RCA DRB2655R Installation instructions

CoServices 15 Storing Dryer 11
Controls Setting Guide 8,9 Timed Drying 7
Crease Guard Feature 6User Maintenance Instructions 11
Dryer Exhaust 11 Warranty BackCover
Energy-Saving Tips 5
Knits Drying Tips 7,13
Light Bulb Replacement 11
Lint Filter 6,11
Loading 6,10
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating the Dryer 6
Perm. Press Drying Tips 7,13,14
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mPoRTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read dl instruetiombefore usingthis appliance.
Ir%4PoRTANTSANETYNOTICE
The CaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterand Toxic
EnforcementAct requiresthe governorof
Californiatopublishalist of substancesknown
to the stateto causecancer,birth defectsor other
reproductiveharm andrequiresbusinessesto waril
customersof potentialexposureto such substances.
Gas app~iancescan causeminorexposure
to four of thesesubstances,namelybenzene,
carbonmonoxide,formaldehydeand soot,
causedprimarilyby theincompletecombustion
of naturalgasor LP fuels,
Properiyadjusteddryers willminimizeincomplete
combustion.Exposureto thesesubstancescan be
minimizedfurtherby properlyventingthe dryers
to the outdoors.
Warning—Toreducethe risk offire,
electric shoek9or injury topersons
when using your appliance,followbasic
precautions,includingthefollowing:
QUsethisappIianceody for itsintended
purposeas describedin this Use and Care Book.
o
~This dryer nlust be properly
‘Q:;’.-installedand Iocatedinaccordance
‘.=, with”the InstallationInstructions
before it is used. If youdid not receive an
InstallationInstructionssheetwith yourdryer,
you can obtainone by contactingthe service
loacationnearestyou.
—Properlygroundtoconformwith all
governingcodesand ordinaneesoUollow
detailsinInstillation Instructions.
QDonotrepairor replaceany
part ofthe applianceor attempt
anyservicingunlessspecifically
recolnmendedinthisUseand CareBookor
inpublishedllser-repairinstructionsthat you
understandand havetheskillsto carry out.
@Whendisconnectingthisappliance
pullbythe plugrather than the cord
to avoiddamageto the cord orjunction
of cord and plug.Make sure that the cord is
locatedso that It will notbe steppedon,tripped
over or otherwisesubjectedto damageor stress.
To Minimize the Possibility
of aFireHazard
*ExhaustDuct—SeeInstallationInstructions.
Useonlyrigidmetalor flexiblemetal4“
diameterductworkinsidethe dryer cabinet
or for exhaustingto the outside.USE OF
PLASTICOR OTHERCOMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORKCAN CAUSEAFIRE.FOE OR
OTHEREASILYPUNCTUREDDUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE AFIRE IF IT COLLAPSESOR
BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN
USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.
~Do not use heattodryarticlescontainingrubber9
plastic,or similarmaterials(such as padded
bras, tennisshoes,galoshes,bath mats;rugs,bibs,
baby pants,plasticbags, etc.) as these materials
may meltor burn. Also, somerubber materials,
when heated,can under certain circumstances
producefire by spontaneouscombustion.
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—Locatewherethe temperatureisabove50°F.
(l@°C.)forsatisfactoryoperationofthe dryer
controlsystem,Donotin$tailor storethe
dryer whereit wiilbe exposedto the weather.
—Connecttoaproperlyrated, protected
a~]dsizedpowersupplycircuittoavoid
electricaloverload.
—Exhausting tothe outside isSTRONGLY
RECOIWMENDEDto preventlargeamounts
---- of moistureand lint from being blown into the
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*Neverclimbonor stand onthe dryer top.
oIf yoursisagasdryer,it isequippedwithan
automaticelectricignitionand doesnothave
apilotlight.DONOTATTEM~ TOLIGHT
WITH AMATCH.Bums may result from having
yourband in the vicinityof the burner when the
automaticignitionmay turn on.
