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Contents
Appliance Registration
2
Use and Care of
Automatic Drying
5
models
Care and Cleaning
13
Consumer Services
15
Controls Setting Guide
6,7
Drver
Exhaust
13
End-of-Cycle Signal
5
Energy-Saving Tips
9
Knits Drying Tips
5-7, 11
Light Bulb Replacement
13
Lint Filter
5,9, 13
Loading
5,9
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Operating the Dryer
5
Perrn.
Press Drying Tips 5-7, 11,
U
Press Guard Feature
5
Problem Solver
10-12
Safety Instructions
3,4
Sorting
5,8
Storing
Drver
13
Timed Drying
5
User Maintenance Instructions 13
Warranty
Back Cover
DLB2750B
DLL2750B
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000
Help us help you...
If you need service
Before using your dryer,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and
maintain your new dryer properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville,
KY40225
If you
rweived
a
damaged dryer...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dryer.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
check the Problem
Solveron
pages 10-12. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.
These numbers are
dso
on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dryer. Before sending in
tiis
card, please write these numbers
here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dryer.
FOR YOUR
SAWW
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows,
2.
Don’t touch
electrical
switches:
3.
Etiinguish
any
open flame.
4. Immediately call
your gas supplier.
*Don’t turn electric switches
on or
oti
because sparks
mq
ignite the gas.
FOR YOUR
SA~W
Do
not store or use
gasoline or
other
flammable vapors
and
liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other
appliance,
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
All drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling
Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
2
MPORT~T
S~ETY~STRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before
usi~
this appliance.
-
IMPORTANT
SA~TY
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
LP
fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will
minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can
be minimized further by properly
venting the dryers to the outdoors,
—.
WARN~G-To
reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your
apptiance,
foflow
basic
p~utions,
including the following:
●
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose
as described in
this Use and Care Book.
●
This dryer must be properly
instilled and located in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
If
you did not receive an Installation
Instructions sheet with your dryer,
you can obtain one by contacting
the service location nearest you.
—Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
—bcate
where the temperature
is above
50°F.
(lO°C.)
for
satisfactory operation of the
dryer control system. Do not
install 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
Detis
in the
hstiation
Instructions.
●
When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the 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.
●
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
pubtished
user-
repair instructions that you
understand and have the
stik
to
carry out.
To
minimtie
the
possibility
of a
fire
h=ard.
●
Do not use heat to dry articles
containing rubber, plastic, or
similar
materi~
(such as padded
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
pktic
bags, etc.) as these materials may
melt
or burn. Abe, some rubber
materhds,
when
hated,
can
under
certain circumstances produce
fire by spontaneous combustion.
●
Garments labeled “Dry Away
From Heat” (such as life jackets
containing Kapok) must not be put
in your dryer.
o
Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted
%th
combustible or
aplosivesubstances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
degreasers,
dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which
may ignite or explode. Do not use
or store such substances on/or
around your washer and/or 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, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the
dryer until all 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
accumtiation
inside the dryer or in the room.
DO NOT
OPERA~
THE
DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT
F~TER
IN PLACE.
●
Keep area around and
underneath your appliance free
from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
●
Do not store items that may burn
or melt (such as clothing, paper
material, plastics or plastic
containers, etc. ) on top of the dryer
during operation.
c
The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct connection
inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a
quafified
individual.
●
Exhaust duct (see installation
instructions). Use only metal
duct inside dryer or for
exhausting dryer to the outside.
(continued next page)
3
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AWDUX!
●
Never reach
hto
the dryer
w~e
~~ll&*s**.~c
*-
the drum
bmo~
~oreh~,
shau=w
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xu..vm~
,~sy
ww4.1.y.
unloadng or
addhg
clothw,
wait
1:
untti
the drum
has
mmpletdy
.
N~v@r
climb
on or
s~d
c
stopped.
dryer top or door.
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-
“.
r~ommend
you
use
(
. Close supenision
h
necm
o
h
not
tamper
with
controb.
ffibric
softener in the
ift~
app~anee
is used by or
-
accord”
● To
minimti
the
-
--
~.’
