer top or door Q Do not tamper with controls To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter N E Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does N disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not operate this appliance if it is d...

Page 5: ...re start close the door and See the Controls Setting Guide press the START button on pages 6 and 7 9 End of Cycle Signal c PLACE ON HANGERS fabric load six and Cycle Selector O wates automatically with all Permanent Press and Polyester setting The Cycle Selector Knit garments look best if placed cycles advances when the heat is of until on hangers after drying The signal will sound just before it ...

Page 6: ... Electric Synthetic See below under Extra large Items Cottons High Heat Timed Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO N MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Cottons High Heat Timed Cycle For Iirst setting set at 20 minutes for second setting set at 15 minutes Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Rubber coated Items Laminated Fabrics Vinyl Plastics and Articles with ...

Page 7: ...tart dryer Tumble on FLUFF No Heat setting as heat may cause alteration in shape color and appearance of such articles Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer Special precautions must be taken for extra large items Set dryer for 20 minutes fhen check carefifly Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Make sure...

Page 8: ...cs like velveteen and corduroy attract lint and must be dried separately Sort by fabric Separate m L Cottons Linens from from from In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be dried together whenever possible Sort by color Sort by wei t Separate m Heavy Items such as towels from m Light Items i such as curtains For information on tumble...

Page 9: ... page 13 Ene y Savi ps Sort clothes by weight so you won t To help prevent ironing use Clean dryer lint filter each time have to run an extra cycle for one or Perm Press Medium Heat or YOU dry two heavier slower drying items Delicates Knits Low Heat Remove See page 8 garments promptly at end of drying CIW dryer exhaust ducting at lat Do not overload dryer For cycle and place on hangers once a year...

Page 10: ...ducted in accordance with Installation kstructions Q 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 aGcording to Installation Instructions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check household fuses or circuit breakers Most electri...

Page 11: ...w heat Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops Remove clothes prompdy and hang them immediately Too 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 Per...

Page 12: ...successful retumble on high heat for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrinties may remain which cannot be removed N E If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come out wrirdded the finish may not be good quality Also in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear ...

Page 13: ...t least once a year dWall l 3 Minimum Make sure there is at least 3 clearance from rear dryer louvers to the wall To store dryer For short period of time disconnect power supply and clean lint filter Do not store dryer where it will be exposed to the weather 13 CAUTIONS c Before having your electric dryer connected in your new residence be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply vo...

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Page 15: ...ur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substarttid discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Telecommunication Detice for the Deaf Patis andAcce ories 800 626 2002 hdividu qutiled to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shipping charge The GE ...

Page 16: ...ch you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then 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 Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service c Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its inten...

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