Timed Drying Dryer Exhaust User Maintenance Instructions 13 End-of-Cycle Signal Warranty Back Cover Energy-Saving Tips Extra Care Cycle Knits Drying Tips 5-7, 11 Light Bulb Replacement Lint Filter 4,9, 13 Loading Model and Serial Numbers operating the Dryer Models DDE8506M...
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to prevent large amounts of (such as cleaning cloths, mops, moisture and lint from being blown towels used in beauty salons, into the room. Carefully follow the restaurants or barber shops, etc.) The Crdifornia Safe Drinking Exhausting Detis in the hs~ation must not be placed in or near the Water and Toxic Enforcement Act Instructions.
(continued) Dryer-applied fabric play inside, on or with this manufacturer’s care instructions appliance or any discarded should be followed very carefully. appliance. Dispose of discarded conditioned dryer top or door. You may wish to soften your materials properly. Before laundered fabrics or reduce the discarding a dryer, or removing .
What is the difference Push a button to select the proper heat for your load. between ~med & Automatic drying? Should be used with cycles indicated Automatic, Timed Drying Fabric Care Automatic Perm Press and Timed When using the TIMED CYCLES, Selections Regular Cycle Knits Cycles...
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Fabric Care/ Drying Selection* Cycle Cycle Setting Linens See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5. Cottons & Cottons Automatic Regular Cycle High Heat Timed Cycle Set at REGULAR for dry; at DAMP- DRY for ironing. Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Perm Press Automatic Perm Press See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5.
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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 should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling.
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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 tetiure Sort by fabric Sort by color from from from Synthetics, , Lights{ from from LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint.
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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 unnecessarily Clean lint filter (see shaded area) wrinkled. 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.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM 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.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape afier each wash and dry cycle. . Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering.
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...
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Care and Cleati~ USER M~TEN~CE To store dryer for a short period of time, disconnect power supply and The Drum. Porcelain enamel clean lint filter. drum is rust-resistant and requires Do not store dryer where it will be no special care. exposed to the weather.
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