.’.’
chtidren.
W
not Mow
c~ldren
to play inside, on or
tith
this
of
elwtric
shock,
apphance
or any
&arded
applianm
from
thf
app~ance.
Dispose of
tirdd
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G4
+kwm*u
ap~~
and
tipp~
or
_
clmning
UI
ui-
lli~l
materiak
properly.
Before
dismding
a dryer, or
removing
~finr
*h.
P.-l.
from service, remove the door
to
an
Ok,x-
paiuui
of the drying compartment.
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Keep
dl
laundry aids
(such
.
Do
not
o~rate
&’-
‘--”-
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
so~ners, etc.) out of the
reach
of
if it
is
damaged,
m
r
-hi-it-.
Ai----_—
children, preferably in a
locked
IIus&iIlg
V1
DIUKGIl
cabinet. Observe
dl
wartings
on
container labels
to
avoid
prsond
a
damaged
cord
or
injury.
●
Ifyo~
is a gas dryer, it
is
~STRUCl
●
Keep the
floor
around
your
quipped
with an
autom~tic
electric
appliances clean and dry to reduce
ignition
and
does
not
have
a pilot
the possibility of slipping,
fight.
DO
NOT
ATTEM~
~
LIGHT
~H
A
MAKH.
Bums
●
Do not dry fiberglass articles&
may
result from having your hand
your dryer. Skin irritation
eodd
in
the
vickity of
the
burner
when
result from
the
remaining
@ass
the
automatic ignition may turn on.
particles that may be picked up
by clothing
during
subsequent
dryer
uses.
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rics.
To
so~kne-&;r
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ins~ctions
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may
wish to soften
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On
the
.~mdered fabrics or reduce the
St*tic
aIMtrieitv
in
f~em.
we
either a
!
wash cycle,
ting
to the manufacturer’s
:
posslDIIl~
instictions
for
those products, or
unplug this
try
a
dryer-added product for
e
power
supply
which the manufacturer gives
o~~om
ammpung
any maintenance
written assurance on the package
‘-
‘l-m*;ng
(exmpt
the
remo~
and
that their product can be safely
~*~5
l:~t
falter).
NOTE:
wed
h
your
dryer.
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knob
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N~
Service
or performance problems
msconnecz
me
appliance
horn
caused by the use of these products
the
wer
suu~lv.
are the responsibility of the
manufacturers of those products
3US
appllace
and
are
not covered under the
~finctioning,
warranty of this appliance.
PWIIUIY
Ulsassnmbled,
or has
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--
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I
parts,
including
r
plug.
SAW
T~SE
—.—— — — — —.
‘IONS
How to
opemte
your dryer
WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
~STRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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.
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DutVDrVer
With
flutomot)c
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SELECTIONS
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PRESS GuARD ZONE
bad
Your Dryer Properly.
Set the
Controk.
●
Clean the lint filter each time the
dryer is used. Always be sure the
lint filter is in place. Don’t use the
dryer without it.
●
Good sorting for the dryer begins
at the washer. Generally, if clothes
are sorted right for washing, they’re
sorted right for drying. See page 8
for sorting help. (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. )
See the Controls Setting Guide on
pages 6 and 7.
~Drying
Selections
Select the proper heat for your
load. Note: “Fluff No-Heat” is to
be used only with the TIMED
~CLES.
~PRESS
GUARD feature.
(Operates only
with AU~MATIC
SENSI-DRY
cycles.) Turn to ON if
desired. To minimize
wrin~es set
in the clothes, the
PRESS GUARD
feature provides approximately one
hour of no-heat tumbling after the
clothes are dry.
Use End-of-Cycle Signal (See step
3 below). Buzzer will sound at
five-minute intervals to remind you
to remove the clothes.
~End-of-Cycle
Signal
(Operates with any cycle.)
The Signal control can be set
anywhere between OFF and
LOUD, depending on the desired
sound level. The signal will sound
just before the end of the cycle to
remind you to remove the clothes.
To stop signal while sounding, turn
Signal control to OFF or advance
Cycle Selector to OFF.
