A list of mll-fiee (ustomer service mm_bers is included in the back section. Or, in the O.&,you can alwaFs call the GE Answer (enter ® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 daFs a week. In Canada,...
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMAtiON. READALL iNSTRUCtiONSBEFORE 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 [] Installation and service must be performed flammable vaporsand liquids in the by a qualified installer,service agency or...
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON. READA££ iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY A REA • Keep the area underneath and m()und your • Keep all lmmch7 aids (such as detergen/s, bleaches, etc.) out of the reach ofchikhen, appliancesfiee of combustible materials, (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other preti_rably in a locked cabinet.
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• Never attempt/o operate this appliance if it is • You may wish to soften your laundered filbfics damaged, malfimcdoning, partially disassembled, or reduce the static electrid b"in them, by using or has missing or broken pmts, including a a &yeT-applied fitbric soflener or an anti-static dmnaged cord or plug.
About the dryer controlpanel. Youcan 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 Model Type333 AUTO AUTO START TEMPERATURE COTTONS PERM •...
Control Settings IMPORTANT'. Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. Fahric Care for Models Type 453, 473, 475 and 4500 COTTONSForregulartoheavy cottons. REG. H EAT PERM.PRESSForsynthetics, blends, d elicates and itemslabeled permanent press. MED.HEAT FLUFFForfluffing itemswithoutheat.Usethe TIMEDDRYcycle. NOHEAT KNITS Fordelicates, s ynthetics anditemslabeled tumble dry low DELICATES...
About your dryer features. EXTRACARE Extra Care Option--on somemodels Use this option to minimize tile wrinkles If you have a Cycle Signal knob and you select the EXTRACAREoption, a signal xdll in clothes. It provides approximately sound at the end of the dx)ing time and minutes of no-heat nnnbling...
About reversing the door. Reversing the Door Todsneeded [] Needle-nosed III Standard#2 [] Tape-tlpped Phi/hpsscrewdriver putty knife pliers ()pen tl_e door _md remove the filler plugs opposite die hinges. With d_e door ( ompletely open, remove the bottom screw fiom ea(h hinge on die (hyer face. Insert these s( rews _fl)out h_flf_ay into the TOP holes, fi)r ea(h hinge, on the opposite side (where you remox ed die filler plugs).
Sortingand LoadingHints As a general nile, ifch)thes are sorted properly fi)r tlle washer, flmy are sorted properly for tile (hTer. Do not add fabric softener sheets oncethe loadhas become warm. Theymay causefabric softener stains. Bounce (_ FabricConditionerDryerSheets have been approvedfor use in all GEDryers when usedin accordance with the manufacturer'sinstructions.
Ventingthe Dryer For tile best drying pertorman(:e the dryer needs to be properly vented, The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. [] Use only rigid metal or flexible melal 4"...
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do • Make sure the (hyer plug is pushed completely into Dryer is unplugged the outlet.
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Possible Causes What To Do Clothes take too long • Separate hemy items flom liglmveight items (generally, Improper sorting todry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted &yet load). Large loads of heavy fabrics (like • I.mge, heaxy f:abrics comain more moisture and take beach towels) longer to dxy.
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Any part of tile (hyer whMl tails due to a detbct in materials or w_)rkmanship. During this furl From the date of the _e-year warra_ty"GE _i_ a_s_ pr_dde_ free _f charge"a_ _ab_r and iM1_ne se_ice t_ rep_ace the originalpurchase detbclive part.
In Canada, (all 1-8011-361-3400, Specbl NeedsServiceInthe U.S.: 800.626.2000 GE offers, fiee of dlarge, a brodmre to assistin planning a banier-tiee kiuhen fi)r persons with limited mobility, In the U.S.,call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-&322). In Canada, c ontact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Cameo Inc., 1 Factoi T I,ane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B., E1 (9M3.