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Dryer

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Automatic Drying ...........................................7

Automatic Extra Care Feature 

Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9

Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................6

Drying Selections Guide 

 Signal ........................................7

Energy-Saving Tips.........................................5

Extra Care Feature ..........................................6

Knits Drying 

 13

Lint Filter 

 11

Loading 

 10

Operating the Dryer .......................................6

Permanent Press Drying Tips ........7, 13, 14

 Clothes 

 10

Care and Cleaning

Dryer Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11

Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11

Storing the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

User Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Problem 

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More questions 

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Consumer Services 

 5

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service 

Warranty 

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Summary of Contents for DDE7900R

Page 1: ...6 Knits Drying Tips 7 13 Lint Filter 6 11 Loading 6 10 OperatingtheDryer 6 Permanent Press Drying Tips 7 13 14 Sort ng Clothes 6 10 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 11 Drum 11 Exterior 11 LintFilter 11 Storing the Dryer 11 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Problem Solver 12 14 More questions call GE Answer Centera 800 626 2000 Consumer Services l 5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warrant...

Page 2: ...mize 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 flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance W T TO DO IF YOU S LL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any el tricd switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of Immediately call your g...

Page 3: ...ect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Etiausting 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 recommende...

Page 4: ...aust 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 u...

Page 5: ...e 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 SAVE T SE STRUCTIONS Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier ...

Page 6: ...per heat for your load I I Shouldbc used with cycles indicated I Automatic Drying Automatic Perm Press and Selections I Re ular cycle Knits CyC eS Cottons High Heat Perm Press Medium Heat Knits elicates Low Heat I I Fluff No Heat 6 3 Timed Cycles 9 e o 9 Cycle Selector Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting The selector may be turned in either direction Extra Care Feature Operates on...

Page 7: ...ptly at the end of on hangers after drying the drying cycles The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying Automatic Drying Timed Drying When using the Automatic Cycles the When using the Timed Cycles you select the number Automatic Dry C mtrol sj stern continually senses of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the temperature of the air in the dryer drum Wet the end of this t...

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

Page 9: ...nd restart dryer Tumble dry on Fluff No Heat setting as heat may cause alteration in shape color and appemance of such articles Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer Special precautions must be taken to dry extra large items Set dryer for 20 minutes then check carefilfy Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setti...

Page 10: ...ruction together whenever poss ble eparate mfromBromB fro R Sort by Weight Separate e n For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads see the Controls Setting Guide Heavy Items a Light Items such as from such as towels cuflains HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES Don t overload your dryer Crowded loads don t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily wrinkled Loads s...

Page 11: ...by pretreatment products with the dryer is not covered by your warranty Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the To store your dryer is rust resistant and requires dryer exhaust ducting at for a short period of time no special care least once a year disconnect the power supply and clean the lint filter Lint Filter Before every dryer use clean the lint ...

Page 12: ...g 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 C...

Page 13: ...oo many items 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 To...

Page 14: ... Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If YOU follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Mess clothes still come out wrinkled the finish may not be good quality Also in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton pofiion 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 decrease of ...

Page 15: ...iances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system pro vicies access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booMet cover proce dures intended to be performed by anyttser Other servicing gener y shodd be referred to qutified ser ...

Page 16: ...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 Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation 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 Damage to product...

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