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How to 

 your dryer

WARNING—TO reduce the risk of fire, electric 

shock, or injury to persons,

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

AUTOMATIC 

 

 

 CYCLES

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 SELECTIONS

COTTONS 

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 Control

Permane

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PRESS

 

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 Your Dryer Properly

Set the Controls

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Clean the lint filter each time the

See the Controls Setting Guide on

dryer is used. Always be sure the

pages 6 and 7.

lint filter is in place. Don’t use the
dryer without it.

Select the proper heat for your load.

 Good sorting for the dryer begins

Note: “FluffNo-Heat” is to be used

at the washer. Generally, if clothes

only with the TIMED 

are sorted right for washing, they’re
sorted right for drying. See page 8

@Turn Cycle Selector to desired

for sorting help. (If you do mix

cycle setting. The selector may be

various types of fabrics in your

turned in either direction.

load, set the controls for the

 Turn START knob to start

lighter-weight fabrics and remove

dryer.

when dry. Reset controls for the

(Opening the door during operation

remaining heavier fabrics.)

stops the dryer. To restart, close the
door and turn the START knob.)

Polyester 

 &

 

 

 tips

● 

DO 

 

Garments being dried or

 should tumble freely.

● 

REMOVE CLOTHES

PROMPTLY-TO help prevent

 remove from the dryer

promptly at the end of the drying
cycles.

● 

PLACE ON 

Permanent Press and Polyester
Knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.

What is the difference
between Automatic &

 

Automatic Drying

When using the AUTOMATIC

 cycles, the 

Automatic

 Control system 

continually

senses the temperature of the air in
the dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps

this air cool. When laundry is dry
enough (and the drum air warm

enough) the heat turns off. When
the air cools, the heat turns back
on. This off and on cycling may
happen a number of times

(depending on the fabric, load size,
and Cycle Selector setting). The
Cycle Selector advances (when the
heat is 

 until it automatically

turns off dryer.

Timed Drying

When using the TIMED 
you select the number of minutes
you wish the dryer to run and it
turns off at the end of this time

period.

TURN THE PAGE

for Controls Setting Guide

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Summary of Contents for DLB2450B

Page 1: ...etting Guide 6 7 Dryer Exhaust 13 DLL2450B Energy Saving Tips 9 Knits Drying Tips 5 7 11 Lint Filter 5 9 13 Loading 5 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Dryer 5 Perrn Press Drying Tips 5 7 11...

Page 2: ...ng your dryer FOR YWR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier Don t turn electric switches on or off b...

Page 3: ...subjected to damage or stress Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing uniess specifically recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user repair instruct...

Page 4: ...followed very carefully You may wish to soften your launde ed fabrics or reduce the Never c imb on or s d on me dryer top or door sbtic electricity in them We recommend you use either a Do not tamper...

Page 5: ...ght fabrics and remove dryer when dry Reset controls for the Opening the door during operation remaining heavier fabrics stops the dryer To restart close the door and turn the START knob Polyester Kni...

Page 6: ...n Electric Synthetic See below under Extra large Items Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO N MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Cottons High TIMED CYCLES 2...

Page 7: ...restart dryer Tumble on FLUFF 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 dr...

Page 8: ...e velveteen and corduroy attract lint and must be dried separately Sort by fabric Separate m Cottons Linens from from j Permanent Press from 13 Delicates In addition to sorting to reduce lint collecti...

Page 9: ...filter see page 13 Ene y Sav ps Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier slower drying items See page 8 Do not overload dryer For efficient drying clothes...

Page 10: ...is ducted in accordance with Installation Instructions c Obstruction in exhaust ducting Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction make sure damper in outside wdl cap operates easily If flexib...

Page 11: ...ryer after tumbling stops Remove clothes promptly and hang PERMANENT PREss them immediately AND NO IRON ITEMS Too many items in dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads Too few it...

Page 12: ...inse and dry on Permanent Press Medium selection If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrirddes may remain...

Page 13: ...an the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year To store dryer For short period of time disconnect power supply and clean lint filter Do not store dryer where it will be exposed to the weather CAUTI...

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Page 15: ...ur 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 you re assured of fiture ser...

Page 16: ...oduct Read your Use and Cam material If you 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 Answ...

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