Hotpoint Dryers User manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-4
Operating Instructions
Control Panel .................... 5
Control Settings .................. 6
Loading and Using
the Dryer ...................... 8, 9
Reversing the Door ............... 7
Venting the Dryer ................ 9
Troubleshooting Tips... lO, 11
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .............. 14
Warranty ....................... 13
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.
PrintedinCanada 234D1581PO04 49-90451 02-12 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
il, WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
death.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or ang other appliance.
• Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WHAT TODO IF VOUSMELL GAS:
_] Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,
or turn on any gas or electrical
appliance.
[] Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
[_ Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
[_ Immediately call gour gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supp/ier's instructions carefu//g.
F_/f gou cannot reach gour gas supplier,
ca//the fire department.
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California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor ofCaliforniato publisha listof substancesknown to the stateto cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposure
to such substances.
Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot,caused primarily bythe incomplete combustion of natural gasor LPfuels.
Properlyadjusted dryerswill minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be
minimized further by properlyventing the dryer to the outdoors.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This drger must be properlg installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If Sou did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one bbt
visiting Hotpoint.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).
•Properlyground dryer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Followdetails
in Installation Instructions.
•Installor store where itwill not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather, which could cause permanent
damage and invalidate the warranty.
•Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
•Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof
all shipping materials properly.
Exhaust/Ducting:
F_AII dryers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts ofmoisture and lintfrom
being blown into the room.
r2-1use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet and useonly rigid metal 4"
diameter or ULapproved transition ducting
between the dryer and the home duct. USEOF
PLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK
CAN CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORK
CAN CAUSEA FIREIFIT COLLAPSESOR
BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEOR
DURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
2 Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFOR/V/AT/ON.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING! Hotpoint.com
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
• Keepthe area underneath and around your •
appliances free of combustible materials (lint,paper,
rags, etc.),gasoline,chemicals and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Keepall laundry aids(such as detergents, bleaches,
etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container
labelsto avoid injury.
• Keepthe floor around your appliances clean and dry •
to reducethe possibility of slipping.
Closesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
Keepthe area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areasfree from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
• Neverclimb on or stand on the dryer top.
WHEN USING YOURDRYER
Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving.
Beforeloading, unloading or adding clothes,wait
until the drum hascompletely stopped.
Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO
NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.
Donot wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas
wax, oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstancesgive off
vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add these
substancesto the wash water. Donot useor place
these substances around your washer or dryer
during operation.
Donot place items exposed to cooking oils inyour
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a
clothes load to catch fire.
Any article on which you have useda cleaning
solventor that contains flammable materials (such
ascleaning cloths, mops,towels usedin beauty
salons,restaurants, or barber shops,etc.)must
not be placed in or near the dryer until solventsor
flammable materials have been removed. Thereare
many highly flammable items used in homes such
asacetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some household cleaners,some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.
Donot dry articlescontaining rubber, plastic
or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis
shoes,galoshes,bath mats, rugs, bibs,baby pants,
plastic bags,pillows,etc.that may melt or burn.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
Donot store plastic, paper or clothing that may burn
or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
Garments labeled Dry Awag from Heat or Do Not
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)
must not be put inyour dryer.
Donot dryfiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particlesthat may be picked up byclothing during
subsequent dryer uses.
To minimizethe possibility of electric shock,unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the lint
filter).NOTE'.Turning the CycleSelector knob to an
off position or pressing PAUSEdoes NOTdisconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
Donot obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Donot
stack or place laundry or throw rugsagainst the
front or back of the dryer.
The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics.To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's care
instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
WHEN USING YOURDRYER(cont.)
Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or
has missing or broken parts,including a damaged
cord or plug.
Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once a year by a qualified technician. Seethe
Loading and Usingthe Dryer section.
Ifyours isa gas dryer, it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot
light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA MATCH.
Burnsmay result from havingyour hand in the
vicinity ofthe burner when the automatic ignition
turns on.
You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or
reduce the static electricity in them by using a dryer-
applied fabric softener or an anti-static conditioner.
