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End-of-Cycle 

 (on some models).

The signal 

operates with any cycle.

Variable Signal

The 

 

 always be used when drying

The control can be set anywhere
between OFF and LOUD, depending

polyester knits or permanent press items which should

 

on the desired sound level. The signal
will sound just before the end of the
cycle to remind you to remove the clothes.

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.

To stop the signal while sounding, turn the signal
control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selector to OFF.

Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips

● 

DO  NOT 

● 

REMOVE CLOTHES

● 

PLACE ON 

Garments being dried or

PROMPTLY—To help prevent

Permanent press and polyester

 should tumble freely.

wrinkling, remove clothes from

knit garments look best if placed

the dryer promptly at the end of

on hangers after drying.

the drying cycles.

The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying

Automatic Drying (Electronic)

Automatic Drying

Timed Drying

(on some models)

When using the Automatic Cycles,

When using the Timed Cycles, you

When using the Automatic Cycles,

the 

 

 Control system

select the number of minutes you

the 

 

 

continually senses the temperature

wish the dryer to run and it turns

system continually senses the

of the air in the dryer drum. Wet

off at the end of this time period.

moisture in the tumbling clothes,

laundry keeps this air cool. When

determines when they are dried to

laundry is dry enough (and the

your pre-selected setting, and

drum air warm enough) the heat

terminates the cycle automatically.

turns off. When the air cools, the

Refer to the Controls Setting Guide

heat turns back on. This off and on

for recommended settings. The

cycling may happen   number of

Cycle Selector will not advance

times (depending on the fabric, load

until clothes have reached a certain

size and Cycle Selector setting).

degree of dryness.

The Cycle Selector advances (when
the heat is 

 until it automatically

turns off the dryer.

Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles

Set to NORMAL  Position

● 

For most normal loads.

Set toward More Dry

Set toward Less Dry

● 

For loads that include heavy-

● 

For 

 weight fabric loads.

weight fabrics.

● 

If you desire to remove less

● 

If you desire to remove

moisture.

more moisture.

● 

For very small loads.

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Summary of Contents for DDE8200R

Page 1: ... 6 7 Permanent Press Drying Tips 7 13 14 SortingClothes 6 10 Timed Drying 7 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 11 Drum 11 Exterior 11 Light Bulb Replacement 11 LintFilter 11 Storing the Dryer 11 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Problem Solver l 2 l4 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services l 5 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty Bac...

Page 2: ...inimize 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 Immediately all your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone FOHOW the gas supplier s vicinity of this or any other appliance instructions WWT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS If you cannot reach your gas supplier Do not try to Hght any ap...

Page 3: ...ct 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 recommended...

Page 4: ...ust duct connection inside 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 Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up...

Page 5: ...nufacturer 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 slo...

Page 6: ... heavier fabrics Set the Controls See Controls Setting Guide Drying Selections 9 Push a button to select the proper heat for your load E Drying Selections Cottons High Heat Perm Press Medium Heat Knits Del icates Low Heat Should be used with cycles indicated Automatic Automatic Perm Press and Timed Regular cycle Knits Cycles Cycles Cycle Selector Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle settin...

Page 7: ...tic Cycles When using the Timed Cycles you When using the Automatic Cycles the Automatic Dr l Control system select the number of minutes you the Ele tronie Sensor Confrol continually senses the temperature wish the dryer to run and it turns system continually senses the of the air in the dryer drum Wet off at the end of this time period moisture in the tumbling clothes laundry keeps this air cool...

Page 8: ... Guide Cottons High Heat Automatic Perm Press and Knits Cycle See Dryness Selection Guide Knits Delicates Low Heat Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Electric Synthetic See below under Extra large Items Cottons High Heat Timed Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes For first setting set at 20 minutes for second setting set at 15 minutes Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO NOT MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedsp...

Page 9: ...yer Tumble dry 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 Speci recauti n must be taken to dry extra large items Set dryer for 20 minure r then check areful y Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Make sure tha...

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

Page 11: ...ge The drum is rust resistant Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a short and requires no special care exhaust ducting at least once period of time disconnect the a year power supply and clean the lint filter Do not store the dryer where it will be exposed to weather Lint Filter Before every dryer use clean the lint filter Put your moistened fingers at one side of the filter and wi...

Page 12: ...ing section Improper 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 breakers...

Page 13: ...n 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 many clothes ...

Page 14: ...ng I 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 decreas...

Page 15: ...ied to service their own applimces can have needed parts 01 accessories sent directly to their I mle I be E parts system pro vides access to over 47 parts and all 1F Jenuine Renewal Parts are fidly warranted VISA Mas erCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this boofdet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generdy shoufd be...

Page 16: ... WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to 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 CenteP 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact you...

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