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HOW TO 

 YOUR DRYER

(continued)

End 

 

 (on models so equipped)

For models 

 and 

 This

signal operates with 

 cycle. The control can be

set anywhere between OFF 

 LOUD, depending

on the desired sound level. The signal will sound

just before the end of the cycle to remind you to

remove the 

 stop the signal while sounding,

turn the signal control to OFF or advance the Cycle
Selector to OFF.

For models 

 and

 This signal operates

with any cycle. Press pad to select. The signal
will sound just before the end of the cycle to
remind you to remove the clothes. To cancel the
signal while sounding, press the Reset Options pad.

This signal should always 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 

Polyester 

 & Permanent Press Drying Tips

● 

DO NOT 

● 

REMOVE 

 PLACE ON 

Garments being dried or

PROMPTLY-TO 

help prevent

Permanent press 

 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. 

When using

Timed Drying 

When using

(on some models)

the Automatic 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 

 in the dryer drum. Wet

the dryer to run and it turns off

 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 the

determines when they are dried

drum air warm enough) the heat

to your pre-selected setting, and

turns off. When the air cools, the

terminates the cycle automatically.

heat turns back on. This off and on

Refer to the Controls Setting

cycling may happen a number of

Guide for recommended settings.

times (depending on the fabric, load

The Cycle Selector will not

size and Cycle Selector setting).

advance until clothes have reached

The Cycle Selector advances (when

a certain degree of dryness.

the heat is 

 until it automatically

turns off the dryer.

Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles

For the 

 few times you use your

dryer set near 

● 

position and feel

the dried items when the dryer stops.

If they are drier than you would like
set toward Less Dry the next time you
dry a similar load.

If you desire them to be drier, set
toward More”Dry the next time you
dry a similar load.

8

As a general guideline...

Set near 

● 

position

● 

For most normal loads.

Set toward Less Dry

● 

For light-weight fabric loads.

 If you desire to remove less moisture.
 For very small loads.

Set toward More Dry

● 

For loads that include heavy-weight fabrics.

● 

If you desire to remove more moisture.

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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