Hotpoint DRYERS NBXR463 Owner's Manual page 9

Loading and using the dryer.
Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.
Sorting and Loading Hints
As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for
the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer.
Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has
become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains.
Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel
and finishes may be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soil and stain remover products.
Apply these products away from the dryer. The
fabric may then be washed and dried normally.
Damage to your dryer caused by these products
is not covered by your warranty.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each
use. Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter
opening. Run your fingers across the filter. Have
a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the
dryer once a year.
Fabric Care Labels
Below are fabric care label "symbols" that affect the clothing you will be laundering.
WASH LABELS
Machine
wash
cycle
Normal
Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Water
temperature
Hot
(50°C/120°F)
BLEACH LABELS
Bleach
symbols
Any bleach
Only non-chlorine bleach
(when needed) (when needed)
Gentle/ Do not wash Do not wring
Hand wash
delicate
Warm Cold/cool
(40°C/105°F) (30°C/85°F)
Do not bleach
Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.
Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens,
rubber-coated items, plastics, items with plastic trim and
foam-filled items.
The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.
A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the
drying time.
Follow these steps:
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting
1
the plug from the wall socket.
Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
2
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment
3
and reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Check from the outside that the
flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make
sure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the duct or hood.
DRY LABELS
Tumble
dry
Dry
Normal Permanent Press/
wrinkle resistant
Heat
setting
High
Medium
Special
instructions
Line dry/
hang to dry
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Do not dry
Gentle/ Do not tumble dry (used with
do not wash)
delicate
Low No heat/air
Dry flat
Drip dry In the shade
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