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Drying Selections 

Usage

Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

CAUTION:
Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter 
in place.

Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label
or instructions when laundering. Use this chart
as a general guide.

Select an automatic or timed cycle. See the
above Cycle Descriptions.

Close the dryer door.

Select START.

Opening the door during the operation will
stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the
door and select START to complete the cycle.

9

8

Operating Instructions

Cycle Descriptions

The 
controls 
on your
dryer

2

1

Clean the Lint Filter

Fabric Care Selections

4

3

Selecting Drying Cycle

Starting Dryer

See next page for other dryer features

Timed Dry

Set the Cycle Selector at
the desired drying time.

Damp Dry

To leave items partially
dry set Cycle Selector on
Damp Dry setting.

Dewrinkle

For removing wrinkles
from items that are clean
and dry or that are very
lightly damp. Set the
Cycle Selector on the
Dewrinkle setting.

NOTE:
Automatic drying times
will vary according to the
type of heat used (Electric,
Natural or LP gas), size 
of load, types of fabrics,
wetness of clothes and
condition of exhaust ducts.

Auto Perm. Press

For synthetic blends. Select 

More Dry

for

heavier loads, 

Less Dry

for lighter loads.

Auto Cottons

For cottons and most linens. For most
loads set at

auto cottons. 

Set towards

More Dry

for heavier and wetter fabrics,

Less Dry 

for lighter fabrics.

Automatic Drying Cycles

Timed Dry Cycles

Cycles automatically sense fabric dryness

Cycles run for a selected time

start

START

LESS
 DRY

COOL

DOWN

PRESS

GUARD

PRESS GUARD

70

60

50

40

MORE

 DRY

MORE

 DRY

LESS
 DRY

OFF

OFF

OFF

auto cottons

auto perm. press

damp dry

80 min

timed

dewrinkle

fabric care

KNITS

DELICATES

LOW HEAT

COTTONS
REG. HEAT

PERM. PRESS

MED. HEAT

FLUFF

NO HEAT

press guard

OFF

SET

signal

OFF

LOUD

MEDIUM

2

3

4

For regular to heavy cottons.

For synthetics, blends and items
labeled “permanent press.”

For delicates, synthetics and items
labeled “tumble dry low.”

For “fluffing” items without heat. Use
the Timed Dry cycle.

Cottons/Reg. Heat

Perm. Press/Med. Heat

Knits Delicates/Low Heat

Fluff/No Heat

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Страница 1: ...Features Reversing the Door 12 Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product 16 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Venting the Dryer Hotpoint Servic...

Страница 2: ...ont of the dryer behind the door Model number Serial number Date of purchase Before using your dryer Need Help Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better...

Страница 3: ...hone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 5 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Important Safety Information 3 California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act Thi...

Страница 4: ...osed to the weather Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside Carefully follow the Exhausting detail...

Страница 5: ...labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do not Tumble Dry such as life jackets contain ing Kapok must not be put in your dryer Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotte...

Страница 6: ...he garment manufacturer s care instructions should be followed very carefully Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside on or wi...

Страница 7: ...O LIGHT WITH A MATCH Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn on You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static ele...

Страница 8: ...the Dewrinkle setting NOTE Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used Electric Natural or LP gas size of load types of fabrics wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust duct...

Страница 9: ...will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the Press Guard cycle This will remind you that the cycle is almost complete Press Guard SET OFF The signal control can be...

Страница 10: ...ew from each hinge on the dryer face half way 5 With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT 6 Rotate the doo...

Страница 11: ...tic Use a low heat drying setting Down Use a low heat drying setting Extra Large Items Use a low heat drying setting Set dryer for 20 minutes When time is up check and redistribute load Reset dryer fo...

Страница 12: ...en and corduroy Sort by weight Heavy Items Light Items Non colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade Sort by individual color Sorting Avoid drying very small loads Sort clothes by weight so you won t have t...

Страница 13: ...jects Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the dryer Apply these pre...

Страница 14: ...sconnect exhaust duct from the dryer 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hose attachment 4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to the dryer Exhaust Duct Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move freel...

Страница 15: ...aller ones Paper tissue etc left in pockets Empty all pockets before laundering clothes Improper use of fabric softener Follow directions on fabric softener package Drying dirty items with Use your dr...

Страница 16: ...ducting ducting venting Make sure ducting is clean free of kinks and unobstructed Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily See the Venting the Dryer section Blown fuses or tripped Replace f...

Страница 17: ...k into shape shrink in the dryer after drying If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item do not machine wash or tumble dry it Clothes Shrink Overdrying Select a shorter drying time Remo...

Страница 18: ...nstructions Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside Do not use plastic or other com bustible ductwork Use the shortest leng...

Страница 19: ...20 Notes...

Страница 20: ...Notes 21...

Страница 21: ...rated loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and...

Страница 22: ...2000 Para los clientes de habla espa ol 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warrant...

Страница 23: ...ove limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in y...

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