We recommend you use either a fabric softener in
the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer's
instructions 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 inyour dryer. Serviceor performance
problems caused by use of these products are the
responsibility of the manufacturers of those products
and are not covered under the warranty to this
appliance.
Do not spray any type of aerosol into,on, or near
dryer at any time. Donot useany type of spray
cleaner when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous
fumes or electrical shockcould occur.
WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling.
Placethe cord away from traffic areasso it will not be
stepped on,tripped over or subjected to damage.
Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part ofthis
appliance or attempt any servicingunlessspecifically
recommended inthis Owner'sManualor in published
user-repair instructionsthat you understand and have
the skillsto carry out.
•Before discarding a dryer, or removing itfrom service,
remove the dryer door to prevent childrenfrom
hiding inside.
•Do not tamper with controls.
",,,,_'_I READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
1_tl'\_u, SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the drger control panel. Hotpoint.com
AWARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injurg to persons, read the/HPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbefore
operating this appliance.
You can locate Four model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual,
features and appearance maFvarFfrom Four model.
Start
Pushto Stort
Temperature OFF More Dry Wrinkle
Wrinkle Free =e_ D_y Free
Medium Au_c
Colons
A_oma_:
Timed Drg
Temperature o.
Optimum Dry MoreDry Wrinkle
More Dry I Lessory Free
Autema_c
Start Cottons Easy Care
RegulaF edium Cottons
Autorr_t_
OFF (
Quick FLUff10 q ' 70
Timed Drg
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of
load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

About the control settings.
IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time gou use the drger.
i! Cottons
Regular
Wrinkle Free/
EasyCare Medium
Knits/Delicetes
Low
Fabric Care/Temperature (Not all features are on all models)
Forregular to heavy cottons.
Forsynthetics, blends,delicates and items labeled permanent press.
On some models.Fordelicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.
Fluff Forfluffing items without heat. Usethe Timed Dry cycle.
NoHeat
Automatic cycles automatically determine fabric dryness.SelectLessDry ifyou want your clothes slightlydamp
at the end of the drying cycle. SelectMoreDry if you want them to feel drier.Timed cycles run for a selected
time.
_J Drging Cgcles (Not all features are on all models)
Cottons Forcottons and most linens.Formost loads selectOptimum Drg (on some models).
Wrinkle Free Forwrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.
Timed Dry Setthe CycleSelector at the desired drying time.
Fluff or Forfreshening or fluffing up already dry clothing,fabrics, linensand pillows.Usewith
Ouick Fluff Fluff No Heat. Provides10 minutes of no heat tumbling.
_/I Start- Closethe dryer door. SelectStart. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer.
Torestart the dryer, closethe door and selectStert to complete the cycle.

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Reversing the Door
Toolsneeded:
•Standard#2 Phillipsscrewdriver
• Tape-tippedputtg knife
F1-]Openthe door and remove the filler plugsopposite the hinges.With the door completely open,
remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryerface. Insertthese screws about half
way into the TOPholes,for each hinge,on the opposite side(whereyou removed the filler
plugs).Applyfirm pressure to get the screw started in new holes.
[] Loosentop screw from each hinge on the dryerface half way. With one hand holding the top
of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the door from the dryer by lifting it
UPand OUT.
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r_ Rotate the door 180°. Insert it on the opposite side of the opening by moving the door IN
and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws
inserted in step 1.
[] Removethe remaining screws from the sideof the opening from which the door was removed.
With these screws,secure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the 2 top screws of each hinge.
Reinsertthe plastic plugson the sidefrom which the door was removed.

Loading and using the drger.
Alwags follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
Asageneral rule,if clothes are sorted properly for the
washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Do not overload. Thiswastes energg and causes wrinkling.
Donot add fabric softener sheetsonce theload has
become warm. Thegmag causefabric softenerstains.
Bounce®Fabric ConditionerDrgerSheetshavebeen
approved for usein all GEOffers when usedin
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not drg the following items: fiberglassitems,
woolens,rubber-coated items,plastics,items with
plastic trim and foam-filled items.
