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 US 

 YOU...

Read this book 

It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your
new dryer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, call:

GE Answer 
800.626.2000

24 

hours a day, 7 days a week.

Save time and money.

Before you request service..,
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

 you received a

damaged dryer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold 

 the 

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your dryer. Before sending
in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

 Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your dryer.

 For your safety the information in this manual must be 

 to minimize

the risk of fire or 

 or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of 

—Do not store or use 

 or other

flammable vapors and 

 in the

vicinity of this or any other 

 TO DO   YOU 

 GAS

 Do not try to light any 

● 

Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your 

 Clear the room, 

 or area of

 

● 

 

 your gas 

 from a

neighbor’s phone. 

 the 

 supplier’s

instructions.

   you 

 reach your gas 

 the 

 department.

 and service must be performed

by a 

 

 service agency or

the gas 

All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling-Rule established by the 

 Trade Commission, January 1984.

If you need service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.

 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, KY 40225

 if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, 

 60606

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...

Page 14: ...NOTES 14 ...

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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