Summary of Contents for DDE5100R

Page 1: ...OperatingtheDryer 6 Permanent Press Drying Tips 6 12 13 Sorting Clothes 6 7 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 10 Drum 10 Exterior 10 LintFilter 10 Storing the Dryer 10 User Maintenance Instructions 10 Problem Solver l 1 13 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services l5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty BackCover Models DDE5100R DDG5180R GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...imize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance W TTO DO YOU S LL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants mediately ...

Page 3: ...nnect 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 Instmctions Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommend...

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 c Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked ...

Page 5: ... for 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 the warranty of this appliance SAVE T SE STRUCTIONS Sort clothes by weight so...

Page 6: ...ypes 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 Drying Selections Select the proper heat for your load Cycle Selector Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting The selector may be turned in either direction Start Knob Turn the Start knob to st...

Page 7: ...tion to sorting to reduce lint collection we recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible Sort by Color Sort by Weight Separate Heavy Items such as from such as towels mm Light Items curtains For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads see the Controls Setting Guide Don t overload your dryer Crowded loads don t dry effici...

Page 8: ...ra large Items Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO NOT MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Low Knits Perm Press Cycle Regular Cycle Normal setting 20 to 25 minutes Normal Normal Regular Cycle For first setting set at 20 minutes for second setting set at 15 minutes Normal Regular Cycle First setting 20 minutes additional settings 5 minutes Set for time de...

Page 9: ...restart dryer Tumble dry 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 precautionsmust be taken to dry 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 s...

Page 10: ... products normally Damage to your dryer are sprayed on or have direct caused by pre treatment products 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 no exhaust ducting at least once a year short period of time disconnect special care the pow...

Page 11: ...ng Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the Instrdlation 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 household fuses or ...

Page 12: ...mmediately 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 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 regula...

Page 13: ...les 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 quality Also 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 Permanent ...

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Page 15: ...n appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Par are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contined in this bootiet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generdy shotdd be referred to qutified ...

Page 16: ...cuit breakers Read your Use and Care material Failure of the product if it is used If you then have any questions for other than its intended about operating the product please purpose or used commercially contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts or call toll free of God GE Answer CenteF 800 626 2000 WARRANTOR ...

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