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 Instructions

Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items.

Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.

Do not overload dryer; clothes 

 tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to

minimize wrinkling.

Dry silks and wools in your dryer  only  if recommended by the garment manufacturer. 

 instructions carefully.

Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. Place two large, dry towels in the
dryer to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT. If children’s 

 is made of 

 tumble dry only on Low Heat. High Heat can damage these fabrics.

Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.

See above instructions.

Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry towels which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than
25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. Remove blanket at end of 

 and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm

iron. 

 to dry before storing.

Use dry 

 as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are 

 wet, reset for 15 minutes and check again. Items 

 be removal while

 damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and check

filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.

 on FLUFF (No Heat) setting as heat may cause alteration in shape, 

 and appearance of such articles.

Stop dryer periodically and check 

 for excess 

 Remove and restart dryer.

 must be taken for extra-large items. Set dryer for 

 then check 

 Set   minutes for second setting, check

again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not 

 drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in

dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is 

 wet or damp and 

dryer, finish drying on 

 Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for 

 times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not

have room to tumble, the air flow maybe 

 which 

 result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot

be dried in home size dryers. DO 

 containing 

 (See filter cleaning instructions above.)

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling 

 escape. 

Dry no more than one 

 at a time and set dryer for maximum

time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute 

 for more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time. If they are not

completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried completely to prevent

 DO 

 

 

 containing 

Refer to 

 Manufacturers’ Care 

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE 
For 

 by the Superintendent of 

 U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, 

 20402.

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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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