Youmaywishtosoftenyour laundered
fabricsor reducetheshtic electricityinthem.
WerecommendyoLluseeitherafabric softener
in the wash cycle,accordingto the manufacturer’s
instructionsfor thoseproducts,or try adryer-added
productfor whichthe manufacturergiveswritten
assuranceon the packagethat theirproductcan be
safelyused in yourdryer.
Serviceor performanceproblemscausedby
theuse of theseproductsare the responsibility
of the manufacturersof thoseproductsand are
notcoveredunderthe warrantyof this appliance.
EmRGY=SAWG TWS
~Sortclothesby weightsoyoLlwon’thaveto run anextracyclefor
oneor twoheavier,slower-dryingitems.
*Do notoverloadyourdryer.Forefficientdrying,clothesneed
to tumblefreely.
~UseAutomaticCycleswheneverpossibleto helppreventoverdryingand
to saveenergy.
oTohelppreventironing,usePermPress(Medium)or Knits/Delicates
(Low).Removegarmentspromptlyat endof dryingcycleandplace
onhangers,
oDryyourclothesin consecutiveloads.Usinga“warm”dryer
willsaveenergy.
Cleanthedryerlintfiltereachtimeyoudry.
QCleanthedryerexhaustductingat leastonceaye~ar.Apartiallyclogged
exhaustcanlengthendryingtime.

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HowToOPEMTE YOUR DRYER
,CYCLES
Hl:ll .MEOIUM
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HEAVY DUTY 6CYCLE
LARGE CAPACITY
AUTOffiATICDRYER
LO* *e::;;;:
(KHIIS) 6
DRYING SELECTIONS CREASEGUARO SIGNAL START cRmE GUARO
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~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ ~~]~~~.Cleanthelintfiltereachtimethedryerisused.Alwaysbesurethelintfilterisin place.
Don’tusethedryerwithoutit. SeetheCareandCleaningsection.
sortand Load the clothes
Goodsortingfor thedryerbeginsat thewasher.Generally,if clothesaresortedrightforwashing,they’resorted
rightfor drying.If youdomix varioustypesof fabricsinyourload,setthecontrolsforthelighter-weightfabrics
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andremovewhendry.Resetcontrolsfor theremainingheavierfabrics.
~~~~~~ ~O~~~O]S.SeetheControlsSettingGuide.
@Dryi12gselections.
Selecttheproperheatfor
yourload.
NOTE:FLUFF(NOHEAT)
is to beusedonlywiththe
Timedcycles.
@crease Guard.
(OperatesonlywithAutomatic
cycles).
TurntheCreaseGuardknobto
YEStohelpminimizewrinkle-
settingin yourclothes.Crease
Guardprovidesapproximately
onehourof no-heattumbling
aftertheclothesaredry.
@End-of-Cycle Selector.
(Operates‘withanycycle).
Selectthissignal,if desired,
to remindyoutoremove
clothesfromthedryerwhen
cycleends.SeetheEnd-of
CycleSignalsectionatright.
@Cycle Selector.
—TumthecycleSelectorto
thedesiredcyclesetting.
Theselectormaybeturned
in eitherdirection.
StartKnob.
TurntheStartknobto start
thedryer.(Openingthedoor
duringoperationstopsthe
dryer.Torestart,closethe
doorandturntheStartknob.)

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1313d.-Qf-CJ7Qi~Sigll~loOperateswithanycycle.
Thesignalcontrolcanbcsetanywherebetween
C~FFand LOUD,dependingon thedesiredsound
level.Thesignalwillsoundjust beforetheendof
thecycleto remindyoL]toremovetheclothes.
Tost{~pthesignalwhilesounding,turnthe signal
controlto OFFor advancetheCycleSelectortoOFF,
Thesignalshouldalwaysbeusedwhendrying
polyesterknitsor permanentpressitemswhich
shouldberemovedas soonas thedlyerstopsto
helppreventsettingof ~rinkles.
