RCA BVLR333ET User manual

Models: BVLR333ET BVLR333GT
Dryer
Ownerk Manual
Impoflant Safety Information
Operating Instructions
71e Controls on YourDryer
If Something Goes Wrong
Before YouCall For Service
RCAService Numbers
Warranty, Back Cover
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Welcome to the RCA family. We’re Best of all, you’ll experience
proud of our-quality products and these values each time you do
we believe in dependable service. the laundry. That’s important,
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use because your new dryer will be
manual and you’ll hear it in the part of your family for along time.
friendly voices of our customer
service department.
Staple your receipt to the inside back Write down the model and serial
cover of this manuaL numbers here. They are on the label
Before on the front of the dryer behind
the door.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Before you call for service, If you do need service, you can
there are afew things you can relax knowing help is only aphone
Help us do to help us serve you better. call away.Alistof toll-free customer
service numbers is included on the
helpyou Read this manual. It contains inside back cover.
instructions to help you use and
maintain your dryer properly.
Save time and mone~ Check the
section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This sec-
tion was designed to solve common
problems you might encounter.
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Read all safetyinformation beforeusing
AWARMU(2 For your safety the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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 aqualified
installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
explosion or to prevent property
lF YOUSMELL GAS
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Do not tryto light any 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 your gas
supplier from aneighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
ACaliforniaSafe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcementAct
This act requires the governor Gas appliances can cause
of California to publish alist of minor exposure to four of these
substances known to the state 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 dryers will
minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can
be minimized further by properly
venting the dryer to the outdoors.
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Read all safetyinformation befo~eusing
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when ushg your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following sections.
sUse 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 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 semice
location nearest you.
–Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
–Installor store where the tempera-
ture isabove 50”F. (10”C.). Do
not install the dryerwhere itwill
be exposed to the weather.
–Connect to aproperly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
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Gas dryers MUST be exhausted
to the outside. Carefully follow
the Exhausting details in the
Installation Instructions.
Exhausting electric dryers to
the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent
large amounts of moisture and
lintfrom being blo~rn into the
room. Carefully follow the
Exhausting details in the
[installation Instructions.
Do not repair or replace
anypart of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this
Owner’s Manual or in published
user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills
to carry out.
When 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
klocated so that it~rillnot be
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.

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Exhaust Duct–See Installation
Instructions. Use only rigid metal
or flexible metal 4“ diameter
ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE AFIRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE AFIRE IFIT COL-
LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER-
WISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
Do not dry articles containing
rubber, plastic, or similar
materials (such aspadded bras,
tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
mats, 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 the dryer during operation.
Garments labeled “Dry Away
from Heat” or “Do not Tumble
Dry” (such as lifejackets contain-
ing Kapok) must not be put in
your dryer.
Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive
substances (such aswax, 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.
Any article on which you have
used acleaning 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.
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Read allsafetyin-formationbeforeusing
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Clean the lint filter before
each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the
dryer or in the room. DO
NOT OPERATE THE DRYER
WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER
IN PLACE.
Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances
free from the accumulation
of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct
connection inside the dryer
should be cleaned periodically
by aqualified individual.
Never reach into the dryer
while the drum ismoving.
Before loading, unloading or
adding clothes, wait until the
drum has completely stopped.
Do not dry fiberglass articles
in your dryer. Skin irritation
could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked
up by clothing during subse-
quent dryer uses.
The laundry process can
reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics. To avoid such a
result, the garment manufacturer’s
care instructions should be
followed very carefully.
Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on,
or with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose
of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials
properly. Before discarding a
dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer
compartment.
Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.)out of the reach
of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to
reduce the possibility of slipping.
To minimize the 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 (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE: Turning the Cycle
Selector knob to an OFF
position does NOT
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.

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Do not tamper with the controls.
Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or
has missing or broken parts,
including adamaged cord
or plug.
Never climb on or stand on the
dryer top.
Ifyours is agas dryer, it is
equipped with an automatic
electric ignition and does not
have apilot light. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH
AMATCH. Burns may result
from having your hand in the
vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.
You may wish to soften your
laundered fabrics or reduce
the static electricity in them
by using dryer-applied fabric
softeners or an anti-static
conditioner. We recommend
you use either afabric softener
in the wash cycle, according to
the manufacturer’s instructions
for those products, or trya
dryer-added product for which
the manufacturer gives written
assurance on the package that
their product can be safely used
in your dryer.
Service or performance prob-
lems caused by the use of these
products are the responsibility
of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered
under the warranty of this
atmliance.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

