GE DDSR475GT User Manual

Important Safety Information

Models; DDSR475ET DWXR473ET

DDSR475GT DWXR473GT

Dryer

Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions

The Controls on Your Dryer
Other Dryer Features

Helpful Information

Specialized Fabric Guide
Loading Suggestions
Care of Product

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

Venting the Dryer

GE Service Numbers

Warranty, Back Cover

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Before

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your

dryer

Staple your receipt to the inside back Write down the model and serial
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in the box identifying your model
in the section titled, “Operating
Instructions.” This will provide
easy access for your operating
instructions.

numbers here. They are on the label

on the front of the dryer behind
the door.

Model number

Serial number

Date olpurchase

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maintain your dryer properly.

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Important Safety Information

Read all safety information before using

WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be

followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property

damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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.

IF YOU SMELL GAS

1 Do not try to light any appliance.

2 Do not touch any electrical

switch; do not use any phone
in your building.

3 Clear the room, building or

area of all occupants.

4 Immediately call your gas

supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.

5 If you cannot reach your gas

supplier, call the fire department.

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This act requires the governor
of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state
to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm
and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure
to such substances.

California Safe Drinking

Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

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 LP fuels.

Properly adjusted 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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¡mportant Safety Information

Read all safety information before using

^ Warning

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using yoiu- appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following sections.

Safety Precautions

• Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described
in this Owner’s Manual.

• 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

with your dryer, you can obtain
one by calling, toll free, the GE
Answer Center®, 800.626.2000.

— Properly ground to conform

with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.

— Install or store where the tempera

ture is above 50 °F. (10°C.).Do
not install the dryer where it will
be exposed to the weather.

— Connect to a properly rated,

protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.

— Gas dryers MUST be exhausted

— Exhausting electric dryers to

• Do not repair or replace

• When disconnecting this

plug. Make sure that the cord
is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.

to the outside. Carefully follow
the Exhausting details in the
Installation Instructions.

the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent
large amounts of moisture and
lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the
Exhausting details in the
Installation Instructions.

any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this
Owner’s Manual or in published
user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills
to carry out.

appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord or junction of cord and

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• Exhaust Duct—See Installation
Instructions. Use only rigid metal
or flexible metal 4" diameter
ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
USE OE PLASTIC OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COL
LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER

WISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.

• Do not dry articles containing
rubber, plastic, or similar
materials (such as padded bras,
tennis shoes, galoshes, bath
mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,
plastic bags, pillows, etc.) as
these materials may melt or

bum. Also, some mbber
materials, when heated, can
under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.

• Do not store items that may
bum or melt (such as clothing,
paper material, plastics or
plastic containers, etc.) on top
of the dryer during operation.

• Garments labeled “Dry Away
from Heat” or “Do not Tumble
Dry” (such as lifejackets contain
ing Kapok) must not be put in
your dryer.

• Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive
substances (such as wax, paint,

oil, gasoline, degreasers, dry
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.)
which may ignite or explode. Do
not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use these
substances around your washer
and/or dryer during operation.

• Any article on which you have
used a cleaning solvent, or

which contains flammable

materials (such as cleaning
cloths, mops, towels used in

beauty salons, restaurants,
or barber shops, etc.) must
not be placed in or near the
dryer until all traces of these
flammable liquids or solids
and their fumes have been
removed. There are many
highly flammable items used
in homes such as acetone,
denatured alcohol, gasoline,
kerosene, some household
cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax
removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.

Important Safety Information

Read all safety information before using

• Clean the lint filter before
each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the
dryer or in the room. DO
NOT OPERATE THE DRYER

WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER

IN PLACE.

• Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances

free from the accumulation

of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc.

• The interior of the machine

and the exhaust duct
connection inside the dryer
should be cleaned periodically
by a qualified individual.

• Never reach into the dryer
while the drum is moving.