Thesignalshouldalsobeusedwiththe
CreaseGuardfeature.
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The Difference Between Automaticand Timed Drying
Automatic Drying Timed Drying
WhenusingtheElectronicCycles,theAL~to-~ei?si WhenusingtheTimedCycles,youselectthenumber
syste~~zcontinuallysensesthemoisturein thetumbling of minutesyouwishthedryertorun andit turnsoffat
clothes,determineswhenthey~redriedto yourpre- theendofthistimeperiod.
selectedsetting,andterminatesthecycle
autotnatically.Referto theControlsSettingGuidefor
recommendedsettings.TheCycleSelectorwillnot
advanceuntilclotheshavereachedacertaindegreeof
dryness.
Polyester Knits &Permanent Press DryingTips
“DO NOT OVERLOAD— 0REMOT7ECLOTHES ~PLACE ON HANGERS—
Garmentsbeii~gdriedor PROMPTLY—TOhelpprevent Permanentpressandpolyester
dewrinkledshouldtumblefreely. wrinkling,removeclothesfrom knitgarmentslookbestif placed
thedryerpromptlyattheendof onhangersafterdrying.
thedryingcycles.
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Fabric Care
DryingSelection:ficycle cycle setting
HeavyorNormalSetting.
Load
Cottons
(High) AutomaticCycle
or
TimedCycle
Cottons and Linens
45minutesfordry;20minutes
fordampdryironing.
PermanentPress.UseCrease-Guardfeature
ifdesired.10minutestode-wrinkle
garmentsthathavenotbeenwashed.
PermanentPress,TreatedCottons,
BlendswithCotton Perm.Press
(Medium) AutomaticCycle
orTimedCycle
Synthetics—Polyester,Nylon,
AcrylicKnitsandWovenFabrics
Sturdy PermanentPress
(Medium)
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
AutomaticCycle
AutomaticCycle
PermanentPress.UseCrease-Guardfeature
ifdesired,
Knits.UseCrease-Guardfeature
ifdesired.
Knits.
Delicate
Knits/Delicates AutomaticCycle
(Low)
SilksandWools,Blendsincluding
SilksandWools Knits.
RayonandAcetate Knits/Delicates AutomaticCycle
(Low)
Down-filledGarments,ifmachine
washinganddryingarerecommended Cottons AutomaticCycle
(High) NormalSetting.
Cottons
(High) AutomaticCycle
or
TimedCycle
HeavyorNormalSetting.
BabyClothes—Sturdy:Diapers,
Nightgowns,Shirts,Pads,Sheets,
ReceivingBlankets,Coveralls.See
SpecialInstructions 45minutes.
Knits. w AutomaticCycle
BabyClothes-Delicate Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Cottons
(High)
Blankets—Wool,Part-wool,Cotton,
Electric,Synthetic.Seebelowunder
“Extra-largeItems.”
Curtains,Slipcovers,Draperies.
DONOTMACHINEDRY
FIBERGLASS.
ChenilleBedspreads,Robes.
Seebelowunder“Extra-lmgeItems.”
Setat20to25minutes.TimedCycle
Forfirstsetting,setat 20minutes:
Cottons
(High) TimedCycle Forsecondsetting,setat 15minutes.
Firstsetting—20minutes; .
additionalsettinEs—5minutes.
Cottons
(High) TimedCycle
Rubber-coatedItems,Laminated
Fabrics,Vinyl,Plasticsand
ArticleswithPlasticTrim.
BathmatsandRugs
Fluff
NoHeat TimedCycle Setfortimedesired.
Cottons TimedCycle Firstsetting—20minutes;
additionalsettings—5minutes.
Firstsetting—20minutes;
secondsetting—15minutes;
additionalsettings—5minutes.
(High)
TimedCycleExtra-largeItems—QueenorKing
SizeSheets,BlanketsorSpreads,
SleepingBags,InsulatedJacketsor
Suits,MattressCovers(Pads),
QuiltedBedspreads.