The
controls
on your
dyer
START
START
AClean the Lint Filter
Clean the lint filter each time you use the drye~
CAUTION:
Do not operate the dryer without the lint filfer
in place.
ASelecting Drying Cycle
Select an automatic or timed cycle. See the
above Cycle Descriptions.
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—Cycle Descriptions
Automatic Drying Cycles Timed FluffCycle 4
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Cyclesautomaticallysensefabricdryness Cycle runsfor aselected time
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Automatic Permanent Press Automatic Cottons & Timed Fluff f
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For syntheticblends and delicates. For cottons and mostlinens.For For “fluffhg” itemswithout heat. ~
SelectMore Dryfor heavierloads, mostloadssetatthe LargeM. Set
Less Dryfor lighter loads. towardsMore fhyfor heavierand wetter ;
fabrics, Less DV for lighterfabrics.
AUTOMATIC
COITONS
(HIGH HEAT)
MORE
DRY
OFF
OFF MORE
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‘“’= PERMANENT PRESS
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AStarting Dryer
●Close the dryer door.
●Select START.
Opening the door during the operation will
stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the
door and select START to complete the cycle.
NOTE:
Automatic drying times will vary according to the
type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LPgas),
size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes
and condition of exhaust ducts.
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SpecialtyCare Guide
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer Care Label or instructions when laundering.
Otherwise use the information below as ageneral guide.
Pillows Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could
escape. Dryonly one pillow at atime. Stop dryer occasionally and
shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying. Check pillow
at the end of drying time. If it is not completely dry, reset dryer
for more drying time.
Dryon medium heat only. .
CAUT/O/lt Do not dry pillows containing foam rubber.
Blankets Add 2–4 drytowelsand one blanket and dryfor 20–25 minutes.
Dryonly one blanket at atime. Do not dry for more than 25
minutes. At the end of drying cycle block the blanket back to its
original shape. Allow blanket to dry thoroughly before storing.
Cotton Use amedium heat drying setting.
Synthetic Use the fluff drying setting.
Down Use the fluff drying setting.
Extra Large Items Use amedium heat drying setting.
(Includes Dry only one extra large item at atime. Dry for 20 minutes. When
comforters, time isup, check and redistribute load. Reset dryer and check at
blankets and 5minute intervals.Check after each 5minutes to ensure articles do
mattresspads. )not fill dryer drum. Large, wet articles should have ample room in
the dryer, but as they dry and fluff up they may not have room to
tumble.
CAL/T/O/V: Items without room to tumble mayblock airflow and
could resultin scorched items. Dry mattress pads separate}. Use
amedium heat drying setting. ..
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As ageneral rule, if clothes are
sorted properly for the washer, they
are sorted properly for the dryer.
Sotf by color Separate lint producers from
(Separate colorfast from lint collectors
non-colorfast fabrics*) ●Lint producers: terry cloth and
●whites chenille
●Lights ●Lint collectors: velveteen and
●Darks corduroy
Separate by fabric type Soti by weight
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Cottons and linens ●Heavy Items
Permanent press cottons ●Light Items
*Non-colorfast
fabrics may bk?edor-fade. Sort@
and blends
Synthetic and poly knits individual color.
Delicates
Avoid drying very small loads. QDo not dry the following items:
Sort clothes by weight so you ●
won’t have to run an extra cycle ●
for one or two heavier, slower ●
drying items. ●
Do not add fabric softener sheets ●
once the load has become warm. ●
This may cause fabric softener
stains.
Do not overload. This causes
inefficient operation and
unnecessary wrinkling. Clothes
need to tumble freely.
Fiberglass items
Woolens
Rubber coated items
Plastics
Items with plastic trim
Foam-filled items
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Care &Cleaning
The drum 1srust-resistant and
requires no special care.
Wipe off any spills or washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with
adamp cloth. Try not to strike
the surface with sharp objects.
Dryer control panel and finishes
may be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soil and stainremover
products if such products are
sprayed on or have direct contact
with the dryer.
Apply these pretreatment products
awayfrom the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pretreatment products
isnot covered by your warranty.
Before every dryer use, clean the
lint filter. Moisten your fingers and
reach into the filter opening. Run
your fingers across the filter.
To keep your dryer operating at
peak performance, be sure to have
atechnician vacuum the lint from
the machine every three years.
To store your dryer for ashort
period of time, disconnect the
power supply and clean the lint
filter.
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Inspect and clean the dryer To clean the exhaust duct follow
exhaust ducting at least once
ayear to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can
lengthen the drying time.
these stem:
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Turn off electrical supply by
disconnecting the plug from
the wall socket.
Disconnect exhaust duct from
the dryer.
Vacuum the exhaust duct with
the hose attachment.
Reconnect the exhaust duct to
the dryer.
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Make sure the inside flaps of the
exhaust hood move freely (you
may want to check with amirror).
Make sure inside flaps are fully
open when dryer is operating.
Make sure there is not wild life
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting
inside the exhaust duct or hood.
Check the inside of the exhaust
hood with amirror to rid of debris

