Dryer Contents Appliance Registration Automatic Drying Care and Cleaning Consumer Services Controls Setting Guide Dryer Exhaust Energy-Saving Tips Knits Drying Tips Lint Filter Loading Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions Models DDE7206M DDG7286M DDE7208M DDG7288M GEAppkances 2 5 13 15 6,7 13 9 5-7, 11 Perm.
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WO~~T S~TY ~STRUCTIONS Read dl itirudiom before usi~ this applimce. m Womm SA~~ N~I~ The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of Cdifomia 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.
bp~t Safety Imtructiom (continu~) play inside, on or with this apptiance or any tiarded apptiance. Dispose of _ded apm and shipping or packing materi~ properly. Before tirding a dryer, or removing from service, remove the door of the drying compartment. ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as detcrgens, bleaches, fabric softeners, ete.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe dl warnings on container labels to avoid pcrsond injury.
~ Fabric Care Selections Push a button to select the proper heat for your load. Should be used with cycles indicated Fabric Care Selections Cottons High Heat Automatic Regular Cycle Automatic, Perm Press and Knits Cycles Timed Cycles ● Perm Press Medium Heat Knits/Delicates bw Heat Fluff No Heat ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ~ Turn Cycle Selector to desired cycle setting. The selector may be turned in efiher direction. - ~ Press PUSH TO START button to start dryer.
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads bad Cottons & Linens Fabric Care/ Drying Selection* Cottons High Heat Cycle Cycle Setting Automatic Regular Cycle or Timed Cycle See Dryness Selection Guide on page 5. Set at REGULAR for dry; at DAMP-DRY for ironing.
S~cial 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 onfy if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
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 tetiure from 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 Sort by color .
How to load the clothes Clean the lint filter before dryi~ every load. Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily wrin~ed. Loads should look like this: Clean lint filter (see shaded area) by putting your moistend fingers at the corner of filter and wiping in a downward motion all the way across to the other corner. Permanent Press Load Dru’m with Cottons & Linens Lint Filter For additional information on lint filter, see page 13. Ene~-Savi~~ps .
m - Questions? -~= - UseThis Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DRYER WON’T START ● Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in. Q 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 pushed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. Tore-start, close the door and push the START switch. c Dryer door is open.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHWNKAGE, KNITS . Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have kn improperly stretched and elongatd by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been laundered many times witiout previous shrinkage. Tmt as br Relaxation Shrinkage above.
The fioblem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS (continued) ● Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent. . Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will minimize wrirdding. ~ remove wrinkles: Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting. ● Rerinse and dry on “Permanent Press” setting. .
Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS tied dryer care The Drum. Porcelain enamel drum is rust-resismnt 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 objects. The Lint Filter. Wipe lint filter before every use as described on page 9. Periodically lint filter should be removed and suction hose from vacuum cleaner should be inserted into the opening. See below.
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