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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The 

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure
to four of these substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,
caused primarily by the incomplete combustion
of natural gas or 

 fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryers
to 

 outdoors.

● 

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 

● 

When disconnecting this appliance

 

   

 plug 

rather 

than the

cord 

to avoid damage to the cord or

junction of cord and plug. Make sure that the

cord is located so that it will not be stepped on,
tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.

To 

 the Possibility

of a Fire Hazard

A

Warning—To reduce the risk of fire,

electric 

 or injury to persons

when using 

your appliance, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

● 

Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.

● 

This dryer must be properly

 

installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not receive an

 Instructions sheet with your

dryer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free,
the GE Answer 

 800,626.2000.

—Properly ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. 

 in Installation Instructions.

 where the temperature is above 

 for satisfactory operation of the dryer

control system. Do not instill or store the
dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected

and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.

—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY

RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details
in the Installation Instructions.

● 

Exhaust 

 Instigation Instructions.

Use only rigid 

 or 

 

 4“

diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside. USE OF
PLASTIC OR OTHER 
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A 

 

 OR

OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A 

     COLLAPSES OR

BECOMES OTHERWISE 

 

USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.

● 

Do not use heat to dry articles containing 

plastic, or similar materials (such as padded
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials
may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials,
when heated, can under 

 circumstances

produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

● 

Do not store items that may bum or melt

(such as clothing, paper material, plastics
or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer
during the operation.

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Summary of Contents for DDE7100R

Page 1: ...es l5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Drying Selections Guide 7 Repair Service 2 Energy Saving Tips 5 Warranty Back Cover Knits Drying Tips 7 13 Loading 6 10 Operating the Dryer 6 7 Timed Drying 7 Permanent Press Drying Tips 7 13 14 Sorting Clothes 6 10 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 11 Drum 11 Exterior 11 Lint Filter 11 Storing the Dryer 11 Models DDE71OOR DDG7180R User Maintenance Instructions 11 GE...

Page 2: ...in this manual must be foMowed to mitie the Mk of fw or e losion or to prevent property damage persod i ury or loss of Me h not store or use gasohe or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of M or any other apptiance T TO YOU S LL GAS M not try to tight any apptice Q not toud any eldd switih do not use any phone in your btiding CIW the room bti or area of Wcupank tiediately d your gas...

Page 3: ...properly h F 9 installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used If you did not receive an hstallation Instructions sheet with your dryer you can obtain one by calling toll free the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances Follow detitis in Installation Instructions Lwate where the temperature is above 5...

Page 4: ...ust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual To Minimize the Possibility of Injury Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes wait until the drum has completely stopped Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up...

Page 5: ... those products or try a dryer added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer Service or performance problems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under tie warranty of this appliance SAW T SE STRUCTIONS Sort clothes by weight so you ...

Page 6: ... sorted right for washing they re sorted right for drying See the How to Sort the Clothes section If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load set the controls for the lighter weight fabrics and remove when dry Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Controls Setting Guide O Drying Selections Select the proper heat for your load 6 Cycle Selector Turn the Cy...

Page 7: ...d size and cycle Selector setting The Cycle Selector advances when the heat is of until it automatically turns off dryer Polyester Kniti Permanent Press Drying Tips DO NOT OVERLOAD REMOVE CLOTHES PLACE ON HANGERS Garments being dried or PROMPTLY To help prevent Permanent press and polyester dewrinkled should tumble freely wrinkling remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed the dryer pr...

Page 8: ...arge Items Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO NOT MACHINE DRY HBERGLASS Normal Timed Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes For first setting set at 20 minutes For second setting set 15 minutes For first setting set at 20 minutes additional settings 5 minutes Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Rubber coated Items Laminated Fabrics Vinyl Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Bathmat...

Page 9: ...estart 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 s must be taken for extra large items Set dryer for 20 minutes then check carefilly Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting Make sure th...

Page 10: ...nits e In addition to sorting to reduce Delicates lint collection we m recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible Sort by Color eparatemfro mrommfromm Sort by Weight Separate fl m Heavy Items Light Items rem such as cutiains For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads see the Controls Setting Guide HOW TO LOAD T CLOTmS ...

Page 11: ... to your dryer if such products are sprayed on or caused by pretreatment products have direct contact with the dryer is not covered by your warranty Dryer Drum Dryer Exhaust Dryer Storage The porcelain enamel drum Inspect and clean the dryer To store your dryer for a is rust resistant and requires exhaust ducting at least once a year short period of time disconnect no special care the power supply...

Page 12: ...on Improper ducting Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the Installation Instructions 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 the Installation Instructions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check ho...

Page 13: ...n dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads 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 with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses do not wash or dry Permanent Press with regular laundry Too many clothes ...

Page 14: ...me writies may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If YOU fouow good laundry procedures wd Permanent ess clothes still come out writiled the finish may not be good quality Wso in permanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic Since its the cotton portion which is treated for Permanent Press a loss or decrease of Permanen...

Page 15: ...expires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices 1 Telecommunication Device for the Deaf Patis andAccessories 800 626 2002 Individu qufified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts sys...

Page 16: ... 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 CenteF 800 626 2000 consumer information sewice Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities Repl...

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