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Special Instructions

Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items.

Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops: place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.

Do not overload dryer; clothes 

 tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes 

 hangers to

minimize wrinkling.

Dry silks and wools in your dryer  only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. 

Place 

two large, 

dry 

towels in the

dryer to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT. If children’s 

 is made of 

 tumble dry only on Low/Knits. Normal Heat 

 damage these 

Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.

See above instructions.

Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry towels which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 

 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than

25 minutes, Do only one blanket at a time. Remove blanket at end of cycle and block blanket back to original 

 Press binding with warm

iron. Allow to dry before storing.

Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are still wet, 

 for   minutes 

 

 again. 

 should be removed 

still damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains 

 

 creases will fall out. Stop dryer periodically and check

filter for excess lint, Remove and restart dryer.

Tumble 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.

Special 

 must be taken to dry extra-large items. Set dryer for 

 

 

 check 

 Set 15 minutes for 

 setting, 

again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article 

 not fill drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in

 but as 

 dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully 

 few minutes and if article is still wet or 

 and fills

dryer, 

 drying on line. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large 

 do not

have room to tumble, the air flow maybe blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many large items, like shag rugs, cannot
be dried in home size dryers. DO 

 

 

 Kapok. (See filter cleaning instructions 

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape. Dry 

 more 

 one pillow at a time and set dryer for maximum

time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillows   end 

 time. If they are not

completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried 

 to prevent

mildewing.  DO NOT tumble dry 

 containing 

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care 

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE 
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, 

 20402

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Страница 1: ... Knits Drying Tips 5 7 11 Lint Filter 5 9 13 Loading 5 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 operating the Dryer 5 Perm Press Drying Tips 5 7 11 12 Problem Solver 10 12 Safety Instructions 3 4 Sorting 5 8 Storing Dryer 13 User Maintenance Instructions 13 Warranty Back Cover GEAmwer Centerm 80f16262000 Models DDE5806M DDG5886M DDE5808M DDG5888M GEAppiances ...

Страница 2: ...e Para obtener la version en espafiol de este manual name a GE Answer Center servicio de information para el consumidor te16fono 800 626 2000 FOR YOUR 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 because sparks may ignite the gas I FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use ...

Страница 3: ... damage or stress Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use 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 hazard Q Do not use heat to dry articles con ining rubber plastic or similar materials such as padded bras tennis sh...

Страница 4: ...tand on the dryer top or door Do not tamper with controls Q To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not operate this appliance if it is da...

Страница 5: ...ols for the lighter weight fabrics and remove when dry Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 6 and 7 Set Drying Selections switch Turn Cycle Selector to desired cycle setting The selector may be turned in either direction Push START switch to start dryer Opening the door during operation stops the dryer To restart close the door a...

Страница 6: ...ectric Synthetic See below under Extra large ltcms Normal Regular Set at LIGHT setting 20 to 25 minutes Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO N MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Normal Regular For first setting set at LIGHT setting 20 minutes for second setting set at 15 minutes Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large ltcms Normal No Heat Regular Regular First setting LIGHT setting 20 minutes additi...

Страница 7: ...tart dryer Tumble 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 Special precaution must be taken to dry extra large items Set dryer for 20 minure s rh n check carefi l Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Make sure tha...

Страница 8: ...and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy attract lint and must be dried separately Sort by fabric from m T Synthetics k Blends I Poly Knits from from Delicates 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 Lights from from Sort by wei t from For information on tumble drying extra ...

Страница 9: ...ss to the other corner For additional information on lint filter see page 13 Sort clothes by weight so you won t To help prevent ironing use Clean dryer lint filter each time have to run an extra cycle for one or Knits Low Heat Remove garments you dry two heavier slower drying items promptly at end of drying cycle and See page 8 place on hangers c Clean dryer exhaust ducting at l t once a year A p...

Страница 10: ...g Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Installation Instructions s 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...

Страница 11: ...ying on low heat Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops Remove clothes promptly and hang them immediately Q Too many items in dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads Q 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 w...

Страница 12: ...essful retumble on normal temperature for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrinties may remain which cannot be removed NmE If You 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 w...

Страница 13: ...n 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 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 contro...

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Страница 15: ... to service their ow appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shipping charge The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and dl GE Genuine Rena Parts are fully warranted WSA Maste ard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this bootiet cover p dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing gened...

Страница 16: ...o 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 Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate e...

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