Careand Cleaningof the Dryer
TheExterior'. Wipe or dust any spillsor washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel
and finishesmay be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soiland stain remover products. Apply
these products away from the dryer. The fabric may
then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your
dryer caused bythese products isnot covered byyour
warranty.
TheLintFilter'.Cleanthe lintfilter beforeeach use.
IVloistenyour fingers and reach into the filter opening.
Runyour fingers acrossthefilter.Havea qualified
technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once
a year.
TheExhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can lengthen thedrying time.
Follow these steps:
hlJ Turnoff electrical supply by disconnecting the plug
from the wall socket.
F2-1Disconnectthe duct from the dryer.
r-31Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
TheExhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outside that the
flaps of the hood movefreely when operating. Hake
surethat there is nowildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting
insidethe duct or hood.
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Loading and using the drger.
Alwags follow thefabric manufacturer's carelabel when laundering.
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__i Venting the Drger
Forthe best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The drger will use more energg
and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefullg follow the details on Exhausting
in the Installation Instructions.
• Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or ULlisted
flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.
• Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
• Use the shortest length possible.
• Do not crush or collapse.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
•Venting must conform to local building codes.
Correct
Venting
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Incorrect
Venting

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or
visit Hotpoint.com. You may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dryer doesn't start Dryer is unplugged • Hake surethe dryer plug ispushed completely into the outlet.
Fuse isblown/circuit • Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replacefuse or reset
breaker istripped breaker.NOTE:Electricdryers usetwo fusesor breakers.
Dryer doesn't heat Fuse isblown/circuit • Checkthe housefuse/circuit breaker box and replaceboth fusesor
breaker istripped, the reset both breakers.Your dryer may tumble if only one fuse is blown or
dryer mug tumble but not one breaker tripped.
heat
Gas serviceisoff • Make sure gasshutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open.
LPgas supply tank isempty • Refillor replace tank. Dryer should heat when utility service isrestored.
or there has been a utility
interruption of natural gas
(gas models}
Dryer shakes or Someshaking/noiseis • Move dryer to an even floor space,or adjust levelinglegsas necessary
makes noise normal. Dryer may be until even.
sitting unevenly
Greasy spots on Improper useof fabric • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
clothes softener
Drying dirty items with • Useyour dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items
clean ones and the dryer.
Clothes were not • Sometimesstainswhich cannot be seenwhen the clothes are wet
completely clean appear after drying. Useproper washing procedures before drying.
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Cleanlint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sortlint producers (likechenille)from lint collectors (likecorduroy).
Staticelectricity can • Seesuggestions in this section under.Static.
attract lint
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper,tissue, etc. left in • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
pockets
.Staticoccurs Nofabric softenerwas • Try a fabric softener.
used
• Bounce®FabricConditioner DryerSheets have been approved for use
in all GEDryerswhen usedin accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Overdrging • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust setting to Less Drg or Damp Drg.
Synthetics, permonent • Try a fabric softener.
press ond blends con
couse stotic
Inconsistent drying Type of heot • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used
times (electric,natural or LPgas),sizeof load,types offabrics, wetness of
clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes take too Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items(generally,a
longto drg well-sorted washer load isa well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavg fabrics • Large,heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry.
(likebeach towels) Separate large,heavy fabrics into smaller loadsto speeddrying
time.
Controls improperlg set • Hatch control settings to the load you are drying.
Lint filter is full • Cleanlint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructedducting • Checkinstallation instructions for proper ducting/venting.
• Hake sure ducting isclean,free of kinksand unobstructed.
• Checkto see ifoutsidewall damper operateseasily.
• Checkthe Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is
correct.
Blown fuses or tripped circuit • Replacefuses or reset circuit breakers.Sincemost dryers usetwo
breoker fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.
Overlooding/combining Ioocls • Donot put more than one washer load inthe dryer at a time.
Unclerlooding • Ifyou are drying only one ortwo items, add a few items to ensure
proper tumbling.
Clothes are Overdrging • Selecta shorter drying time.
wrinkled
• Removeitems while they stillhold a slight amount ofmoisture.
