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Dryer

Contents

Appliance Registration

2

 Press Drying Tips 5-7, 11, 12

Automatic Drying

Problem Solver

10-12

 and Cleaning

13

Safety Instructions

3,4

 Services

15

Sorting

4,8

Controls Setting Guide

6, 7

Storing Dryer

13

Dryer Exhaust

13

Timed 

5

Energy-Saving Tips

9

User Maintenance Instructions 13

Knits Drying 

5-7, 11

Warranty

Back Cover

Lint Filter

9, 13

Loading

4, 

Model and Serial Numbers

 

Operating Instructions

4

Models 

Summary of Contents for DDE6500G

Page 1: ... 3 4 onsurner Services 15 Sorting 4 8 Controls Setting Guide 6 7 Storing Dryer 13 Dryer Exhaust 13 Timed Drying 5 Energy Saving Tips 9 User Maintenance Instructions 13 Knits Drying ips 5 7 11 Warranty Back Cover Lint Filter 9 13 Loading 4 g Model and Serial Numbers 2 GEAmwer Center Operating Instructions 4 80 62E2000 Models DDE6500G DDG6580G GEAppiances ...

Page 2: ...rvice Para obtener la versi6n en espafiol de este manual name a GE Answer Center servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor te16fono 800 626 2000 FOR YOUR SA W f 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 because sparks may ignite the gas I FORyoURsA Do not store or use gasol...

Page 3: ... and Care Book or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out To minimize the possibility of a fire hzard Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber plastic or similar materials such as padded bras tennis shoes galoshes bath mah rugs bibs baby pants plastic bags etc as these materials may melt or burn Also some rubber materials when heated can ...

Page 4: ...cord or plug If yours is a gas dryer it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light DO N ATTEMPT LIGHT WITH A MA H Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when Dryer applied fabric softeners or anti stitic conditioners You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them We recommend you use either a...

Page 5: ...een med Automatic drying Timed Drying When using the TIMED CYCLE you select the number of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end of this time period Automatic Drying When using the AUTOMATIC cycles the Automatic Dry Control system continually senses the temperature of the air in the dryer drum Wet laundry keeps this air cool When laundry is dry enollgh and the drum air warm ...

Page 6: ... Electric Synthetic Sec below under Extra large items Knits Delicates Low Heat Cottons High Heat Automatic Perm Press and Knits Cycle Timed Cycle Set toward LESS DRY Set at 20 to 25 minutes Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO N MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Cottons High Heat Timed Cycle For first setting set at 20 minutes for second setting set tit 15 rn inutes Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extr...

Page 7: ...art dryer Tumble on FLUFF No Heat setting as beat may cause alteration in shape color and appearance of such articles Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer Speciafprecautions must be taken for extra large items Set dryer foi 20minufes fhen check carefilfy Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Make sure th...

Page 8: ...nd corduroy attract lint and must be dried separately Sort by fabric from from from In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be dried together whenever possible Sort by color from m y 3 Lights 3 1 from m 3 Darks 1 3 from 6 i 31 Non Colorfast Sort by wei t Separate m Hea Items such as J towels from D Light Items i such as curtains For i...

Page 9: ...e page 13 Ene y Saving ps Sort clothes by weight so you won t c To help prevent ironing use Perm Clean dryer lint filter each time have to run an extra cycle for one or Press Medium Heat or Knits you dry two heavier slower irying items Delicates Low Heat Remove See page 8 garments promptly at end of c Clean dryer exhaust ducting at least drying cycle and place on hangers once a year A partially cl...

Page 10: ... is ducted in accordance with 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 Installation Instructions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check household fuses or circuit breakers Most elec...

Page 11: ...er drying on low heat Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops Remove clothes promptly and hang them immediately 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 proper tumbling Improper loads Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such as work clothes ...

Page 12: ... unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrirddes may remain which cannot be removed NOTE Ifyou follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come out wrin ed the finish may not be good quality Also in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wea...

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 CAUTIONS Q Before having your electric dryer connected in your new residence be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pre tr...

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Page 15: ...pliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shipping charge The GE par system provides access to over 47 000 par and dl GE Genuine Reneti Par are fully warranted WSA Maste ard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this bocddet cover p d s intended to be performed by any user Other servicing genedy shodd be referred to qutile...

Page 16: ...you how to use the product Read your Use and Care 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 Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Replacement of house fuses or 4 resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended...

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