GE DDG8280SBMAA, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ng Tips 8 14 15 SortingCIothes 7 9 Timed Drying 8 Care and Cleaning Dryer Exhaust 11 12 Drum tt Exterior 11 Lint Filter 11 Storing theDryer 11 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Problem Solver 14 16 More questions call GE Answer Center _800 626 2000 Preparation Reversing Door 13 Consumer Services 19 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 1 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Warranty Back Cover M...

Page 2: ... minimize the risk of fire or explosionor to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of this or any other apace WHAT TO DO IF YO U SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in yourbuilding Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immedi...

Page 3: ...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 Do not repair or replace any part of the appli...

Page 4: ...r uses _ _ b The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics l_To avoid such a result 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 packi...

Page 5: ...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 THESE INSTRUCTIONS ENERGY SAVING TIPS Sort clothes by weight so you won t ha...

Page 6: ...I 5O W O _n o lIMED DDE8505S and DDG8585S NGH HU_ ILOW H_k_ _u H_ n SIGNAL 111 O mESk T I _11 _ 0m10 4SST_ T 1 _ FASNC CARE SELECTIO MS _ I OPTIONS J 0 Program_ 0 0 0 m o l_ matic Cottons _ _j m _ _ _ Perm Press gale Z J_ _ _ _ _ _ _k _ _ DE _m___ _ 41 50 60 0 OAMPORY_ Timed Six Cycle Automatic Dryer Heavy Duly Extra Large Cepecily DDE8500S and DDG8580S NIGH HEAT 6_0 MED HF AT KNIT_EUCATES_ _ _FLU...

Page 7: ...S DDG 8580S turn the control knob to SET To minimize wrinkle setting in clothes the Extra Care cycle provides approximately 15 minutes of no heat tumbling after the clothes are dry Use End Cycle Signal if your dryer has one Signal will sound to remind you to remove the clothes End Cycle Signal Set End Cycle Signal if desired For models DDE9605S DDG9685S and DDE8505S DDG8585S press the pad to selec...

Page 8: ...ally senses the moisture in the tumbling clothes determines when they are dried to your pre selected setting and terminates the cycle automatically Refer to the Controls Setting Guide for recommended settings The Cycle Selector will not advance until clothes have reached a certain degree of dryness Automatic Drying When using the Automatic Cycles the dryer continually senses the temperature of the...

Page 9: ...ion to sorting to reduce lint collection we recommend that you wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible Sort by Color Separate _ _ Sort by Weight Separate For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads see the Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide H OW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES Don t overload your dryer Crowded loads don t dry efficientl...

Page 10: ...or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape DRY ONLY ONE PILLOW AT A TIME Set dryer for maximum time Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying Check pillow at end of drying time if not completely dry return pillow to dryer and reset for more drying time Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried completely to prevent mildew DO NOT tumble ...

Page 11: ...ts is not covered by your warranty Dryer Drum The drum is rust resistant and requires no special care Dryer Exhaust Inspect and clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year See the section Maximize Your Dryer Efficiency by Keeping the Exhaust Duct Clean Dryer Storage To store your dryer for a short period of time disconnect the power supply and clean the lint filter Lint Filter Before ever...

Page 12: ...onnected to the exhaust hood using the hose attachment of your vacuum cleaner a dust rag attached to a pole for straight stretches or attached to a drain cleaning wire for less accessible turns Check turns in the exhaust duct for any collected lint and remove 4 Inspect the exhaust hood To minimize resistance to the exhaust air flow make sure the flaps move freely you may check with a mirror make s...

Page 13: ...or 180 Insert it on the opposite door frame by moving the door IN and UP until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are engaged on the loosened screws inserted in step 3 Tighten the two screws Attention The door must be held firmly in place until the two screws are tightened 4 Loosen the top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way 5 With one hand holding the top of the door and the other ha...

Page 14: ...t filter Remove and clean falter before every load Periodically clean area under lint filter with vacuum cleaner See the Care and Cleaning section 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 use...

Page 15: ...ling stops Remove clothes promptly and hang them immediately 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 blou...

Page 16: ...ng Some wrinkles 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 it s the cotton portion which is treated for permanent press a loss or decrease...

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Page 20: ...ED Service trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit 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 ConsU_aget o product caused Affairs office at the addre...