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Dryer

 instructions ....................3-5

Operating Instructions, Tips

Automatic Drying 

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

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

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

Drying Selections Guide ...............................6

End-of-Cycle Signal ........................................7

Energy-Saving 

Knits Drying 

 13

Lint 

 11

Loading 

 10

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

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

Sorting Clothes ........................................6, 10

Timed Drying 

Care and Cleaning

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

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

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

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

Storing the 

 11

User Maintenance Instructions 

 1

Problem 

 

More questions 

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Consumer Services 

 5

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

Repair Service 

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

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Summary of Contents for DDE7600R

Page 1: ... 7 13 Lint Filter 6 11 Loading 6 10 Operating the Dryer 6 Permanent Press Drying Tips 7 13 14 Sorting Clothes 6 10 Timed Drying 7 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 11 Drum 11 Exterior 11 Lint Filter 11 Storing the Dryer 11 User Maintenance Instructions l 1 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: ...to minimize 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 WWT TO DO IF YOU S LL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of dl occupants t...

Page 3: ... the weather Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room Carefully follow the Exhausting petails in the Installation Instructions Q Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing udess speci...

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 s Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked...

Page 5: ...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 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 ...

Page 6: ... weight fabrics and remove when dry Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Controls Setting Guide Drying Selections Push a button to select the proper heat for your load Should be used with cycles indicated Automatic Drying Automatic Perm Press and Timed Selections Regular cycle Knits Cycles Cycles Cottons High Heat I I I Perm Press Medium Heat Knits elicates Low...

Page 7: ...rying the drying cycles The Difference Between Automatic and Time Drying Automatic Drying Timed Drying When using the Automatic cycles the When using the Timed Cycles you select the number Automatic Dry Control y vtem 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 time period laundry keeps the air cool Wh...

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

Page 9: ...art dryer Tumble dry on Fluff No Heat setting as heat may cause alteration in shape color and appearance of sucb articles Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer Special precauf ons must be taken to dry extra large items Set dryer for 20 minufes then check carefilly Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Mak...

Page 10: ...ort by Fabric 4 Separate Cottons a Linens nfro mfrommfrome S i lar 8 construction together whenever possible Sort by Color Sepaatemfromflfro mfro Sort by Weight For information on tumble drying extra large eparate sfrome contro ssettingGuide items and different fabrics and loads see the HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES Don t overload your dryer Crowded loads don t dry efficiently and clothes may be unneces...

Page 11: ...age to your dryer such products are sprayed on or caused by pre treatment products have direct contact with the dryer is not covered by your warranty Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for is rust resistant and requires exhaust ducting at least once a year a short period of time no special care disconnect the power suppl...

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: ...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 net wash or dry Permanent Press with regular laundry Too many clothes in...

Page 14: ...g Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come out wrinkled the finish may not be good quality Also in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion 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 o...

Page 15: ... own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly tt their home The GE parts system pro vides 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 tis booMet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generfly shodd be referred to qudfi...

Page 16: ...ve 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 sewice Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities Replacement ...

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