Before loading, unloading or
adding clothes, wait until the
drum has completely stopped.

• Do not dry fiberglass articles
in your dryer. Skin irritation
could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked
up by clothing during subse
quent dryer uses.

• The laundry process can
reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics. To avoid such a
result, the garment manufacturer’s
care instructions should be
followed very carefully.

' Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow

children to play inside, on,
or with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose
of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials
properly. Before discarding a
dryer, or removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer
compartment.

' Keep all laundry aids (such

as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach

of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels

to avoid personal injury.

Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to
reduce the possibility of slipping.

To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the dryer at the
household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE: Turning the Cycle

Selector knob to an OFF
position does NOT
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or
has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord
or plug.

• Never climb on or stand on the
dryer top.

• If yours is a gas dryer, it is

equipped with an automatic
electric ignition and does not

have a pilot light. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH
A MATCH. Bums may result
from having your hand in the
vicinity of the burner when the

automatic ignition may turn on.

You may wish to soften your

laundered fabrics or reduce
the static electricity in them

by using dryer-applied fabric

softeners or an anti-static

conditioner. We recommend
you use either a fabric softener
in the wash cycle, according to

the manufacturer’s instructions
for those products, or try a
dryer-added product for which
the manufacturer gives written
assurance on the package that
their product can be safely used
in your dryer.

Service or performance prob
lems caused by the use of these
products are the responsibility
of the manufacturers of those

products and are not covered
under the warranty of this
appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The

controls
on your
dryer

Operating Instructions

Find your model Put a check mark in the box

next to your model number. (To locate your model number look
on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door.)

Models DDSR475ET and DDSR475GT

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Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer. CAUTION:

Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter
in place.

Clean the Lint Filter

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Models DWXR473ET and DWXR473GT

Fabric Care Selections

Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s Care Label

or instructions when laundering. Use this chart
as a general guide.

Drying Selections

Cottans/High Heat

Perm. Press/Med. Heat

Knits Delicates/Low Heat

Fluff/No Heat

—

For regular to heavy cottons.

For synthetics, blends and items
labeled “permanent press.’’

For délicates, synthetics and items
labeled ‘lumble dry low.’’

For “fluffing’’ items without heat. Use
the Timed Dry cycle.

Usage

Cycle Descriptions

Automatic Drying Cycles

Cycles automatically sense dryness

Automatic Permanent Press

For synthetic blends and délicates. Select

More Dry for heavier loads, Less Dry for

lighter loads.

SIGNAL

MEDIUM

OFF I lOUD

SIGNAL

MEDIUM

OFF 1 LOUD

AUTOMATIC COTTONS

LESS DRY

MORE DRY

Automatic Cottons

For cottons and most linens. For most
normal loads select the Preferred Regular
Setting*. Set towards More Dry for heavier
and wetter fabrics, Less Dry for lighter fabrics.

MORE DRY

LESS DRY AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

'COOLDOWN PRESS

MORE DRY

LESS DRY AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

COOLDOWN PRESS

EICTRACARE

Timed Dry Cycles

Cycles run for a selected time

Timed Dry

Set the Cycle Selector at
the desired drying tíme.

Damp Dry

To leave items partially
dry set Cycle Selector on
Damp Dry setting.

Dewrinkle

For removing wrinkles
from items that are clean
and dry or that are very
lightly damp. Set the
Cycle Selector on the
Dewrinkle setting.

NDTE:
Drying times wiii vary
according to the type
of heat used (Eiectric,
Natural or LP gas), size
of load, types of fabrics,
wetness of ciothes and
condition of exhaust ducts.

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Selecting Drying Cycle

Select an automatic or timed cycle. See the
above Cycle Descriptions.

AStarting Dryer

• Close the dryer door.

• Select START.
Opening the door during the operation will

stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the
door and select START to complete the cycle.

