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Dryer

Contents

Appliance Registration

2

Problem Solver

10-12

Automatic Drying

Repair Service

15

Care 

 Cleaning

13

Safety Instructions

2-4

Controls Setting Guide

6, 7

Sorting

4,8

Dryer Exhaust

13

Storing Dryer

13

End-of-Cycle 

5

Timed Drying

5

Energy-Saving Tips

9

User Maintenance Instructions 13

Extra Care Cycle

4

Warranty

Back Cover

Knits Drying Tips

5-7, 11

Light Bulb Replacement

13

Lint Filter

4,9, 13

Loading

4,9

Model and Serial Numbers

2

operating the Dryer

4,5

Permanent Press

 

 Tips

5-7, 11, 12

Models DDE8107M

Summary of Contents for DDE8107M

Page 1: ...haust 13 Storing Dryer 13 End of Cycle Signal 5 Timed Drying 5 Energy Saving Tips 9 User Maintenance Instructions 13 Extra Care Cycle 4 Warranty Back Cover Knits Drying Tips 5 7 11 Light Bulb Replacement 13 Lint Filter 4 9 13 Loading 4 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 operating the Dryer 4 5 Permanent Press GEAmwer Centerm Drying Tips 5 7 11 12 80 626 2000 Models DDE8107M DDG8187M GEAppiances ...

Page 2: ...t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas I FOR YOUR SAFETY I Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapom and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance SMETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all imtructiom before mi thk appliance The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known ...

Page 3: ...gasoline kerosene some household cleaners some spot removers turpentines waxes wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE Keep area around and underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials such ...

Page 4: ...e manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS II Ext e Care CVcoe Ve ieble Sig el II bad Your Dryer perly Fabric 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 drye...

Page 5: ...s be used when drying Polyester Knits or Permanent Press items which should be removed as soon as the dryer stops to help prevent setting of wrinkles The signal should also be used with the Extra Care Cycle Polyester Knits Permanent Press drying tips c DO N OVERLOAD Garments being dried or dewrintied should tumble freely Q REMOVE CL HES PROMPTLY To help prevent wrinHing remove from the dryer promp...

Page 6: ...ic Regular Cycle See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5 Set at 20 to 25 minutes Baby Clothes Delicate Knits Delicates Low Heat Automatic Perm Press and Knits Cycle Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Electric Synthetic See below under Extra large Items Timed Cycle Cottons High Heat Timed Cycle Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO N MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large...

Page 7: ...start dryer mble 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 Specialprecautions must be taken for extra large items Set dryer for 20minutes then check carefilly Set E minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Make sure tha...

Page 8: ... such as man made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy attract lint and must be dried separately Sort by fabric from from w from Delicates In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be dried together whenever possible Sort by color from from from Sort by we t from For information on tumble drying extra large items and di...

Page 9: ...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 Knits Delicates Low Heat Remove See page 8 garments promptly at end of drying Cl dryer efiaust ducting at l t Do not overload dryer For cycle and place on hangers once a year A partially clo...

Page 10: ...oper ting Make sure dryer is ducted in acco witi ktiation i h ctions j y di f struction in exhaust ducting Make sum ducting is cle and of obstruction t 2 y b make s dampor in outside WW cap Qpemtes easdy If fltible ducting is used be 2 j sum it is not and is properly instied according to ks ation mctions P 1 B fi or M t b m Ckk ho d X or uit b m f Most deetric dryers use two It is possible firona ...

Page 11: ...ing clo es d er a bling s ps Remove CIOtiOS promptiy d h g PERMANENT P SS them immediately AND NO RON ITEMS s Twmany items in dryer Dry ody one washer load atatime Do not combhe loads T few i ms in er g o y Oneafiicle addt ormoreswr CleS even if dry toinsureproper tumbling Qroperloads Avoid laun ringheavyPermanent Press items suchasworkclothes with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or b...

Page 12: ...uccessfil tumble on high heat for 10 12 minuks and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrirddes may remain which cannot be removed N If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent press CIOtheS Still come out wrintied the finish may not be good quality Also in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away l...

Page 13: ...d of time disconnect power supply and clean lint filter Do not store dryer where it will be exposed to the weather CAUTIONS Before having your electric dryer connected in your new residence be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pre treatment soil and stain ...

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Page 15: ...urther help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20...

Page 16: ... teach 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 Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for prov...

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