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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T START

CLOTHES 

 TOO

LONG TO DRY

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.

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No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is

getting current.

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Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and the Start button is

pushed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, close
the door and push the Start button.

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Dryer door is open. Close door securely—dryer will not run with door open.

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Circuit is overloaded. Do not operate other appliances on the same electrical

outlet or circuit while the dryer is operating.

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 dryer still does not operate, 

 for service.

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Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly

set for the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.

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Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. See the Clean

the Lint Filter section.

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Improper 

 Make sure dryer is 

 in accordance with the

Instigation Instructions.

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Obstruction in exhaust 

 Make sure 

 is clean and free of

obstruction; make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible

 is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to

the Instigation Instructions.

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Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit

breakers.

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Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.

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Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take a long

time to remove moisture.

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Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not

combine loads.

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Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles,

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

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When dryer is operating on a 120-volt circuit, longer drying times are

 The drying on this circuit takes about three times as long as on a

240-volt circuit.

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Excessively wet clothes. Check washer; it may be malfunctioning.

 Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed

by hand and drip dried; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer.
Follow garment manufacturers’ care labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine

wash or tumble dry.

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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker DDP1400S

Page 1: ... 13 More questions call GEAnswer Center 800 626 2000 H Consumer Services l5 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers l 5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Warran Back Cover Care and Cleaning D erExhaust 10 Exterior 10 Lint Filter 10 Storing the Deer 10 User Maintenance Instructions 10 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...flammable vapors and tiquids in the vicinity of this or any other apphance T TO DO YOU S LL GAS c Do not try to light any apptiance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your btiding c Clear the room btidiug or area of M Occupanti tiediately ca your gas suppHer from a neighbor s phone FOUOW the gas supplier s instructions c M you mot reach your gas suppfier d the fm department...

Page 3: ...ly 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 Hnt from being blown into the room Carefully follow the Exhausting Details in the kstallation Instructions If your dryer is not exhausted to the outside see the Care and Cleaning section c Do not repair or replace any part of the ...

Page 4: ...ct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodica y by a qudfled individud To Mitie the Possibility of jury c 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 by clothing ...

Page 5: ...ives 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 SAW T SE mSTRUC ONS ENERGY SA G TWS Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier s...

Page 6: ...r holes to pull the lint on the back wall behind the lint screen screen straight out 6 Push the lint screen straight back until it snaps Pull straight out into place Sort and Load the Clothes Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load Generally if clothes are sorted right for washing set the controls for the lighter weight fabrics and they r...

Page 7: ...heat This helps make the load As the items begin to dry the moisture level drops easier to handle When the proper degree of dryness is sensed the Air Cycle timer advances into a gentle heat then cools down The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control knob is set on AIR This cycle can be used to fluff or air dry bedding plastic tablecloths foam rubber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc A Do not dr...

Page 8: ...specific fabric care label Special Instructions Refer to garment manufacturer s care labels for more information Pillows Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape DRY O Y ONE PILLOW AT A TIME Set dryer for 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 ret...

Page 9: ... sorting to reduce lint collection we recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever poss ble Sort by Color Sort by Weight Separate For more information see the Special Drying Instructions section How to Load Your Dryer For best results dry only articles of the same or similar type fabric in a single load Never overload the dryer The drum should be no more than 1 2 full ...

Page 10: ...near the dryer which could create a fire hmard How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard if your dryer gas dryers must be exhausted outside is not exhausted to the outside Clean the lint filter before every load See How to Operate Your Dryer section Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIRE HAZARD This lint should be removed at least every 2 or 3 years or more often depending on drye...

Page 11: ...ctions 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 Instigation Instructions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check household fuses or circuit breakers Improper sorting Do not mix heavy hard to dry items wit...

Page 12: ...ms in 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 clot...

Page 13: ...ay remain which cannot be removed NOTE If you follow good laundry procedures and permanent P SS 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 perrnanent press a loss or decrease of permanent press...

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Page 15: ...f GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtiin these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Special Needs Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service Semice Contrac 80M262224 You can have the secure fee...

Page 16: ...ny 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 Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially c Damage to product caused by accident fire flood...

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