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Read this book carefully.

Save time and money.

Write down the model

It is intended to help you

Before you request service . . .

and 

 

operate and maintain your

check the Problem Solver

You’ll find them on a label on the

new dryer properly.

section. It lists causes of minor

front of the dryer behind the door.

Keep it handy for answers to

operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

These numbers are also on the

your questions.

Consumer Product Ownership

If you don’t understand something

Registration Card that came with

or need more help, write (include

If you received a

your dryer. Before sending in

your phone number)

damaged dryer...

this card, please write these

Consumer Affairs

Immediately contact the dealer (or

numbers here:

builder) that sold you the dryer.

Appliance Park

Model Number

Louisville, KY 40225

Serial Number

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

 For your safety the information in this manual must be 

 to 

the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of 

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

 vapors 

 

 in the

vicinity of this or 

 other appliance.

 TO DO   YOU 

 GAS

● 

Do not try to light any appliance.

 Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your 

● 

Clear the room, 

 or area of

 

● 

 

 your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. 

 the gas 

instructions.

   you 

 reach your gas 

 the fire department.

—Instigation and service must be performed

by a qualified 

 service agency or

the 

 

All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care

Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If you need service

To obtain service, see the

First, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem

Consumer Services page

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

in the back of this book.

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

We’re proud of our service and

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action Panel

want you to be pleased. If for some

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North 

 Drive

reason you are not happy with the

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

service you receive, here are three

your phone number—to:

steps to follow for further help.

Manager, Consumer Relations

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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Summary of Contents for DLB1550R

Page 1: ...g Guide 8 9 Dryer Exhaust 10 Energy Saving Tips 5 Knits Drying Tips 6 12 Lint Filter 6 10 Loading 6 7 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Dryer 6 Perm Press Drying Tips 6 12 13 Problem Solver 11...

Page 2: ...or other flarnmable vapors and fiquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance W T TO DO YOU S LL GAS Do not try to light any appliance s Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone...

Page 3: ...ather onnect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Efiausting to the outside is STRONGLY COMMENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint fro...

Page 4: ...ust 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 u...

Page 5: ...try a 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 the...

Page 6: ...the lighter weight fabrics and remove when dry Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Controls Setting Guide Drying Selections 0 Cycle Selector Start Knob Select the...

Page 7: ...ting 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 information on tumble drying extra large...

Page 8: ...manufacturer recommends they be dried in a dryer See Special Instructions Cycle I Cycle Setting Timed Cycle 40 to 50 minutes setting for average weight loads 50 to 60 minutes setting for work clothes...

Page 9: ...estart dryer Tumble dry on No Heat setting as heat may cause alteration in shape color and appearance of such articles Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer...

Page 10: ...Damage to your dryer such products are sprayed on or caused by pretreatment products have direct contact with the dryer is not covered by your warranty Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage The porce...

Page 11: ...ng 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 ope...

Page 12: ...mediately Too 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 prope...

Page 13: ...may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If you follow good laund procedures and permanent preSS clothes still come out wrinkled the finish may not be good quality Also in permanent press synthetic co...

Page 14: ...NOTES 14...

Page 15: ...ill still be there after your Hotpoint product warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year con tract y...

Page 16: ...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 purpose about operating the product please or used com...

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