Hotpoint HTDX100EM0WW 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
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.
234Dl157PO01 39-90406 05/27/10 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
Foryour 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 any other appliance.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL 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 inyour building.
[_ Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
[] Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions carefully.
[_ Ifyou cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publisha list ofsubstancesknown 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 exposureto four of these substances,namelg benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehgde and soot, caused primarilg bg the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.
Properlgadjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be
minimizedfurther by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
%PROPERINSTALLAWON
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
visiting Hotpoint.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).
I Properlyground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Followdetails
in Installation Instructions.
I Installor store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures belowfreezing or exposed
to the weather,which could cause permanent
damage and invalidate the warranty.
I Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
I Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of
all shipping materials properly.
Exhaust/Oucting:
r_l Gasdryers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside.
rz] useonly 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
Instructions.
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WARNING!
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
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Keepthe area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials (lint,
paper,rags,etc.),gasoline, chemicals and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
Keepthe floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.
I Keepall laundry aids(suchas detergents, bleaches,
etc.)out ofthe reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container
labelsto avoid injury.
I Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
WHEN USING YOUR DRYER
II Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding
clothes,wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
II Thelaundry processcan reduce the flame
retardancy of fabrics.Toavoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
care instructions.
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Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO
NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.
Do not wash or dry articlesthat 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.).Thesesubstances give
off vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add
these substancesto the wash water. Donot use
or placethese substances around your washer
or dryer during operation.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oilsin your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause
a clothes load to catch fire.
Any article on which you have useda cleaning
solvent or that 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 solvents or
flammable materials 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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Do not dry articlescontaining rubber,plastic
or similar materials such aspadded bras, tennis
shoes,galoshes,bath mats, rugs, bibs,baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows,etc. that may melt or burn.
Somerubber materials, when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by
spontaneous combustion.
Do not store plastic,paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
Garments labeled DryAway from Heat or DoNot
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.
Skinirritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock,unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the householddistribution 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 PAUSEdoesNOT
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
AWARNING!
WHEN USINGYOURDRYER(cont.)
I Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is I
damaged, malfunctioning,partiallg disassembled,or
has missingor broken parts, includinga damaged
cord or plug.
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Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at
least once a gear by a qualified technician. See
the Loading and Usingthe Dryersection.
If yours isa gasdryer, it isequipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have
a pilot light. DONOTATTEIVIpTTOLIGHTWITHA
MATCH.Burnsmay result from having your hand
in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.
Youmay wish to soften your laundered fabrics
or reducethe static electricity in them by using
a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend you useeither 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
in your dryer. Serviceor performance problems
caused by useof these products are the
responsibility ofthe manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the
warranty to this appliance.
WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
BGraspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Placethe cord away from traffic areas
so itwill not be stepped on,tripped over or
subjected to damage.
I Beforediscarding a dryer, or removing it from
service,remove the dryer door to prevent children
from hiding inside.
I Do not tamper with controls.
BDonot attempt to repair or replaceany part
ofthis applianceor attempt any servicingunless
specificallgrecommended inthis Owner's Manual
or in published user-repairinstructionsthat gou
understand and havethe skillsto carrg out.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the dryer control panel. Hotpoint.com
You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manual, features and
appearance may vary from your model.
START
PUSH TO START
TEMPERATURE COTTONS
WRINKLE FR£_ AUTOMATIC
MEO_UM
4o _o TIMED DRY
WRINKLE FREE
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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.