Dryer Contents Appliance Automatic Rcgislrathm l)rying 2 5 Care and Cleaning (:onsmner Services Controls Setting Dryer Exhaust 1'3 15 Guide 6, 7 i3 kind-ol'-(:ycle Signal Energy Saving Tips Knits l)rying Tips I,ighl Btflb Replacement l,lnt Filter 5 .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instruction before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Sate Drinking Water aud Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substauces kuown to the state to cause cancer, birth detects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substauces.
Important Safety Instructions(cont u d) manufacturer's care instructions should be %llowed vmT carefully. play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly. Before discarding a dryer, or removing from service, remove the door of the drying compartment. • Never climb on or stand on the dryer top or door. • Do not-per with controls.
O FabricCareSelections Pusha buttonto selecttheproperheatforyourload. Should Automatic Regular Cycle Fabric Care Selections be used with cycles What is the difference between Timed & Automatic drying? indicated • Automatic, Peml Press and Knits Cycles Timed C3cles Cottons High Heat Perm Press Medium Heat Knits/Delicates Low Heat Timed Drying When using the TIMED CYCLES, you select the number of minutes you wish the &yer to run and it turns off at the end of this time period.
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Fabric Care/ Load )rying Selection* Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons & Linens Cottons High Heat Automatic Regular Cycle or Timed Cycle See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5. Set at REGULAR for dr?,; at DAMPDRY for ironing. Permanent Press. Treated (ottons. Blends with Cotton Perm Press Medium Heat Automatic See Duness Selection Guide on page 5. Use Extra Care Cycle if desired. DE-WRINKLE setting to de-wrinkle gannents that have not been washed.
Special Instructions Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items Do not overload dryer; clothes minimize wrinkling, should tumble freely. Remove promptly as; soot_ as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to Do not overload dryer; minimize wrinkling. should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon us &yer stops, place clothes on hangers to clothes in your &yer onh'if Dry silks and wools recommended by the garment manulhcmrer.
How to sort the clothes Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly %r washing, you will also have properly sorted drying loads. Sort by surface texture Sort by fabric Sort by color Separate Separate Separate Whites from from from Lint Lights LINT PRODUCERS such as ten 7 toweling and chenille give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS-such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduro_attract lint, and nmst be &ied separately.
How to load the clothes Clean the lint filter before Don't overload your dryer. Crowded loads don't dry efficiently and clothes may be ulmecessarily wrinkled. drying every load. Clean lint filter (see shaded area) by putting your moistened fingers at the corner of filter and wiping in a downward motion all the way across to the other corner. Loads should look like this: Drum with Permanent Press Load Drum with Cottons & Linens Lint Filter For additional infl_rmation on lint filter, see page 13.
Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE DRYER WON'T START eDtTer CAUSE AND REMEDY unplugged• Make sure power cord is plugged in. • No power to diner. Check fuses aim circuit breakers to make sure dlTer is getting current. Most electric dlTers use two. • Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set aud START switch is pushed• Opening the door during operation stops the dlTer. Tore-start, close the door and push the START switch• • Dryer door is open.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHRINKAGE, KNITS • Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by tile 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 fiabrics) is gradually removed by laundering.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND "NO-IRON" ITEMS (continued) • Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent. • Failure to use thbric softener. Proper use of thbric softener To remove will minimize wrinkling. wrinkles: • Retumble on "Permanent Press" setting. • Rerinse and dry on "Permanent • If unsuccessful, Press" setting.
Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Good dryer The Drum. care Porcelain enamel drum is rust-resistant no special care. and requires The Exterior. Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. TlT not to strike the surface with sharp objects. The Lint Filter. Wipe lint filter before evmT use as described on page 9. Periodically lint filter should be removed and suction hose flom vammm cleaner should be inserted into the opening. See below.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER WARRANTY Saveproof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelledcheckto establishwarranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D,C.