Perm.Press
(Medium)
Pillows—FeatherandPolyester-
filled(ifmanufacturerrecommends
theybedriedin adryer).See
SpecialInstructions.
Setat 50minutes.
Cottons
(High) TimedCycle
*ThetermsHigh,MediumandLowHeatarethoseusuallyfoundonfi~briccarelabels.Forbestresults,followyourfabriccarelabels.
NOTE:TheCycleSelectorsettingsindicatedabovearetobeusedasaguide.Youmayfindthatbestresultsareobtainedbysettingthe
CycleSelectortoeithersideoftherecommendedsettings.
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LpecialImtmetions
Donotdrynon-colorfastitemswithwhitesorlight-coloreditems,
Donotoverloaddryer;clothesshouldtumblefreely.Removepromptlyassoonasdryerstops;placeclothesorIhangersto
minimizewrinkling.
Donotoverloaddryer;clothesshouldtumblefreely.Removepromptlyassoonasdryerstops;placeclothesonhangersto
minimizewrinkling. *
Drysilksandwoolsinyourdryeronlyifrecommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.Followinstructionscarefully
Tumbledryingismandatory.Downmustbethoroughlydriedtoremoveodorandpreventmildewing.Placetwolarge,drytowels
inthedryertoimprovetumblingandshortendryingtime.Besuretodrythoroughly.
IMPORTANT.Ifchildren’ssleepwearismadeofModacrylic,tumbledryonlyonLow/Knits.NormalHeatcan
damagethesefabrics.Checkmanufacturer’sdryinginstructions.
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Placeindryerwith3or4drytowelswhichhavebeenheatedfor5minutes.Settimerfor20to25minutes.Donotsetcontrol
formorethan25minutes.Doonlyoneblanketatatime.Removeblanketatendofcycleandblockblanketbacktooriginalshape.
Pressbindingwithwarmiron.Allowtodrybeforestoring.
Usedrytowelsasbuffers.Settimerfor20minutes.Ifitemsarestillwet,resetfor 15minutesandcheckagain.
Itemsshouldberemovedwhilestilldamp.Placeslipcoversonfurnitureimmediately.Hangdraperiesandcurtainssothatcreases
willfallout.Stopdryerperiodicallyandcheckfilterforexcesslint.Removeandrestartdryer
TumbleonFLUFF(NoHeat)settingasheatmaycausealterationinshape,colorandappearanceofsucharticles
Stopdryerperiodicallyandcheckfilterforexcesslint.Removeandrestartdryer.
Special precautions mustbetakenforextra-largeitems.Setdryerfor20minutes then check carefully. Set 15minutesforsecond
setting,checkagain;and5minutesforeachadditionalsetting.Makesurethatarticledoesnotfill drum.Manylargearticles,when
wet,haveampleroomindryer,butastheydryandfluffupmaynothaveroomtotumble.Checkcarefullyeveryfewminutesandif
articleisstillwetordampandfillsdryer,finishdryingonline.Donot,underanycircumstancesoperatedryerforlongertimes
withoutchecking.CAUTION:Iflargeitemsdonothaveroomtotumble,theairflowmaybeblockedwhichcouldresultinscorching
yourvaluableitems.Manylargeitems,likeshagrugs,cannotbedriedinhomesizedryers.DONOT tumble d~jackets contai~zing
Kapok. (See filtercleaninginstructionsabove.)
—Checktickingforholesorweakseamswherefeathersorfillingcouldescape.Drynomorethanonepillowatatimeand setdryer
formaximumtime.Stopdryeroccasionallyandshakepillowstoredistributefillingformoreevendrying.Checkpillowsatendof
dryingtime.Iftheyarenotcompletelydry,returnthemtodryerandresetformoredryingtime.Featherpillowsdryvery
slowlyandmustbedriedcompletelytopreventmildewing.
DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing flPOK.
-p Refer toGarment Manufacturers’ careLabels
ww- Formoreinformationoncarelabeling,sendfor“What’sNewAboutCARELABELS.”
