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Garments labeled 

 Away from Heat”

(such as life jackets containing Kapok)

must not be put in your 

dryer.

● 

Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in,

 

 soaked in, 

 with

combustible or explosive substances

(such as wax, paint, gasoline, 
dry-cleaning 

 kerosene, etc.) which

may ignite or explode. Do not add these
substances to the wash water. Do not use
these substances around your washer 
dryer during operation.

● 

Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent, or which contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, 
must not be placed in or near the dryer until 
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and
their fumes have been removed. There are many
highly flammable items used in homes such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,

some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.

● 

Clean the lint filter before each load

to prevent lint 

 inside

the dryer or in the room. DO NOT

OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT 

 LINT

 IN PLACE.

● 

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the accumulation
of combustible materials, 
such as lint, paper,
rags, chemicals, etc.

● 

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer 

 be

cleaned periodically by a qualified 

4

To 

 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 by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.

● 

The laundry process can reduce

the flame 

 of fabrics.

   To avoid such 

 the garment

manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.

● 

Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children to 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 dryer compartment.

m

● 

Keep all laundry aids (such

as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, 
preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on

container labels to avoid personal injury,

● 

Keep the floor around your appliances clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

● 

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock, unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning (except the removal 
cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector

 to an 

 position does 

NOT

disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

● 

Do not tamper with the controls.

Summary of Contents for DDE7906R

Page 1: ...nits Drying Tips 7 10 Lint Filter 6 11 Loading 6 10 Operating the Dryer 6 Permanent Press Drying Tips 7 10 Sorting Clothes 6 10 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 11 Drum 11 Exterior 11 Lint Filter 11 Storing the Dryer 11 User Maintenance instructions 11 Problem Solver l2 More questions call GE Answer Center 80 626 2000 4 Consumer Services l5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty Back ...

Page 2: ... must be followed to minimize the fik of b or e losion or to prevent property damage persod i ury or loss of We h not store or use gasotine or other flammable vapors and liquids in the ticinity of M or any other appliance T TOM YOU S LL GAS not try to tight any apptiance W not touch any eldrid swi h do not use any phone in your balding Clear the room building or area of w Wcupants ediately M your ...

Page 3: ...where it will be exposed to the weather onnect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Exhausting to the outiide is STRONGLY RECO ENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room Carefully follow the Exhausting Details in the Instigation Instructions s Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt a...

Page 4: ...ust duct connection inside the dryer shodd be cleaned periodically by a qualified individud 4 To Mititize 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 Q Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked ...

Page 5: ...facturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer Service or perforrnanceproblems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance SAW T SE mSTRUCTIONS ENERGY SA G Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two he...

Page 6: ...rying Selections Push a button to select the proper heat for your load I Should be us Cottons High Heat Perm Press Medium Heat KnitsDelicates Low Heat Fluff No Heat I I I I I o Cycle Selector Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting The selector may be turned in either direction Extra Care Feature Operates only with the Automatic Perm Press and Knits cycles Turn the control knob to ON ...

Page 7: ...mptly at the end of on hangers after drying the drying cycles The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying Automatic Drying Timed Drying When using the Automatic Cycles the When using the Timed Cycles you select the number Automatic Dry Control sy ftem continually senses of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the temperature of the air in the dryer drum Wet the end of this t...

Page 8: ...Hetit Automatic Perm Press and Knits Cycle Set toward Less Dry Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Electric Synthetic See below under Extra larxe Items Cottons High Heat Timed Cycle Set at 20 to 25 minutes Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO NOT MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Cottons High Heat Cottons High Heat Timed Cycle For first setting set at 20 min...

Page 9: ...restart dryer Tumble dry on Fluff No Heat setting as heat may cause alteration in shupe color and appearance of such articles Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint Remove and restart dryer Specialpre aufi n s must be taken to dry extra large items Set dryer for 20 mi zute fben be k 4r fully Set 15 minutes for second setting check again and 5 minutes for each additional setting M...

Page 10: ... to sorting to reduce lint collection we recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible Sort by Color Separate I tes m m m from m nmrm n Lights o from Darks o from Non a m m Colorfast Sort by Weight Separate Heavy Items a such as rem such as towels me For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads see the Controls Setting Guid...

Page 11: ...used by pretreatment products 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 and clean the lint filter Lint Filter Before every dryer use clean the ...

Page 12: ...ection 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 Instmctions Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers Check...

Page 13: ...y one washer load at a time Do not combine loads Too few items in dryer If drying only one article add two or more simflar 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 in washer Items...

Page 14: ...itiles may remain which cannot be removed NOTE If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come out wrinkled the finish may not be good qutity so k 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 Pement Pres...

Page 15: ...your warranty 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 filture service at today s prices Telecommunication Device for the Deaf Patis andAccessories 800 626 2002 Individu qutified to service their own appfimces can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The ...

Page 16: ... 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 Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product ca...

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