Selecta LessDrg or Damp Drg setting.
Letting items sit in drger after • Removeitems when cycle endsand fold or hang immediately.
cgcleends
Overloading • Separate large loadsinto smaller ones.
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will noturollg • Toavoid shrinkage,follow garment care labelsexactly.
shrink when washed. Others • Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
con be sofelg washed, but will
shrink in the drger • Ifyou are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, do not
machine wash or tumble dry it.
Troubleshooting Tips
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Notes:
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Hotpoint Druer Warrantu.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule
service, on-line 24 hours a day, visit us at Hotpoint.com, or call
800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and
model number available when calling for service.
Staple gour receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
For The Period Of:
One Year
From the dote of the
original purchase
We Will Replace:
Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis
limited one-uear warrant U,we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related servicecosts
to replacethe defective part.
What Is Not Covered:
•Servicetrips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
• Improper installation (including improper venting], delivery
or maintenance.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
• Replacement of the light bulb.
• Products which are not defective or broken, or which are
working as described in the Owner's Manual.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
• Defects or damage due to operation in freezing
temperatures.
• Damage caused after delivery.
• Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIED WARRANTIES--Yoursole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warrant U. AnUimplied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantaOilit U or fitness for
a particular purpose, are limited to one gear or the shortest period allowed OUlaw.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by aGEAuthorized Servicer is not available you
may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized
GEService location. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service coils to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also hove other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
Warrantor'. General Electric Compang. Louisville, KY 40225
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Individualsqualified to servicetheir own appliances can have parts or accessoriessent directly to their homes
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by ang user. Other servicing
generallg should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper
servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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Instrucciones de seguridad ........ 2-4
Instrucciones de operaci6n
Ajustes de control ....................... 6
C6mo cambiar la puerta .................. 7
C6mo cargar e usar la secadora ......... 8, 9
Tablero de control
de la secadora ........................... 5
Ventilaci6n de la secadora ................ 9
Soluci6n a problemas
comunes ......................... 10,11
Soporte al consumidor
Garantia ............................... 13
Soporte al consumidor .................. 14
Escriba los n_)meros del
modelo g de serie aqui:
No. de modelo
No. de serie
Estos nQmeros se encuentran
en una etiqueta en la parte
frontal de la secadora, detr6s
de la puerta.
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INFORiVlACIONIivlPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD.
LEA TODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.
iADVERTENCIA!
Por su seguridad, debe seguir las indicaciones de este manual para minimizar
el riesgo de incendio o e×plosiSn, descarga el_ctrica, o para evitar dafios a la
propiedad, lesiones personales, o muerte.
•No almacene ni use gasolina u otros • La instalaci6n y el servicio Io deben
vapores inflamables y liquidos en las Ilevar a cabo un instalador calificado,
pro×imidades de este o cualquier otro la agencia de servicio o el proveedor de
electrodom_stico, gas.
QUa- HACER SI USTED HUELE GAS:
F_ No intente encender un f6sforo, o un
cigarrillo, oencender cualquier
electrodom_stico el_ctrico o de gas.
F_ No toque ning(Jn interruptor el_ctrico;
no use ning(Jn tel_fono en el edificio.
F_ Desocupe el habitaci6n, edificio o 5rea
afectada.
[_ Llame inmediatamente a su proveedor
de gas usando el tel_fono de alg(ln
vecino. Siga las instrucciones del
proveedor de gas cuidadosamente.
F_si usted no puede ponerse en contacto
con su proveedor de gas, Ilame al
departamento de bomberos.
Oecreto para hacer cumplir los leges sabre t6xicos g agua potable de California
Este decreto requiere que el Gobernador de California publique una lista de las sustancias que el
estado sabe que causan c6ncer, defectos de nacimiento y otros da_os reproductivos y requiere que los
comerciantes le adviertan a sus consumidores sabre el potencial de exposici6n a tales sustancias.
Loselectrodom6sticos de gas pueden causar la exposici6n a cuatro de estas sustancias, concretamente
benceno, mon6xido de carbono, formaldeh[do y hall[n, principalmente causados par la combusti6n
incompleta del gas natural o de combustibles LP.
