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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

DRYER WON’T START

CLOTHES TAKE TOO

LONG TO DRY

SHRINKAGE, GENERAL

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 

 circuit breakers to make sure dryer is

getting current. Most electric dryers use two.

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

pressed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart, 
the door and press the Push to Start button.

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Dryer door is open. Close door 

 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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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. Periodically clean

area under lint filer with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.

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Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is 

 in accordance with the

Installation Instructions.

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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.

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

breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or
tripped and the dryer still tumble without heat.

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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.

 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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Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or

washed by hand and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink

in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly. If in doubt,

do not machine wash or tumble 

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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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