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Appliance
Registration
Consumer Services
Dryer Exhaust
Energy-Saving Tips
Knits Drying Tips
Lint Filter
Loading
Model and Serial Numbers
operating the Dryer
Problem Solver
Safety Instructions
Sorting
User Maintenance Instructions 13
Warranty
Back Cover
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Models DDE5806M
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- Page 1 Dryer Contents Appliance Registration Consumer Services 6, 7 Dryer Exhaust Energy-Saving Tips Knits Drying Tips 5-7, 11 Lint Filter 5,9, 13 Loading Model and Serial Numbers operating the Dryer 10-12 Problem Solver Safety Instructions Sorting User Maintenance Instructions 13 Warranty Back Cover Models DDE5806M...
- Page 2 It is intended to help you operate and GE Answer Center” We’re proud of our service and your new dryer properly. maintain 800.626.2000 want you to be pleased. If for some consumer information service.
- Page 3 Read all instruction before usi~ this appliance. IMPORTANT —Exhausting to the outside is Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which SAFETY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of contains flammable materials (such The California Safe Drinking moisture and lint from being blown as cleaning cloths, mops, ‘...
- Page 4 Important Safety Imtructiom (continued) Dryer-applied fabric To minimize the possibility The laundry process can reduce softeners or anti-stitic the flame retardancy of fabrics. To of injury. avoid such a result, the garment conditioners Never reach into the dryer while manufacturer’s care instructions the drum is moving.
- Page 5 How to opemte your dryer WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Set the Controls. See the Controls Setting Guide on Clean the lint filter each time the pages 6 and 7.
- Page 6 Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Drying Selection* Cycle Setting Cycle Regular HEAVY to MEDIUM setting for average loads. Cottons & Linens EXTRA HEAVY setting for work clothes and thick knitted cottons. Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Normal Perm Press& Knits Set at MORE DRY to LESS DRY depending Blends with Cotton on load size and degree of dryness desired.
- Page 7 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 sbould tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.
- Page 8 How to sort the clothes Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing, you will also have properly sorted drying loads. Sort by surface tefiure Sort by fabric Sort by color from from from Synthetics, , Blends& from from LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint.
- Page 9 How to load the clothes Clean the lint filter before Don’t overload your dryer. drying every load. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently Clean lint filter (see shaded area) by putting your moistened fingers Loads should look like this: at the corner of filter and wiping in a downward motion all the way across to the other corner.
- Page 10 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DRYER WON’T Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in. START . No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting current. Most electric dryers use two. Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and START switch is pushed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer.
- Page 11 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering.
- Page 12 Since it’s the cotton portion which is treated for Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of Permanent Press performance will result. If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center” consumer information service...
- Page 13 Care and Cleani~ USER MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS: INSTRUCTIONS connected in your new residence, be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage The Drum. Porcelain enamel matches the voltage specified on drum is rust-resistant and requires the rating plate. no special care. Dryer control panel and finishes The Exterior.
- Page 15 With ‘the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any GE major applimce, GE Answer Cente@ information service is available to help.
- Page 16 Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Pub. 49-9664...