Cuando las secadoras est6n ajustadas apropiadamente, se minimiza la combusti6n incompleta. La
exposici6n a estas sustancias puede minimizarse aOnm6s ventilando apropiadamente la secadora hacia
el exterior.
INSTALACION APROPIADA
Antes de usarse, la secadora se debe instalar apropiadamente de acuerdo con los Instrucciones de
instalaci6n. Si no ha recibido una hoja de Instrucciones de instalaci6n, puede obtener una copia
visitando Hotpoint.com o Ilamando a1800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
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INFORiVlACIONIivlPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD.
LEA TODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTES DE USAR.
iADVERTENCIA!
SU AREA DE SECADO
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• IVlantengael @ea debajo y alrededor de
sus electrodom6sticos libre de materiales
combustibles (pelusas,papel,trapos, etc.),
gasolina, productos qu[micosy otros I[quidos
y vapores inflamables.
• IVlantengael pisoalrededor de sus •
electrodom6sticos limpios y secospara reducir
la posibilidadde un accidente.
• Supervisea losnitios en caso de que ellosusen •
la secadora ojueguen cerca de ella durante su
operaci6n. Nopermita que los nitiosjueguen con
la secadora, en su interior, sobre ella o ning0n
otro electrodom6stico.
Mantenga todos losarticulos de limpieza (tales
como detergentes y blanqueadores)fuera del
alcance de losnitios, preferiblemente encerrados en
un gabinete. Pongaatenci6n alas advertencias en
lasetiquetas de losenvasespara evitar accidentes.
Mantenga el 6rea alrededor de la salida y
las 6reas cercanas libres de acumulaci6n de
pelusas, polvillo y suciedad.
Nunca trepe ni seponga de pie sobre la parte
superior de la secadora.
CUANDO USE SU SECADORA
Nunca introduzca susmanos en el interior de
la secadora mientras eltambor giratorio est6
movi6ndose. Antes de agregar y sacar ropa, espere
hasta que el tambor giratorio se haya detenido.
• Limpie elfiltro de pelusas antes de cada carga
para evitar la acumulaci6n de pelusas en el interior
de la secadora o en la habitaci6n. NOOPERELA
SECADORASINELFILTRODEPELUSASENSU
LUGAR.
• No lave o seque articulos que se hayan limpiado,
lavado, remojado o salpicado con sustancias
combustibles o explosivas(tales como cera, aceite,
pintura, gasolina, desengrasadores,solventes de
tintoreria, kerosene).Estassustancias producen
vapores que podrian incendiarse o explotar. No
agregue estassustancias al agua de lavado. No use
ni coloque estas sustancias alrededor de la lavadora
o secadora durante su uso.
• No coloque articulos expuestos a aceite
de cocinar en la secadora. Losarticulos
contaminados con aceites de cocinar podrian
contribuir a formar una reacci6n quimica que podria
causar que una carga de ropas se incendie.
• Cualquierarticulo sobre el cual usted us6
un solventede limpieza o que contenga materiales
inflamables (talescomo patios de limpieza,
trapeadores, toallas usadas en salones de belleza,
restaurantes o barberias)no se deben colocar en el
interior o en las proximidades de la secadora basra
que lossolventes o liquidos inflamables se hayan
removido. Existenmuchos articulos inflamables
en el hogar tales como la acetona, el alcohol, la
gasolina, el kerosene,algunos limpiadores,algunos
quitamanchas, aguarr6s, trementina, ceras,
removedores de ceray productos que contengan
derivados del petr61eo.
• El proceso de lavado puede reducir la habilidad
de retardar la flamabilidad de algunas telas.
Paraevitar tal resultado,siga lasinstrucciones
delfabricante de lastelas con mucho cuidado.
• Noseque articulos que contengan goma, pl6stico,
espuma o materiales similarestales como sostenes
(brasieres)con relleno,ganchos de goma, alfombras
de batio, baberos de nitio, pantalones de nitio,
bolsas pl6sticasy almohadas que se puedan derretir
o quemar. Algunos materiales gomosos, cuando
secalientan, bajo ciertas circunstancias podrian
incendiarse por combusti6n espont6nea.