See next page for other dryerfeatures

Operating Instructions

Other dryer features your model may have

Extra Care

OFF

Signal

MEDIUM

OFF

SET

LOUD

Use this option to minimize the

wrinkles in clothes. The option

provides approximately 15
minutes of no-heat tumbling
after the clothes are dry.

This option can only be used with
the Automatic cycles.

The signal control can be set at
OFF, MEDIUM or LOUD.

This signal will sound just before
the end of the cycle to remind you
to remove the clothes.

If you selected the Extra Care option
the signal will sound at the end of
the drying time and will sound sever
al times during the Extra Care cycle.
This will remind you that the cycle is
almost complete.

HINT:
lithe Signal option is selected, the
Signal will sound at the end of the
drying time and will sound several
times during the Extra Care cycle.
This will remind you that the cycle
is almost complete.

NOTE:

• Remove garments promptly at the

sound of the signal. Place clothes
on hangers so wrinkles won't set in.

• Use the Signal especially when

drying fabrics like polyester knits
and permanent press. These fabrics
should be removed promptly so
wrinkles won't set in.

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Drum Lamp

Before replacing tfie light bulb,
be sure to unplug the dryer power
cord or disconnect the dryer at the
household distribution panel by

removing the fuse or switching
off at the circuit breaker. Reach
above dryer opening from inside

the drum. Remove the bulb and

replace with the same size bulb.

Drying Rack

A handy drying rack may be used
for drying articles such as stuffed
toys, pillows or washable sweaters.

Hook the rack over the lint filter so
the rack extends into the dryer
drum.

NOTE:

• The drying rack must be used with the Timed Cycle.

• Do not use this drying rack when

there are other clothes in the dryer.

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Operating instructions

Reversing the Door

Tools Needed:

• Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Tape-tipped putty knife

• Needle-nosed pliers

1 Open the door and remove the

filler plugs opposite the hinges.

2 With the door completely open,

remove the bottom screw from
each hinge on the dryer face.

Rotate the door 180°. Insert it
on the opposite side of the open
ing by moving the door IN and
DOWN until the top hinge and
the bottom hinge are resting on
the top screws inserted in step 3.

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3 Insert these screws about half

way into the TOP holes, for

each hinge, on the opposite side.

(Where you removed the filler
plugs.) Apply firm pressure to
get the screw started in untapped
holes.

4 Loosen the top screw from each

hinge on the dryer face half way.

5 With one hand holding the top

of the door and the other hand
holding the bottom, remove the
door from the dryer by lifting it
UP and OUT.

Remove the remaining screws
from the side of the opening
from which the door was
removed. With these screws
secure each hinge at the bottom.

8 Tighten the two top screws of

each hinge.

9 Reinsert the plastic plugs on

the side from which the door

was removed.

Helpful Information

specialty Care Guide

Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or instructions when laundering.

Otherwise use the information below as a general guide.

Item

Pillows Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could

Suggested Care

escape. Dry only one pillow at a time. Stop dryer occasionally and

shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying. Check pillow
at the end of drying time. If it is not completely dry, reset dryer
for more drying time.

Dry on low heat only.

CAUTION: Do not dry pillows containing foam rubber.

Blankets Add 2-4 dry towels and one blanket and set timer for 20-25 minutes.

Dry only one blanket at a time. Do not set control for more than 25
minutes. At the end of drying cycle block the blanket back to its
original shape. Allow blanket to dry thoroughly before storing.

Cotton Use a medium heat drying setting.
Synthetic

Down Use a low heat drying setting.

Use a low heat drying setting.

Extra Large Items Use a low heat drying setting.

(Includes

comforters,

blankets and

mattress pads.)

Set dryer for 20 minutes. When time is up, check and redistribute

load. Reset dryer for 15 minutes. When time is up, check and
redistribute load. Reset timer for 5 minute intervals. Check after
each 5 minutes to ensure articles do not fill dryer drum. Large, wet
articles should have ample room in the dryer, but as they dry and
fluff up they may not have room to tumble.

