Control Panels - GE GTDN550GD5WW Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
ik 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 and service must be
performed by a 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 requires businessesto worn customers of potential exposure to
such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.
Properlyadjusted 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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PROPERINSTALLATION
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, you can receive one by
visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
[] Properlyground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
[] Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather.
[] Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
[] Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of
all shipping materials properly.
[] Removethe colored protective tape from the
control panel.
Exhaust/Ducting:
r_AII dryers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside to
prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room.
F1Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside
the dryer cabinet and use only rigid metal 4"
diameter or UL approved transition ducting
between the dryer and the home duct. USEOF
PLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIREIF IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USEOR
DURINGINSTALLATION.
For complete details, follow the Installation
Instructions.