• Durante su operaci6n,no almacene encima de la
secadora pl6sticos,papel o ropa que sepuedan
quemar o derretir.
• Lasprendas de vestir etiquetadas "Dryaway
from heat" (Secaralejadas del calor)o "Donot tumble
dry" (Nosecar pot giro)--tales como chaquetas
salvavidasque contienen capoc- no se deben
colocar en susecadora.
• Noseque articulos de fibra de vidrio en su secadora.
Estopodria ocasionar irritaci6n en la pieldebido a
lasparticulas restantes que sepodrian adherir a la
ropa durante usossubsecuentes de la secadora.
• Para minimizar la posibilidadde una descarga
el6ctrica, desconecte 6ste electrodom6stico de su
tomacorriente o desconecte la secadora del panel
de distribuci6n el6ctrica del edificio removiendo el
fusible o desconectando el circuito antes de dar
cualquier tipo de mantenimiento o limpieza (conla
excepci6nde remover}, limpiar el filtro de la pelusa).
NOTA:accionar la perilla Selectora de ciclo a una
posici6n de apagado (Off)o apretar PAUSE(PAUSA),
NOdesconecta el electrodom6stico de la fuente de
alimentaci6n el6ctrica.
• Noobstruya el flujo del aire ventilado. Noapile,
no coloque ropa,no echealfombras al frente o al
respaldode la secadora. 3

INFORMACI(3N IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD.
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR.
_k iADVERTENCIA!
CUANDO USE SU SECADORA (cont.)
• Nunca intente operar 6ste electrodom6stico
siest6 daflado, sino funciona bien,siest6
parcialmente desarmado, o sile faltan partes
o 6stas est6n rotas,incluyendo daflos al cable
el6ctrico.
Elinterior de la m6quina y la conexi6n
del tubo de escape en el interior de la secadora
sedeben limpiar por Iomenos una vezal a_o por
parte de un t6cnico calificado. Ver la secci6n
C6mo usar la secadora.
Sisusecadora esde gas,6sta est6 equipada con
un encendido el6ctrico autom6tico yno necesita
una luzpiloto. NO INTENTEENCENDERLACON UN
FOSFORO.Podrianresultar quemaduras por tener
su mano en lascercan[as del quemador cuando el
encendido el6ctrico autom6tico comience.
que usted use un suavizante de telas en el ciclo
de lavado, de acuerdo con lasinstrucciones
del fabricante para estos productos, o trate un
producto en el que el fabricante le proporcione
una garant[a escrita en el paquete especificando
que es seguro para usaren lassecadoras. Los
problemas de servicioo de rendimiento causados
por estos productos son responsabilidad de
losfabricantes de estosproductos yno est6n
cubiertos por la garant[a de 6ste electrodom6stico.
Nunca atomice cualquiertipo de aerosolen,
sobreo cerca de la secadora.Nouse ninguntipo
de limpiador aerosolal limpiarel interior de la
secadora.Humospeligrososo choque el6ctrico
pueden ocurrir.
Esposibleque usted deseesuavizarsu ropa
o reducir la electricidad est6tica en ella usando
una toalla suavizante para secadora o un
acondicionador antiest6tico. Recomendamos
CUANDO NO SE ENCUENTRE USANDO SU SECADORA
Cuando desconecte 6ste electrodom6stico, agarre
el enchufe firmemente para evitar daBos al
cable el6ctrico mientras Iohale.Coloqueel cable
el6ctrico en un lugar alejado de las6reas de tr6fico
para que nadie Iopise,tropiece o Iopueda daBar.
No intente hacer reparaciones o reemplazar
ninguna parte de 6ste electrodom6stico ni intente
Ilevara cabo ning0n tipo de servicio a no serque
Iorecomiende el Manualdel propietario o
instrucciones publicadas que usted entienda
ytenga la habilidad de Ilevar a cabo.
