GE 175D1807P596 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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 any other appliance.
Installation end service must be
performed by o 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 in your 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.
[] If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requiresthe governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposureto
such substances.
Gasappliancescancause minor exposureto four ofthese substances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot,causedprimarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gasor LPfuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto thesesubstances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
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PROPERINSTALLATION
This dryer must be properlg 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 ge.com or bg calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
[] Properlyground dryer to conform with all
governing codesand ordinances. Followdetails
in Installation Instructions.
[] Installor store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather,which could cause permanent damage
and invalidate the warranty.
[] Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
[] Removeallsharp packing items and disposeof
all shipping materials properly.
Exhaust/Ducting
]Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
]Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexible
metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the
outside. USEOF PLASTICOR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE
A FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA
FIREIF ITCOLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.
Forcomplete details,follow the Installation
Instructions.