The signal should always be used
when drying Polyester Knits or
Permanent Press items which
should be removed as soon as the
dryer stops to help prevent setting
of
wrirddes.
The signal should also be used with
the
PRESS GUARD feature.
@
Turn Cycle Selector 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 door and turn
the START knob.)
Polyester
Kniti
&
Rrmanent
Press
dryiW
tips
● DO
N~
OVERLOAD—
Garments being dried or
dewrin~ed
should tumble freely.
●
REMOVE CLOTHES
PROMPTLY-TO help prevent
wrin~ing,
remove from the dryer
promptly at the end of the drying
cycles.
-–-
●
PLACE ON
HANGERS—
Permanent Press and Polyester
Knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
What is the difference
between Automatic &
~med
dryi~?
Automatic Drying
When using the
AU~MATIC
SENSI-DRY
cycles, the
Automatic
Dry Control system
continually
senses the temperature of the air in
the dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps
this air cool. When laundry is dry
enough (and the drum air warm
enough) the heat turns off. When
the air cools, the heat turns back
on. This off and on cycling may
happen a number of times
(depending on the fabric, load size,
and Cycle Selector setting). The
Cycle Selector advances (when the
heat is off) until it automatically
turns off dryer.
Timed Drying
When using the TIMED CYCLES,
you select the number of minutes
you wish the dryer to run and it
turns off at the end of this time
*
5
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Fabric Care/
Drying Selection
Cottons
(High)
had
Cottons & Linens
Cycle
Cycle Setting
Heavy Fabric or Normal Fabric.
AU~MATIC
SENSI-DRY
or
TIMED CYCLE
45 minutes for dry; 20 minutes
for
damp dry for ironing.
Permanent Press. Use
PRESS-GUARD feature if desired.
10 minutes to de-wrinkle garments
that have not been washed.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton
Permanent Press
(Medium)
AUTOMATIC
SENSI-DRY
or
TIMED CYCLE
Synthetics—Polyester,
Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Permanent Press
(Medium)
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Cottons
(High)
AU~MATIC
SENSI-DRY
Permanent Press. Use
PRESS-GUARD feature if desired
Delicate
AU~MATIC
SENSI-DRY Knits. Use PRESS-GUARD
feature if desired.
Knits.
Silks
and Wools, Blends including
Silks and Wools
Rayon and Acetate
AU~MATIC
SENSI-DRY
Knits.
AU~MATIC
SENSI-DRY
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying are
recommended.
AUTOMATIC SENSI-DRY
Normal Fabric.
Cottons
(High)
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls. See
Special Instructions.
AU~MATIC
SENSI-DRY
;;MED
mcLE
Heavy Fabric or Normal Fabric
45 minutes.
Knits.
Baby Clothes—Delicate
AU~MATIC
SENSI-DRY
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Cottons
(High)
Blankets—Wool, Part
Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large
Items:’
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-larEe Items?’
TIMED CYCLE
Set at 20 to 25 minutes.
Cottons
(High)
TIMED CYCLE
For first setting, set at 20 minutes;
for second setting, set at 15 minutes
First
setting—
20 minutes;
Cottons
TIMED
~CLE
(High)
.
additional settings—5 minutes.
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Fluff
No Heat
TIMED CYCLE
Set for time desired
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Bathmats and Rugs Cottons
(High)
Permanent Press
(Medium)
TIMED CYCLE
Extra-1arge Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
TIMED CYCLE
Cottons
(High)
Set at 50 minutes.
Pillows—Feather and
Polyester-
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See
Special
Instructions.
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.
NOTE: 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 recommended settings.
6
SDecial
Instructions
Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items.
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops; place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.
Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to
minimize wrinkling.
Dry silks and wools in your dryer
only
if recommended by the garment manufacturer. F
O
11
OW
instructions carefully.
Tumble drying is mandatory. Down must be thoroughly dried to remove odor and prevent mildewing. Place two large, dry towels in the
dryer to improve tumbling and shorten drying time. Be sure to dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT. If children’s sleepwear is made of Modacrylic,
tumble
dry only on Knits/Delicates (Low). High Heat can damage these fabrics.