CAUTION: Items without room to tumble may block air flow and

could result in scorched items. Dry mattress pads separately. Use
a low heat drying setting.

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Helpful Information

Loading

Sorting

As general rule, if clothes are
sorted properly for the washer, they
are sorted properly for the dryer.

Loading Hints

Sort by color

(Separate colorfast from

non-colorfast fabrics*)

• Whites

• Lights

• Darks

Separate by fabric type

• Cottons and linens

• Permanent press cottons
and blends

• Synthetic and poly knits

• Délicates

• Avoid drying very small loads.

• Sort clothes by weight so you
won’t have to run an extra cycle
for one or two heavier, slower

drying items.

• Do not add fabric softener sheets
once the load has become warm.
This may cause fabric softener
stains.

Separate lint producers from

lint collectors

• Lint producers: terry cloth and
chenille

• Lint collectors: velveteen and
corduroy

Sort by weight

• Heavy Items

• Light Items

• Non-colorfast fabrics may bleed orfade. Sort by
individual color.

• Do not dry the following items:

• Fiberglass items

• Woolens

• Rubber coated items

• Plastics

• Items with plastic trim

• Foam-filled items

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• Do not overload. This causes
inefficient operation and

unnecessary wrinkling. Clothes
need to tumble freely.

Care àf Cleaning

Interior

Exterior

The drum is rust-resistant. However,
colored fabrics which lose color or
bleed in the washer may cause dis
coloration of the dryer dmm. We
recommend that the dryer drum
be cleaned with a cloth using a

Wipe off any spills or washing

compounds. Wipe or dust with
a damp cloth. Try not to strike

the surface with sharp objects.
Dryer control panel and finishes
may be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soil and stain remover
products if such products are
sprayed on or have direct contact
with the dryer.

detergent and water paste or a mild
abrasive, such as Soft Scrub™.
Rinse thoroughly. Then tumble­dry several wet rags or old towels
for 20 to 30 minutes before using
the dryer normally.

Apply these pretreatment products
away from the dryer. The fabric
may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer
caused by pretreatment products
is not covered by your warranty.

Lint Filter

Storage

Before every dryer use, clean the
lint filter. It is easier to remove
the lint when your fingers are
moistened.

To keep your dryer operating at
peak performance, be sure to have
a technician vacuum the lint from
the machine every three years.

To store your dryer for a short
period of time, disconnect the
power supply and clean the lint
filter.

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Helpful Information

Care & Cleaning

Exhaust Duct

Exhaust Hood

Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust ducting at least once
a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can
lengthen the drying time.

• Make sure the inside flaps of the

exhaust hood move freely (you
may want to check with a mirror).

To clean the exhaust duct follow
these steps:

1 Turn off electrical supply by

disconnecting the plug from
the wall socket.

2 Disconnect exhaust duct from

the dryer.

3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with

the hose attachment or attach a
rag to a pole or drain cleaning
wire and clean duct.

• Make sure inside flaps are fully
open when dryer is operating.

• Make sure there is not wild life

(birds, insects, etc.) nesting

inside the exhaust duct or hood.

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Before you call for service

Problem

Dryer doesn't start

Dryer doesn't heat

Dryer shakes or
makes excessive noise

Greasy spots on clothes

Possible Causes

Dryer is unplugged

Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped

1 Fuse is blown/circuit breaker

is tripped, the dryer may
tiunble but not heat

Gas service is off

Some shaking/noise is normal.
Dryer may be sitting imevenly

Improper use of fabric softener

What to Do

• Make sure the dryer plug is pushed
completely into the outlet.

• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker
box and replace fuse or reset breaker.

NOTE: Most electric dryers use two breakers.

• Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box

and replace fuse or reset breaker.

• Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main
shutoff are fully open.

• Move dryer to an even floorspace, or adjust

as necessary until even.

• Follow directions on fabric softener package.

