GE DDC Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
MPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS A w
arning—Toreducethe riskoffire,
Readall instructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.
electricshock,or injury topersons
whenusingyourappliance,followbasic
precautions,includingthefollowing:
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWaterand Toxic
EnforcementAct requiresthe Governorof
California(o publisha listof substancesknownto
the state to c~usecancer,birth defects or other
reproductiveharm and requiresbusinessesto warn
customersof potentialexposureto such substances.
Gas appliancescan causeminorexposureto four
of these substances,natnelybenzene.carbon
tn{>noxide,formaldehydeand soot, caused
primarilyby theincompletecombustionof natural
gas or Lp fL]e]s,
Exposllreto thesesubstancescan be minimized
fullher by properly ventingthe dryers to the
outdoors.
BasicPrecautions
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Usethisapplianceonlyfor itsintendedpurpose
as described in this Use and Care Guide.
*This
dryer mustbe properlyinstalledand
locatedin accordancewiththe Installation
Instructionsbeforeit is used.
If you did not
recei~ean InstallationInstructionsheet with your
dryer,you can obttiinone by contactingthe service
locationnearestyou.
~l.(~catewhere the
temperatureis above50°F.
(10’C.)for satisfactoryoperationofthe dryer
controlsystem.Donotinstallor storethe dryer
whereit willbe exposedto the weather.
*Connectto a properlyrated, protectedand
sizedpowersupplyc]rcuitto
avoidelectrical
overload.
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Exhaustingto the outsideis REQUIREDto
prelent largeamountsof moistureand lintfrom
beingblown into the room.Carefully follow the
~jxhaustingDetailsin the InstallationInstructions.
*1){)
not repair or replaceanypart ofthe
applianceor attempt any servicingunless
specificallyrecommendedin this Useand Care
Guideor in publisheduser-repairinstructions
that youunderstandand havethe skillsto
carry out.
Cleanthe lint filter beforeeachload to prevent
lint accumulationinsidethe dryer or in the
room.
DO NOT OPERATETHE DRYER
WITHOUTTHE LINT FILTERIN PLACE.
In fulfillingthe specificneedsof different
commercialinstallationsthe purchaserof this
dryer may wish to locatethe coin box and controls
in any of a numberof locations.The responsibility
for the proper performanceof this work lies solely
with the purchaser.It shouldbe done by properly
trained and qualifledpersonnel,and in accordance
with localcode rec[uirements.
ToReducethe Risk of ElectricShock
Properlyground to conformwithall governing
codesand ordinances.Followdetailsin
InstallationInstructions.
cWhendisconnectingthisappliancepullby the
plug rather than the cord
to avoiddamageto the
cord orjunction of cord andplug. Makesure that
the cord is locatedso that it will not be steppedon,
trippedover or otherwisesubjectedto damageor
stress.
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Tominimizethe possibilityofelectricshock,
unplugthis appliancefrom the power supply
before attemptingany maintenanceor cleaning
(exceptthe removal and cleaningof the lint filter).
NOTE:ApplianceMUST be unpluggedto ensure
that power is disconnected.Turningthe appliance
off at the controlpaneldoes NOT disconnectpower.
Donot tamper withthe controls.
Donot operatethis applianceif it isdamaged,
malfunctioning,partiallydisassembled,or has
missingor brokenparts, includinga damaged
cord or plug.
Any coin box or sitnilardeviceadded to the dryer,
eitherelectricallyor mechanically,shouldbe
properlygrounded.