• Antes de desechar esta secadora o de removerla
para darle servicio, remueva la puerta de la
secadora para evitar que alg0n ni_o
seesconda en su interior.
• No intente alterar los controles.
LEAVSIGAESTAINFORIVlACIONDESEGURIDADCONIvlUCHOCUIDADO.
GUARDE ESTASINSTRUCCIONES
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InformaciOn sobre el tablero de control de la secadora. Hotpoint.com
Ik iAD VERTENCIA!
Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga el@ctricao lesiones a personas, lea las INSTRUCCIONESIMPORTANTESDE
SEGURIDADantes de utilizar este aparato.
Puede ubicor su nOmero de modelo en Io etiqueto de Ioporte frontal de Io secodoro, detrds de Io puerto. A Io largo de este manual,
los funciones yIo oporiencio podrion set diferentes o su modelo.
Temperature
Wrin kie Free
Medium
Cottons Ruff
_°_ ° _ Cottons
Start _g O H°_
Pushtostor_ Aut_c
K! n m
70
Timed Org
Temperature o_
Optimum Dry More Dry Wrinkle
More Dry LessDry Free
eAutomoU¢
Cottons Easy Core
_egular Cottons
Autom_
OFF(
Quick Ruff 10e• 70
20e •60 Timed Drg
--Kl n
NOTA: los tiempos de secado variar6n de acuerdo al tipo de calor utilizado (el@ctrico, natural o gas LP),
vo/umen de carga, tipo de re/as, nive/ de hum•dad de/a ropa gestado de/os conductos de escape.

Informaci6n sobre los ajustes de control.
IMPORTANTE: limpie el filtro de pelusa cada vez que utilice la secadora.
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Cuidado de las telas/Temperatura (No todas las caractefisticas estdn en todos los modelos)
Cottons Regular Para telas de algod6n de normales a pesadas.
(Agodones Regular)
Wrinkle Free/
Eosg CareMedium
(ArticulosSin LasArrugasl
Cuidado f6cil Media)
Para telas sint@icas,tejidos de mezclay articulos etiquetados coma
de permanent press(planchado permanente).
KnitslDelicates Low Enalgunos modelos.Para artfculos delicados,de tela sint@icay
(Articulos Tejidos/ etiquetados coma tumble dry low (centrifugado de secado lento).
Prendas Delicadas Bajo)
Fluff No Heat Para esponjar articulos sin utilizar calor. Useel ciclo de Timed Drg
(Espon]ado Sin Calor) (SecadoCronometrado).
Losciclosautom6ticos detectan autom6ticamente el nivelde sequedad de lastelas.Seleccione
Less Dry {MenosSeco)sidesea que susprendas permanezcan levemente hOmedasal final del
ciclo de secado.SeleccioneMore Dry {M6sSeco)sidesea que tengan un tacto m6s seco.Losciclos
cronometrados se ejecutan durante un per[ado determinado de tiempo.
Ciclos de secado (No todas los caracteristicas estdn en todos los modelos)
Cottons Para telas de algod6n y la mayoria de lastelas de hilo.Para la mayoria
(Algodonesl de las cargas,seleccioneOptimum Dry {Secedo6ptimo)(en algunos
modelos).
Wrinkle Free Para articulos que no se arrugan, planchado permanente y delicados,
(Articulos Sin asicoma articulos tejidos.
LasArrugos)
Timed Dry Programe el CycleSelector(Selectorde ciclo)al tiempo de secado
(SecadoCronometrado) deseado.
Fluffor Quick Fluff Para esponjar o refrescar prendas,telas,telas de hilo y almohadas que
(Esponjado o ya seencuentran secas.Usela opci6n de FluffNo Heat {Esponjodo
Esponjodo R6pidoL Sin Color).Proporciona l0 minutos de centrifugado sin calor.
Inicio-Cierre la puerta de la secadora.SeleccioneStart (Iniciafl.Abrir la puerta durante la operaci6n
detendr6 lasecadora. Para reiniciar la secadora, cierre la puerta y seleccioneStart {Inicior)para
completar el ciclo.
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