&:@$ ForsalebytheSuperintendentofDocuments,U.S.GovernmentPrintingOffice,Washington,D.C.20402.
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Separate LINTPRODUCERS—suchasterrytowelingand
chenille—giveuplint.
LINTCOLLECTORS-such asman-madefibersand
nappedfabricslikevelveteenandcorduroy—attract
lint.Thesemustbedriedseparately.
sortby Fabric In additionto
Separate ,sortingtoreduce
lintcollection,we
recommendthatyou
washfabricsof similar
constructiontogether
wheneverpossible.
sortby color
sortby weight
0
tmm
0
Separate ~Heavy Items#%Light Items #
~(such as #‘rem #(such as
~towels) ~curtains)
Forinformationon tumbledryingextralarge
itemsanddifferentfabricsandloads,seethe
ControlsSettingGuide.
How ToLOADTmc~o~ms
Don’toverloadyourdryer.
Crowdedloadsdon’tdry
efficientlyandclothesmay
beunnecessarilywrinkled.
Loadsshouldlooklikethis:
Drum with rum with /
Cottons &Linens Permanent Press Load

cAm AmcLEANING
User RfaintenallceInstructions
CAUTION:Ifyoursis anelectricdryer,beforeyouhaveit connected
inyournewresidence,besureyourlicensedelectricianconfirmsthatthe
supplyvoltagematchesthevoltagespecifiedon theratingplate.
Dryer Exterior
Wipeoffanyspillsor washing Dryercontrolpanelandfinishes Applythesepretreatmentproducts
compounds.Wipeor dustwith maybe damagedby somelaundry awayfromthedryer.Thefabric
adampcloth.Trynotto strike pretreatmentsoilandstainremover maythenbe washedanddried
thesurfacewithsharpobjects. productsif suchproductsare normally.Damagetoyourdryer
sprayedonor havedirectcontact causedby pretreatmentproducts
withthedryer. is notcoveredbyyourwarranty.
DryerDrum DryerEfiaust DryerStorage
Theporcelainenameldrum Inspectandcleanthedryer Tostoreyourdryerfor a
isrust-resistantandrequires exhaustductingatleastonceayear, shortperiodoftime,disconnect
nospecialcare. thepowersupplyandcleanthe
lintfilter.
Lint Filter
moistenedfingers
atthecornerof the
filterandwipein a
downwardmotion
allthewayacross
totheothercomer.
Beforeeverydryer Periodically,
use9cleanthelint removethelint
filter.Putyour filterandinsert
thesuctionhose
fromyourvacuum
cleanerinto
theopening.
Drum Lamp
Donotobstructtheflowof BEFOREREPLACINGLIGHTBULB,
combustionand ventilatingair.
ml
BESURETOUNPLUGTHEDRYER
Makesurethereis atleast Wall POWERCORD.Unscrewthebulb
3“clearancefromreardryer andreplaceitwiththesametype
louversto thewall. 10-wattbulb.
3“
Minimum
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PROBLEM
DRYERWON’TSTART
CLOTHESTAKETOO
LONGT.ODRY
SHRINKAGE,GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
oDryerunplugged.Makesurepowercordispluggedin.
~No powertodryer.Checkfusesandcircuitbreakersto makesuredryeris
gettingcurrent.Mostelectricdryersusetwo.
~Controlsimproperlyset.MakesurecontrolsaresetandStartknobis turned.
Openingthedoorduringoperationstopsthedryer.Torestart,closethedoor
andturntheStartknob.
~Dryerdooris open.Closedoorsecurely-dryer willnotrunwithdooropen.
eCircuitis overloaded.Donotoperateotherappliancesonthesameelectrical
outletor circuitwhilethedryeris operating.
●Controlsimproperlyset.Checkallcontrolsto makesuretheyarecorrectly
setfor theloadyouwantto dry.SeetheHowto OperateYourDryersection.
