GE DRYER DWLR473ET User manual

Models: DWLR473ET DWLR473GT
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Dryer
Owner3 Manual
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Important Safe~ Information
Operating Instructions
Specialized Fabric Guide
Loading Suggestions
Can of Product
If Something Goes Wrong
Behm You Call For Service
Venting
tie D~er
GE Service Numbem
Warranw, Back cover
GEAppliances
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Welcome to the GE family. We’re Best of all, you’ll experience
proud of our quality
producti and
these values each time you do
we believe in dependable service.
the laundry. That’s important,
You’ll see it in this easy-t~use
because your new dryer will be
manual and you’ll hear it in the part of your family
for a long time.
friendly voices
of our customer
service department.
Staple yourraceiptto the inside back Write down tiemodalandsarial
cover of this manual.
numbem here. They are on the label
on the front of the dryer behind
the door.
Mmfel number
Setial number
Da& efpumhaae
80(1. 626.2000
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Before you call for setice,
there are a fm things you can
do to help us serve
you better.
Read this manual. It contiins
instructions to help you use and
mainwin your dryer properly.
Save time andmonay Check the
section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This sec-
tion was designed to solve common
problems you might encounter.
If you do need service, you
can
relax knowing help is only a phone
call awdy. A list of toll-free customer
setice numbers is included on the
inside back
cover. Or call the
GE Answer Center at 800.626.2000,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pam obtaner la vemihn en
espaiolde esta manual, name a “
GE Answer Center@, servicio de
informaci6n para el consumidor,
te16fono 800.626.2000.

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~~~###c:Foryoursafe~ the information h this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal
inju~ or loss of ltie.
Do not store or use gasoline
IF YOUSMEU US
or other flammable vapors
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and liquids in the vicini~ of
this or any other appliance.
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Insolation and service must
be performed by a
quMled
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instiler, sefice agency or
the gas supplier.
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Do not ~ to tight any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
Clear the room, building or
area of
dl occupants.
Immediately cdl your gas
supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
Hyou cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
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Calihmia Sah Drinkjng Water and Toxic EnbmementAct
This act requires the governor
Gas appliances can cause
of Cdifomia to publish a list of minor exposure to four of these
substances known to the stite substances, namely benzene,
to cause cancer, birth defects
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde
or other reproductive harm
and soot, caused primarily by the
and requires businesses to warn
incomplete combustion of natural
customers of potential exposure
gas or LP fuels.
to such substances.
Properly adjusted d~ers W
minimize incomplete combustion.
Mposure to these substances can
be minimized further by properly
venting
tie dyer to the outdoors.
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Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described
in this Owner’s Manual.
This dryer must be properly
installed and located in
accordance with the
Inswllation
Instructions before it is used.
If you did not receive an
Installation Instructi(}ns sheet
with your
d~er, you can obtain
one by calling, toll free, the GE
Answer Center”, 800.626.2000.
- Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow detiils in
Installation Instructions.
–
Inshll or store where the tempera-
ture is above 50°F. (lO°C.). Do
not instil 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.
Gas dryers MUST be exhausted
to the ou@ide. Cwefully follow
the Exhausting dehils in the
Instillation Instructions.
Exhausting electric dryers to
the ou~ide is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent
large
amounts of moisture and
lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the
Exhausting detiils in the
Insmllation Instructions.
D() not repair or replace
any part (If the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this
Owner’s
Manual or in published
user-repair instructions hat you
understand and have the skills
tf} carry out.
men disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than
the cord to avoid damage to
the cord
orjunction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord
is located so that itwill
not be -
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.
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Exhaust Duct4ee Installation
Instructions. Use only rigid metal
or flexible metal 4“ diameter
ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the ouwide.
USE OF PMSTIC OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE
DUCWORK
CAN CAUSEA HRE.
PUNCTURED
DUCWORK
CAN CAUSEA FIRE IF IT COL
LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER-
WSE RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALM~ON.
Do not dry articles containing
rubber, plastic, or similar
materials (such m padded bras,
tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
mati, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows, etc.) as
these materials may melt or
burn. Also, some rubber
materials, when heated, can
under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
Do not store items that may
burn or melt (such as clothing,
paper material, plastics or
plastic containers, etc.) on top
of
tie d~er during operation.
Gmmenfi labeled “DryAway
from Heat” or
“Do not Tumble
D~n (such as life jackets contain-
ing Kapok) must not be put in
your
dqer.
● Do not wash or@ articles that
have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted
witi
combustible or explosive
subs~nces (such as wax, paint,
oil, gasoline, degreasers, dry-
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.)
which may ignite or explode. Do
not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use these
substances around your washer
and/or dryer during operation.
s Any article on which you have
used a cleaning solvent, or
which
contins flammable
materials (such as cleaning
clotis, mops, towels used in
beauty salons,
restauranfi,
or barber shops, etc.) must
not be placed in or near the
d~er until all traces of these
flammable liquids or solids
and their
fimes 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.
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