Check manufacturer’s drying instructions.
—
See above instructions.
Place in dryer with 3 or 4 dry
towels
which have been heated for 5 minutes. Set timer for 20 to 25 minutes. Do not set control for more than
25 minutes. Do only one blanket at a time. Remove blanket at end of cycle and block blanket back to original shape. Press binding with warm
iron.
Allow
to dry before storing.
Use dry towels as buffers. Set timer for 20 minutes. If items are
still
wet, reset for 15 minutes and check again. Items should be removed while
still
damp. Place slipcovers on furniture immediately. Hang draperies and curtains so that creases
will
fall
out. Stop dryer periodically and check
filter for excess lint. Remove and restart dryer.
Tumble
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.
Specialprecautions
must be taken for extra-large items. Set dryer for
20minutes
then check carefilly. Set 15 minutes for second setting, check
again; and 5 minutes for each additional setting. Make sure that article does not
fill
drum. Many large articles, when wet, have ample room in
dryer, but as they dry and fluff up may not have room to tumble. Check carefully every few minutes and if article is still wet or damp and
fills
dryer, finish drying on line. Do not, under any circumstances operate dryer for longer times without checking. CAUTION: If large items do not
have room to tumble, the air flow maybe blocked which could result in scorching your valuable items. Many
large items, like shag rugs, cannot
be dried in home size dryers.
DO
NWrumble
dry jackets containing Kapok. (See filter cleaning instructions above.)
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling
could
escape. Dry no more than one pillow at a time and set dryer for maximum
time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillows to redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillows at end of drying time. If they are not
completely dry, return them to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried completely to prevent
mildewing.
DO
NWtumble
drypi[lows
containing
tipok.
—.—
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care
bbels
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS?’
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C.
20402.
7
How to
soti
the clothes
Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing,
you will also have properly sorted drying loads.
Sort by surface
tefiure
Separate
k
Lint
Producers
from
,.
\n
Lint
Collectors
LINT PRODUCERS—such as
terry toweling and chenille—give
up lint. LINT
COLLE~RS—
such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and
corduroy—attract lint, and must be
dried separately.
Sort by fabric
Separate
o
.-
\
Cottons
&
Linens
from
.
—..
Synthetics,
17
Blends &
Poly
Knits
from
m
.
\
Permanent
Press
from
.
r3
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
)
Whites
from
from
13
Darks
from
Sort by
wei~t
Separate
.
Hea~
Items
13
(such as
towels)
from
.
13
Light Items
(such as
curtains)
For information on tumble drying
extra-large items and different
fabrics and loads, see pages 6 and 7.
8
How to load the
clothes
Don’t overload your dryer.
Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently
and clothes may be unnecessarily
wrirdded.
Loads should look like this:
Drum with
Permanent Press Load
Drum with
Cottons
&
Linens
Clean the lint filter
drying every load.
before
Clean lint filter (see shaded area)
by putting your moistened fingers
at the corner of filter and wiping in
a downward motion all the way
across to the other corner.
—
Lint Filter
For additional information on lint
filter, see page 13.
—
Ene~y-Savi~~ps
●
Sort clothes by weight so you won’t
have to run an extra cycle for one or
two heavier, slower-drying items.
See page 8.
●
Do not overload dryer. For
efficient drying, clothes need to
tumble freely.
●
Use Automatic Drying Cycles
whenever possible to help prevent
overdying and to save energy.
c
To help prevent ironing, use
Perm
●
Clean dryer lint filter each time
Press (Medium) or
Knits/Delicates
YOU
dry.
(Low). Remove garments promptly
at end of drying cycle and place on
●
Cla
dryer exhaust
ducting
at
l-t
hangers.
once a year. A partially clogged
exhaust can lengthen drying time.
. Dry your clothes in consecutive
loads. Using a “warm” dryer will
save energy.
9
-
m
Questiom?
-.~~
UseThis
fioblem
Solver
-
PROBLEM
DRYER WON’T
START
CL~HES
TA~
TOO LONG
~
DRY
SHMNKAGE,
GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND
REMEDY
●
Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.