*Cloggedlintfilter.Removeandcleanfilterbeforeeveryload.Periodicallyclean
areaunderlintfilerwithvacuumcleaner.SeetheCareandCleaningsection.
~Improperducting.Makesuredryeris ductedin accordancewiththe
InstallationInstructions.
cObstructionin exhaustducting.Makesureductingis cleanandfreeof
obstruction;makesuredamperin outsidewallcapoperateseasily.If flexible
ductingis used,be sureit is notkinkedandis properlyinstalledaccordingto
theInstallationInstructions.
eMakesurethatthelouverson thebackofthedryerareatleast3“fromthe
wall.SeeCareandCleaningsection.
eBlownfusesor trippedcircuitbreakers.Checkhouseholdfises or circuit
breakers.Mostelectricdryersusetwo.It ispossiblefor oneto beblownor
trippedandthedryerstilltumblewithoutheat.
~Impropersorting.Donotmixheavy,hard-todryitemswithlightweightarticles.
~Largeloadsofmoisture-holdingfabrics,suchasbeachtowels,takealong
timeto removemoisture.
~Toomanyitemsin dryer.Dryonlyonewasherloadatatime.Do notcombine
loads.
~Toofew itemsindryer.If dryingonlyonearticle,addtwomoresimilararticles,
evenif dry,to insurepropertumbling.
~Somefabricswillshrinkwhethermachinewashedandtumbledriedor
washedbyhandanddripdried;othersmaybe safelywashedbutwillshrink
in adryer.FollowGarmentManufacturers’CareLabelsexactly.If in doubt,
donotmachinewashortumbledry.

SHR[NKAGE,KNITS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
*Relaxationshrinkagecanoccurin knitfabricsthathavebeenimproperly
stretchedandelongatedbythemanufacturer.Whenthisoccurs,garmentmay
bepressedbackintoshapeaftereachwashanddrycycle.
@Progressiveorde~ayedshrinkageiscausedwhenstarchor sizing(insome
fabrics)isgraduallyremovedbylaundering.Maybe noticedinoldergarments
thathavebeenlaunderedmanytimeswithoutpreviousshrinkage.Treatasfor
RelaxationShrinkageabove.
~Shrinkagecausedbyoverheatingoccursin certainknitfabricsthathave
beenheat-shaped.Whenwashing,dryingorironingtemperaturesexceedthe
temperaturesusedto shapeset,shrinkagemayoccur.Thiscannotbecorrected,
butit canbepreventedbywashingin coldorwarmwater;dryingonlowheat.
WmumG IN
PERMANENTPRESS
AND“NO-IRON”ITEMS
oLeavingclothesin dryeraftertumblingstops.Removeclothespromptlyand
hangthemimmediately.
*Toomfiy itemsin dryer.Dry onlyonewasherloadatatime.Do not
combineloads.
@Toofewitemsin dryer.If dryingonlyonearticle,addtwoor moresimilar
articles,evenif dry,toinsurepropertumbling.
oImproperloads.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPressitems,suchaswork
clothes,withlighterPermanentPressitems,suchas shirtsorblouses.donot
washor dryPermanentPresswithregularlaundry.
*Toomanyclothesin washer.Itemsmusthaveroomtomovefreely.
PermanentPressloadsshouldalwaysbesmallerthanregularloads...
nomorethanmediumloads.
*Useofincorrectwashanddry cycies.UsePemanent Presswashcycle
whichprovidesacool-downrinsetominimizewrinkling.Also,usePermanent
Press(Medium)dryingcycle.
@Incorrectwaterlevel.Uselargewaterlevelformediumload;mediumlevel
or halffullfor smallload.
~Washingrepeatedlyin toohotwater.Washincoolor warmwaterwith
plentyofdetergent.
oAccumulationoflime scaledueto useofcarbonatedetergents.If youmust
useanon-phosphatedetergent,avoidtheuseofahigh-carbonatedetergent.