Problem PossibleCauses Whatto Do
Dryerisunplugged ●Make sure the dryer plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.
Fuseisblown/circuit .Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
breakeristripped box and replace fuse or resetbreaker.
IVOTEMostelectricdryersusetwobreakers.
Fuseisblown/circuitbreaker .Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box
istripped,thedryermay and replace fuse or resetbreaker.
tumblebutnot heat
Gas serviceisoff ●Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main
shutoff are fully open.
Someshaking/noiseisnormal. ●Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust
Dryermaybe sitting unevenly as necessary until even.
Improperuseof fabricsoftener ●Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Dryingdirtyitemswith ●Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty
cleanones items can stainclean items and the dryer.
Clotheswerenot completely .Sometimess~ins whichcannotbe Seenwhen
clean theclothes are wet “appear” after drying. Use
proper washing procedures before drying.
Lintfilteris full .Clean lintscreenbefore each load.
Impropersorting ●Sort lint producers (like chenille) from
lint collectors (like corduroy).
Staticelectricitycanattractlint .Seesuggestions in thissection under STATIC.
Overloading ●Separatelargeloads into smallerones.
Paper,tissue,etc.leftinpockets ●Emptyallpocketsbefore launderingclothes.
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Problem PossibleCauses WhattoDo
●Try afabric softener.
●Adjust controls for lessdrying.
No fabricsoftenerwasused ●Try afabric softener.
Synthetics,permanentpress ●Try afabric softener.
andblendscancausestatic
Impropersorting ●Separateheavyitems from lightweight items
(generally,awell-sortedwasherload isa
well-sorteddryerload).
Largeloads of heavyitems ●Large,heavyloads contain more moisture
(likebeachtowels) and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy
items into smaller loads to speed drying time.
Controlsimproperlyset ●Match control settings to the load you
are drying.
Lit filterisfull ●Clean lint filter before everv load.
Improperor obstructed ●Checkinstallationinstructions for proper
ducting ducting/venting.
●Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks
and unobstructed.
●Check to see if outside wall damper
operates easily.
●See the Venting the Dryer section.
Blownfuses or tipped ●Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since
circuitbreakers most dryers use 2fuses/breakers, make sure
both are operating.
Overloading/ ●Do not put more thanone washer load in
combiningloads the dryer at atime.
Underloading ●If you are drying only One or two items,
add afew items to ensure proper tumbling.
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Problem PossibleCauses Whatto00
●Select ashorter drying time
●Remove items while they sti
amount of moisture. 1hold aS1ght
Lettingitemssitin dryer ●Remove items when cycle ends and fold or
aftercycleends hang immediately.
Some fabricswillnaturally ●To avoid shrinka,qe, follow garment care
shrinkwhenwashed.Others labels exactly. -
canbe safelywashed,butwill ●Some items maybe pressed back into shape
shrink in the dryer. after drying.
shrinkage in
●If you are concerned about
aparticular item, do not machine wash or
tumble dry it.
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Venting theDryer
For the best drying performance
the dryer needs to be properly
vented. Carefully follow the details
on Exhausting in the Installation
Instructions.
●Use only rigid metal or flexible ●Use the shortest
metal
..< 4“ diameter ductwork
mslde the dryer cabinet or for
,
exhausting to the outside.
length possible.
QDo not crush or collapse.
●Avoid
-. resting the duct on sharp
objects.
●Do not use plastic or other com-
bustible du&work. ●Venting must conform to local
building codes.
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Individuals qualified to service Instructions contained in this man-
800-626-2002 their own appliances can have ual cover procedures to be per-
parts or accessories sent directly formed by any user. Other servicing
to theirhome. The GE partssystem generally should be referred to
provides access to over 4’7,000 qualified service personnel.
parts...and allGE Genuine Renewal Caution must be exercised, since
Partsare fully warranted. VISA, improper servicing may cause
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We’re proud of our service and FidlY if your problem is still
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/UeM,if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
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Manager, Consumer Relations
RCA Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of orip”naljmrchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARWNTY
For one year from date of original ***** *******************************
purchase, we will provide, free of charge, This warranty isextended to the original
parts and service labor in your home to
repair or replace any part of the dryer that purchaser and any succeeding owner for
fails because of amanufacturing defect. products purchased for ordinary home
use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty
isthe same except that it isLIMITED
because you must pay to ship the product
to the service shop or for the service tech-
nician’s travel costs to your home.
FOR SERVICE
We at RCA strive to provide the highest
quality products and service. Therefore
we have designated GE CONSUMER
SERVICE, aleader in the service indus-
try, to fulfill your service needs. Should
your appliance need service, during
warranty period or beyond, call
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) .
●Servicetrips to your home to teach you
how to use the product.
Read your Owner’s Manual. If you then
have any questions about operating the
product, please contact your dealer or:
Manager, Consumer Affairs
RCA Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY. 40225
●Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate elec-
trical, exhausting and other connecting
facilities.
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Replacement of house fuses or resetting
of circuit breakers.
Failure of the product if it is misused,
or used for other than the intended
purpose or used commercially.
Damage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
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IWARRANTOR ISNOT RESPONSIBLEFOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. I
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse uential damages, so the above
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limitation or exclusion ma not aply to you. This warranty gives you spec” lClegal rights, and you may
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also have other rights whlc vary rom state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, con-
sult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor:RCA Appliances If furtherhelp isneeded concerningthiswarranty,write:
Manager-Consurner Affairs, RCA Appliances, Louisville,KY 40225
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