●
No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting
current. Most electric dryers use two.
*
Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and START switch is turned.
Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. Tore-start, close the door and turn
the START switch.
●
Dryer door is open. Close door securely—dryer will not run with door open.
. Circuit is overloaded.
Do
not operate other appliances on the same electrical outlet
or circuit while the dryer is operating.
●
Controls improperly set. Check
dl
controls to make sure they are correctly set for
the load you want to dry. Seepages 5-7.
. Clogged lint filter. Remove and clean filter before every load. Periodically clean area
under lint filter with vacuum cleaner. See page 13.
●
Improper
ducting.
Make sure dryer is
ducted
in accordance with 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 instiled according to Installation Instructions.
●
Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.
Most electric dryers use two.
It
is possible for one to be blown or tripped and the dryer
stifl
tumble without heat.
●
hproper
sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.
. Large loads of moisture-holding fabrics, such as beach towels, take along time to
remove moisture.
●
Too many items in dryer. Dry
ody
one
washer
load at a time. Do not combine loads.
●
Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
●
Some fabrics
wiU
shrink whether machine
washd
and tumble dried or washed by hand
and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment
Manufacturers’ Care Labels
ewctly.
If in doubt, do not machine wash
or
tumble dry.
10
The Problem Solver
(continuti)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SHRINKAGE,
c
Relaxation shrinkage can
occur
in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
KNITS
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into
shape after each wash and dry cycle.
●
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing
(in
some fabrics) is
gradudly
removed by laundering. Maybe noticed
inoldergarments
that have been
laundeti many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
Relwtion
Shrinkage above.
●
shrin~ge
caused
by
overheating
OCCU~
in
ce~in
~itfabrics
that have been
heat-
shaped. When wasting, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used
to
shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
washing in cold or warm water; drying on
Knits/Deticates
(Low).
WWNKLINGIN
●
Leaving clothes in dryer
afier
tumbling stops. Remove clothes
promptiy
and hang
PERMANENT PRESS
them immediately.
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
●
Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at
atirne.
Do not combine loads.
Q
Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add twoormore similar articles, even
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
●
Impro~rloads.
Avoid
laundering
heavy
pe~~ent
press
hems,
such
as work clothes,
with lightir Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses.
Do
not wash or dry
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
c
Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent Press
loads should always be smaller than regular loads..
.no
more than medium loads.
●
Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash Cycle which provides
a cool-down rinse to
minimim
wrintiing.
Also, use Permanent Press (Medium)
selection.
. Incorrect water level. Use
Full
Water Fill for medium load; Medium Fill for
small load.
G
Washing
repea~y
in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with plenty of detergent.
11
The Problem Solver
(continu~)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND
REMEDY
WWNKLING
IN
*
Accumulation of
lime
wale
due
to
use
If you must use a
PERMANENT
P~SS
non-phosphate detergent, avoid
me
use of a
high-bottate
dete~ent.
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS (continued)
*
Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener
will
minimim
wrirdding.
~
remove-~w:
●
Retumbleon
Permanent Press
(Medium)
selection.
*
Rerinse
anddryon Permanent
Press
(Medium)
selection.
.
IfunsucMssful,
retumble
on
high
heat for 10-12
minwtes
and
hang immediately.
* hon carefully.
●
Send
to dry cleaners fir pressing.
.
Some
wrinuesmay
remain
which
cannot
bo=titi?
*N~E:
Ifyau
fal~~
g~
l~und~
p~~E~s
md~ement
Press
clOtheS
still
come
out
wrirddd,
the finish
my
not kgoodqudity.
Also,
in
~maneutpress synthetic/
cotton blends, the cotton portion of tie
fabric-
wentudlywear
away leaving ody the
synthetic.
Sinceit’s
thecottonportion
which
istreatedfor
Pemanent
Press, a loss or
decrease of Permanent Press performance
will
result.
If you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer
Center@
8~62d2~
consumer information service
12
Care and
Cleati~
USER
HTENMCE
mSTRU~ONS
mod
dryer care
The Drum.
