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‘ ‘ User Maintenance Instructions

CAUTION: 

If yours is an electric dryer, before you have it

connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician
confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on
the rating plate.

Dryer Exterior

Wipe off any spills or washing

Dryer control panel and finishes

Apply these pre-treatment products

compounds. Wipe or dust with a

may be damaged by some laundry

away from the dryer. The fabric

damp cloth. Try not to strike the

pre-treatment soil and stain

may then be washed and dried

surface with sharp objects.

remover products if such products

 Damage to your dryer

are sprayed on or have direct

caused by pre-treatment products

contact with the dryer.

is not covered by your warranty.

Dryer Drum

Dryer 

Dryer Storage

The drum is rust-resistant and

Inspect and clean the dryer

To store your dryer for a

requires no special care.

exhaust 

 at least once

short period of time, disconnect

a year. See the section, Maximize

the power supply and clean the

Your Dryer Efficiency by Keeping

lint filter.

the Exhaust Duct Clean.

Lint 

Before every dryer
use, 

clean the lint

filter. 

 your

moistened fingers
at the comer of the
filter and wipe 
the way across to
the other comer.

remove the lint
filter and insert the

suction hose from
your vacuum cleaner
into the opening.

Lint 

Filter

Air 

Drum Lamp

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and

 

ventilating air.

THE LIGHT BULB, BE
SURE TO UNPLUG THE

 POWER CORD.

Simply reach above
loading opening from
inside the drum. Remove
the bulb and 

 with

the same type 

 bulb.

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Summary of Contents for DDE8200S

Page 1: ...ying Tips 8 14 15 SoRingClothes 7 9 Timed Dwing 8 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 11 12 Drum 11 Exterior 11 LintFilter 11 StoringtheDryer 11 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Problem solver 14 16 More questions call GE Amwer Centera 800 626 2000 Preparation Reversing Door 13 Consumer Services l9 ApplianceRegistration 2 Impotiant Phone Numbers 1 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Warran Back Cover Models ...

Page 2: ...n in this mand must be foflowed to the risk of h or e osion or to prevent property damag personal inj or loss of Ma h not store or ase gasohe or other flammable vapors and tiquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap ce T TOM YOU S LL GM h not try to t my appkce W not tich any electrid switch do not use any phone inyourbddiug c ear the room btiding or area of d occupants ediately d your gas sup...

Page 3: ...e e osed to the weather onnect to a propedy rated protected and ed power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Do not repair or replace any part of the appHance or attempt any servicing unless specifi y recommended in this Use and Care Book or in pubMhed user repair instructions that you understand and have the SWS to carry out 9 When disconnhg this appliance pti by the plug rather than the ...

Page 4: ...duct connection inside the dryer shodd be cleaned periodidy by a qu ed individual To Wtie tie Possibti of Injuq 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 fibe ass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during su...

Page 5: ... dryer added product for which the manufacturer 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 WSTRUC ONS Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle ...

Page 6: ...es may vary slightly WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance read the ORTANT SAFETY STRUCTIONS before operating this apptiance DDE9605S and DDG9685S DDE8505S and DDG8585S I DDE8500S and DDG8580S 6 ...

Page 7: ...approximately 15 minutes of no heat tumbling after the clothes are dry Use End Cycle Signal if your dryer has one Signal will sound to remind you to remove the cloties End Cycle Signal Set End Cycle Signal if desired For models DDE 05S DG9685S and DDE8505S DDG8585S press the pad to select For modek DDE8500S DG8580S turn the control hob to desired level On modek DDE9605S DG9685S and DDE8505S DDG858...

Page 8: ...atic Cycles the dryer the Timed Cycles you select When using the Automatic Cycles continually senses the temperature the number of minutes you wish the Electronic Sensor Control of the air in the dryer drum Wet the dryer to run and it turns off system continually senses the laundry keeps this air cool When at the end of this time period moisture in the tumbling clothes laundry is dry enough and th...

Page 9: ...lection we recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible Sort by Color Sort by Weight Separate mm For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads see the Hea Items a Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide Light Items m such as from such as towels curtains HOW TO LOD Tm CLOT S Don t overload your dryer Crowded loads don ...

Page 10: ...maximum time Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying Check pillow at end of drying time if not completely dry return pillow to dryer and reset for more drying time Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried completely to prevent mildew DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok Blankets Put 2 or 4 dry towels into the dryer tumble dry for 5 minut...

Page 11: ... not covered by your warranty Dryer Drum Dryer Efiaust Dryer Storage The drum is rust resistant and Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a requires no special care exhaust ducting at least once short period of time disconnect a year See the section Maximize the power supply and clean the Your Dryer Efficiency by Keeping lint filter the Exhaust Duct Clean Lint Ftiter Before every dry...

Page 12: ...t hood using the hose attachment of your vacuum cleaner 1 a dust rag attached to a pole for straight stretches or attached to a drain cleaning wire for less accessible turns Check turns in the exhaust duct for any collected lint and remove 4 Inspect the exhaust hood To minimize resistance to the exhaust air flow make sure the flaps move freely you may check with a mirror make sure the flaps are fu...

Page 13: ...n the opposite side mere you removed the filler plugs 4 Loosen the top screw from each hinge on the dryer face hdf way 5 With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT the two screws Attention The door must be held firmly in place until the two screws are tightened 7 With the other screws secure each hinge at ...

Page 14: ...r Remove and clen falter before every load Periodicdly clean area under tint flter with vacuum cleaner See the Care and Cleaning section hproper ducting Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the InsWtion tistructions s Obstruction in exhaust ducting Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction make sure damper in outside wrdl cap operates easily H flexible ducting is used be sure it i...

Page 15: ...y 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 H drying only one article add two or more similar articles even if dry to insure proper tumbling hproper 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 pr...

Page 16: ...e writies may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If YOU follow good laundry prwedures and w ent press clothes sti come out writied the finish may not be good qutity Also in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton ptiion of the fabfic can eventually wear away leaving ody the synthetic Since it s the cotton portion which is treated for permanent press a loss or dwrease of permanent press...

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Page 19: ...available to help Your call and your question will be answered prompdy and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week s For Customem W Special Needs Upon request GE will provide Consumers witi impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may GE appliances and a brochur...

Page 20: ...rvice trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material Failure of the product if it is used If you then have any questions for other than its intended about operating the product please purpose or used commercially contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below Damage to produ...

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