*Failureto usefabricsoftener.Properuseof fabricsoftenerwill
minimizewrinkling.
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PROBLEM
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PERMANENTPRESSAND
“NO-IRONITEMS”
(continued)
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO REMOVE WMN=ES:
~Retumbleon PermanentPresssetting.
*RerinseanddryonPermanentPresssetting.
eIf unsuccessful,retumbleon
andhangimmediately.
oIroncarefully.
normaltemperaturefor 10–12minutes
~Sendto DryCleanersforpressing.
*Somewrinklesmayremainwhichcannotberemoved.*
*NOTE:”IfyoufollowgoodlaundryproceduresandPermanentPress
clothesstillcomeoutwrin~ed,thefinishmaynotbegoodquality.Also,in
permanentpresssynthetic/cottonblends,thecottonportionofthefabriccan
eventual]ywearawayleavingonlythesynthetic.Sinceit’sthecottonportion
whichis treatedforPermanentPress,alossor decreaseofPermanentPress
performancewillresult.
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speech who have access to aTDI) or a
conventional teletypewriter may call
800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322)to
request service.
Youcan have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will still be
here after your RCA product war-
ranty expires. Purchase aGE contract
while your warranty is still in effect
and you’llreceive asubstantial dis-
counL Withamtitiple-year contract,
you’re assured of fi-~re service at
today’sprices,
TelecommunicationDevicefor theDeaf
800-626-2002
kdividu~ qutified toservicethek
ownappliances
can have needed
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. Our parts system pro-
vides access to over 47,000 Genuine
Renewal Parts.. and all are fullywar-
ranted. VISA, MasterCard and
Discover cards are accepted.
Usermtitenance instructions
containedinMS bookletcoverproce-
duresintendedtobeperformedby
my user.Otherservicinggenerally
shotidbereferredtoqualifiedser-
vicepersonnel.Cautionmustbe
exercised,skce tiproper servicing
maycauseunsafeoperation.

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Sa’.’eproofoforiginalpurchasedatesuchasyoursalessliporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod.
WHAT Is COVERED YOR SERWCE
FULL ONE-MAR wARRANm Weat RCAstrive to provide the highestquality
For oneyear from date of original purchase, we products and service.Thereforewe have designated
GECONSUMERSERVICE,aleader in the service
wi~ provide, freeof charge,parts and servicelabor industry,to fulfi~your serviceneeds.Should your
in your home to repair or replaceany pati of the
dnyerthat fafisbecause ofamanufacturing defect. applianceneed service,during warranty period or
beyond, call800-GE-CARES(800-432-2737).
Thiswarranty is extended to the originalpurchaser
and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for ordinary home use in the 48mainland states,
Hawaii and Washington,D.C.In Alaska the
warranty is the same exceptthat it is LIMITED
becauseyou must pay to ship the product to the
serviceshop or for the servicetechnician’stravel
coststo your home.
wmT Is NOT COVERED
@Servicetrips to your home to teach you how to
use theproduct.
ReadyourUseandCarematerial.Ifyou then
have any questions about operating the product,
pleasecontactyour dealer or
Manager<onsumer Affairs
RCAAppliances
Appliance Park
Louisville,KY40225
@Improperinstallation.
If you have an installationproblem,contactyour
dealeror installer.Youare responsiblefor
providingadequateelectrical,gas, exhausting and
otherconnectingfacilities.
eReplacementof house fuses or resettingof circuit
breakers.
~Failureofthe product ifit is used for other than its
intended purpose or used commercially.
~Damage to product caused by accident,fire,
floodsor acts of God.
WARRANTORISNOTRESPONSIBLEFOR
CONSEQUE~L DAMAGES.
Some statesdo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or WarrantoERCAAppliances
consequentialdamages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply toyou. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you Iffurtherhelpisneededconcerningthis
may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state warranty,write:
consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Manager—ConsumerAffairs
RCAAppliances
AppliancePxk
Louisville,KY40225
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