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How to 

 your dryer

 reduce the risk of fire, 

 shock, or injury to persons,

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating the appliance.

 

Automatic 

 Your Dryer Properly

 

 Care Selections

Push a button to select the proper heat for your load.

● 

Clean the lint filter each time the

dryer is used. Always be sure the
lint filter is in place. Don’t use the
dryer without it.

 Good sorting for the dryer begins

at the washer. Generally, if clothes
are sorted right for washing, they’re

sorted right for drying. See page 8
for sorting help. (If you do mix
various types of fabrics in your
load, set the controls for the
lighter-weight fabrics and remove

Should be used with cycles indicated 

Automatic,

Fabric Care

Automatic

Perm Press and

Selections

Regular Cycle

Knits Cycle

Cottons
High Heat

Perm Press
Medium Heat

Delicate#Knits
Low Heat

Fluff
No Heat

Timed

Cycle

 dry. Reset controls for the

 Turn Cycle Selector to desired

remaining heavier fabrics. )

cycle setting. The selector may be

 Press PUSH 

turned in either direction.

to start dryer. (Opening the door

Set the 

during operation stops the dryer.
Tore-start, close the door and

See the Controls Setting Guide

press the 

 button.)

on pages 6 and 7.

 

 

End-of-Cycle Signal

 PLACE ON 

fabric, load 

 and Cycle Selector

 automatically with all

Permanent Press and Polyester

setting). The Cycle Selector

Knit garments look best if placed

cycles. }

advances (when the heat is 

 until

on hangers after drying.

The 

 sound just before

it automatically turns off dryer.

the 

 the 

 to remind you

What is the difference

Timed Drying

to remove the 

 To stop

When using the TIMED 

 while sounding, 

between Automatic &

you select the number of minutes

Cycle Selector to OFF.

 drying?

you wish the dryer to run and it
turns off at the end of this time

Polyester Knits &
Permanent Press
drying tips

● 

DO 

 OVERLOAD-Garments

being dried or 

 should

tumble freely.

● 

REMOVE CLOTHES 

—To help prevent 

 remove

from the dryer promptly at the end
of the drying cycles.

Automatic Drying
When using the 

period.

cycles, the Automatic Dry Control
system  
continually senses the
temperature of the air in the dryer
drum. Wet laundry keeps this air
cool. When laundry is dry enough

TURN THE

(and the drum air warm enough)

for Controls Set

the heat turns off. When the air
cools, the heat turns back on. This
off and on cycling may happen a

number of times (depending on the

5

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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