Lint on clothes

Drying dirty items with
clean ones

Clothes were not completely
clean

Lint filter is full
Improper sorting

Static electricity can attract lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets

• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty

items can stain clean items and the dryer.

• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when

the clothes are wet “appear” after drying. Use

proper washing procedures before drying.

• Clean lint screen before each load.

• Sort lint producers (like chenille) from

lint collectors (like corduroy).

• See suggestions in this section under STATIC.

• Separate large loads into smaller ones.

• Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

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o

If Something Goes Wrong

Problem

Static occurs

Clothes take

too long to dry

Possible Causes

Overdrying

No fabric softener was used
Synthetics, permanent press

and blends can cause static

Improper sorting

Large loads of heavy items

(like beach towels)

Controls improperly set

Lint filter is full
Improper or obstructed

ducting

What to Do

• Try a fabric softener.

• Adjust controls for less drying.

• Try a fabric softener.

• Try a fabric softener.

• Separate heavy items from light weight items
(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a

well-sorted dryer load).

• Large, heavy loads contain more moisture

and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy
items into smaller loads to speed drying time.

• Match control settings to the load you
are drying.

• Clean lint filter before every load.

• Check installation instructions for proper
ducting/venting.

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Blown fuses or tripped
circuit breakers

Overloading/
combining loads

Underloading

• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks
and unobstructed.

• Check to see if outside wall damper
operates easily.

• See the Venting the Drying section.

• Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since

most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure
both are operating.

• Do not put more than one washer load in

the dryer at a time.

• If you are drying only one or two items,
add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.

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Problem

Clothes are wrinkled

Clothes shrink

Possible Causes

Overdrying

Letting items sit in dryer after cycle ends

Some fabrics will naturally
shrink when washed. Others
can be safely washed, but will
shrink in the dryer.

What to Do

• Select a shorter drying time.

• Remove items while they still hold a slight
amount of moisture.

• Remove items when cycle ends and fold or
hang immediately.

• To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care
labels exactly.

• Some items may be pressed back into shape
after drying.

• If you are concerned about shrinkage in

a particular item, do not machine wash or

tumble dry it.

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Venting the Dryer

For the best drying performance
the dryer needs to be properly

vented. Carefully follow the details

on Exhausting in the Installation

Instructions.

Correct Venting

• Use only rigid metal or flexible
metal 4" diameter ductwork

inside the dryer cabinet or for
exhausting to the outside.

• Do not use plastic or other com

bustible ductwork.

• Use the shortest length possible.

• Do not crush or collapse.

• Avoid resting the duct on sharp
objects.

• Venting must conform to local

building codes.

Incorrect Venting

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Notes

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dures to be performed by any user.

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service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

First, contact the people who ser

viced your appliance. Explain why
you are not pleased. In most cases,

this will solve the problem.

Next, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Finally, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer

Action Program

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

23

DRYER

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

What is covered

What is not

covered

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of charge,
parts and service labor in your home to
repair or replace any part of the dryer that
fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

From the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we will
replace, free of charge, an extra large
or super capacity dryer drum that fails
because of a manufacturing defect. You
pay for the service trip to your home and
service labor charges.

• Service trips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

Read your Owner’s Manual. If you then
have any questions about operating the
product, please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the address
below, or call, toll free;

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

• Improper installation.

This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser and any succeeding owner for
products purchased for ordinary home
use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty
is the same except that it is LIMITED
because you must pay to ship the product
to the service shop or for the service
technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by
our Factory Service Centers or by our
authorized Customer Care® servicers
during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond, call
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate
electrical, exhausting and other
connecting facilities.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting
of circuit breakers.

• Eailure of the product if it is misused,
or used for other than the intended

purpose or used commercially.

• Damage to product caused by accident,

fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE EOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state,
consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor; General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 175D1807P074 Pub. No. 49-9841

6-95 CG

Printed in the United States

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