Porcelain enamel
drum is rust-resistant and requires
no special care.
The Exterior. Wipe off any spills or
washing compounds. Wipe or dust
with damp cloth. Try not to strike
the surface with sharp
objec~.
The Lint
Hlter.
Wipe lint filter
before every use as described on
page 9.
Periodicdly
lint filter
should be removed and suction
hose from vacuum cleaner should
be inserted into the opening.
See below.
Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilating air.
Dryer Exhaust:
Inspect and clean
the dryer exhaust
ducting
at least
once a year.
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 control panel and finishes
may be damaged by some laundry
pre-treatment
soil and stain
remover
produck
if such products
are sprayed on or have direct
contact with the dryer.
Apply these
pre-treatment
producb
away from the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by
pre-treatment
products is
not covered by your warranty.
How @replace
Drm
hp
BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT
BULB, BE SURE
~
UNPLUG
THE DRYER POWER CORD.
Unscrew the bulb and replace it
with the same type 10 watt bulb.
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.
13
14
Wdll
Be There
With
tie
purchase of your new
Hotpoint
appliance, receive
- the assurance that if you ever need information or
assis-
tice,
we’ll be
tiere.
Al
you have to do is cdl—toll-free!
GEAnswer
Center
a
In-Home
Repak
Service
800-GE-CARES
Our consumer service professionals
—
will provide expert repair service on
your
Hotpoint appliance, scheduled
at a time that’s convenient for you.
Many GE Consumer Service company-
operated locations offer you service
today or tomorrow, or at your con-
venience
(7:00
a.m. to
7:00
p.m. week-
days,
9:00
a.m. to
2:00
p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know
your appliance inside and out—so
most repairs can be handled in just
one visit.
Service Contracts
Whatever your question about any
Hotpoint
major appliance, GE Answer
Cente@
information service is avail-
able to help. Your
cdl—and
your
question—will be answered
promptiy
and courteously And you can
cdl
any
time. GE Answer
Cente@
service is
open 24 hours a
day
7 days a week.
You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service
will
still be
there
titer your Hotpoint product
warranty expires. Purchase a GE
contract while your warranty is still in
effect and you’ll receive a
substitid
discount. With a multiple-year con-
tract, you’re assured of future service
at today’s prices.
Telmommunication Detice for me Deaf
Patis
andAccessories
800-626-2002
Individurds
qudfled to service their
own appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent
directiy
to
their home, free of shipping charge!
Our parts system provides access to
over 47,000 Genuine Renewal Parts . . .
and dl are fully
warmnted.
WSA,
Mastefiard
and Discover cards are
accepted.
User maintenance instructions
contained in tiis
boo~et
cover
proce.
dures
intended to be performed by
any user. Other servicing
genefiy
should be
refe-d
to
qutiled
ser-
vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
For Customers With
Special Needs...
80~62E2000
Upon request, we will provide Braille
controls for a variety of
Hotpoint
appliances, and a brochure to assist in
planning a barrier-free kitchen for
persons with limited mobility To
ob-
bin these items, free of charge,
cdl
800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing
or speech who have access to a
TDD
or a conventional teletypewriter may
cdl
800-TDD-GEAC
(800-833-4322)
to request information or service.
I
YOUR
H~POINT
AUTOMATIC
C~HES
DRYER
I
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date
such
as your sales slip or
cancelled
check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original
the original purchaser and any
purchase, we will provide, free of
succeeding owner for products
charge, parts and service labor
purchased for ordinary home use
in your home to repair or replace
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
any
parf
of
the dryer
that fails
and Washington,
D.C.
In Alaska the
because of a manufacturing
warranty is the same except that it
defect.
is LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
Ail warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
H~POINT
FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL
ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER
CARE”
SERVICE.
WHAT IS
N~
COVERED ●
se~icetripstoyourhometo
teach you how to use the product.
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, toil 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, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
. 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 caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRAN~R
IS
N~
RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
I
Some
states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer
Affaim,
GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
.
Pati
No.
I13D5497PIN
Pub.
No.
39-9293
5-90
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