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 Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Drying
Selection

Normal

Cycle Setting

Cottons & Linens

Timed Cycle

40 to 50 minutes setting for average-weight loads;
50 to 

 minutes setting for work clothes and thick

knitted cottons.

Damp Dry for ironing:

20 minutes—lightweight cottons;
25 minutes—medium weight;
30 minutes—heavy cottons.

Normal

Permanent Press

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy

Delicate

Silks and Wools, Blends including
Silks and Wools

Special Cycle

Special Cycle

Normal

Low/Knits

Permanent Press

Knits

Low/Knits

Special Cycle

Knits

Special Cycle

Rayon and Acetate

Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying are
recommended.

Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See
Special Instructions.

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large 

Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO 

 MACHINE DRY

FIBERGLASS.

Low/Knits

Knits

Permanent Press

Special Cycle

Timed Cycle

45 minutes

Knits

20 to 25 minutes.

Low/Knits

Special Cycle

Normal

Timed Cycle

For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.

Timed 

Timed Cycle

First setting—20 minutes;

additional settings—5 minutes.

Set for time desired.

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large 

Normal

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.

 and Rugs

No Heat
Fluff

Timed Cycle

Normal

Timed Cycle

First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.

Timed Cycle

Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.

Low/Knits

Pillows—Feather and 
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See
Special Instructions.

Normal

90 minutes.

Timed Cycle

*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your fabric care labels,

 The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results are obtained for certain of your fabrics

by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the 

 settings.

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Summary of Contents for DLB1550B

Page 1: ...Drying Tips 5 7 11 Lint Filter 5 9 13 I Loading 5 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Dryer 5 Perm Press Drying Tips 5 7 11 12 Problem Solver 10 12 Safety Instructions 3 4 Sorting 5 8 Storing Dryer 13 User Maintenance Instructions 13 Warranty Back Cover I GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Use and Care of models DLB1550B DLL1550B ...

Page 2: ... of this or any other appliance Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dryer FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Efiinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier Don t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer ...

Page 3: ...o damage or stress 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 out To minimize the possibility of a fire h rd Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber plastic or similar materials such as padded bras tennis shoe...

Page 4: ...tand on the dryer top or door Do not tamper with controls To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter N E Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does N disconnect the appliance from the power supply oDO not operate this appliance if it is damage...

Page 5: ...r weight fabrics and remove when dry Reset controls for the remaining heavier fabrics Set the Controls See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 6 and 7 Drying Selections Select the proper heat for your load TurnCycleSelector to desired cycle setting The selector may be turned in either direction Turn START knob to start dryer Opening the door during operation stops the dryer To restart close the do...

Page 6: ... 45 minutes Normal Knits 20 to 25 minutes Low Knits Special Cycle Normal Timed Cycle For first setting set at 20 minutes for second setting set at 15 minutes Normal Timed Cycle Timed Cycle First setting 20 minutes additional settings 5 minutes Set for time desired Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Normal Rubber coated Items Laminated Fabrics Vinyl Plastics and Articles wi...

Page 7: ...e and restart dryer Tumble dry on FLUFF 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 Specialprecaufions must be taken to dry extra large items Set dryer for 20minufes fhen check carefilly Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional set...

Page 8: ...rduroy attract lint and must be dried separately Sort by fabric Separate h from from Permanent Press from Delicates In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be dried together whenever possible Sort by color Separate 13 Whites from 17 Lights from k Darks from Sort by we t Separate HeaW tems 17 such as towels from 17 Light Items such as ...

Page 9: ...r corner Lint Filter For additional information on lint filter see page 13 Sort clothes by weight so you won t To help prevent ironing use Clean dryer lint filter each time have to run an extra cycle for one or Permanent Press or Knits Cycle YOU dry two heavier slower drying items Remove garments promptly at end See page 8 of drying cycle and place on Clm dryer exhaust ducting at least hangers onc...

Page 10: ...cting Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Installation Instructions Obstmction in exhaust ducting Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction make sure dmper in outside wdl cap operates easily If flexible ducting is used be sure it is not kinked and is properly instiled according to Installation Instructions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check household fuses or circuit b...

Page 11: ...es in dryer afir tumbling stops Remove clothes promptiy d h g PERMANENT PREsS them immediately AND NO IRON ITEMS Too many items in 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 ifd to insure proper tumbling Improper loads Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such as work clothes with lig...

Page 12: ...successful retumble on normal heat for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrinties may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come out wrirdded the finish may not be good quality Also impermanent press synthetic cotton blends the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wea...

Page 13: ...lean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year To store dryer For short period of time disconnect power supply and clean lint filter Do not store dryer where it will be exposed to the weather CAUTIONS Before having your electric dryer connected in your new residence be sure your licensed electrician confirms that the supply voltage matches the voltage specified on the rating plate Dryer contr...

Page 14: ...Notes 14 ...

Page 15: ...Hotpoint product warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year con tract you re assured of future service at today s prices Telwommunication Detice for tie Deaf Parts andAccessories 8f10 626 2flf12 Individu qu led to sernce their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their ...

Page 16: ...uct Read your Use and Care material If you 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 Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas ...

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