GE GFDS175 Owner's Manual page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts to potential hazards that can kill or hurt and others. All
you you you
safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER","WARNING", or "CAUTION".These words
are defined as:
_ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious inJury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate inJury.
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
[] Readall instructionsbeforeusing the appliance.
[] DO NOT dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
[] DO NOT allow children to play on or in this appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when this appliance
is used near children. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
[] DO NOT reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
[] DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
[] DO NOT tamper with controls, repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
[] DO NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
[] DO NOTuse heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
[] Clean lint screen before or after each load. DO NOToperate the dryer without the lint filter in place.
[] Do not store combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable liquids near the dryer. Keep area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt. Keep dryer area clear and free from items
that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
[] The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
[] DO NOT place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
[] Keepthe floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
[] Unplug the appliance or turn offthe circuit breaker before servicing. Pressingthe Power or Start/Pause button DOESNOT
disconnect power.
[] DONOToperate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
[] DO NOTspray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any time. Do not use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning dryer
interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
[] See "Electrical Connection" located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.
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