GE DPSQ495GT5WW, DPSQ495GT5AA, DPSQ495GT3WW Owner’s Manual

Models: DPSQ495ET

DPSQ495GT

English Version

Important Safety Information

Operating Instructions

UPSQ495ET

Manual

UPSQ495GT

The Controls on Your Dryer
Other Dryer Features

Helpful Information

Specialized Fabric Guide
Loading Suggestions

Care of Product

ff Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

Venting the Dryer
GE Service Numbers

Warranty, Back Cover

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GEAppliances

we believe in dependable service.

You'll see it in this easy-to-use
manual and you'll hear it in the
friendly voices of our customer
service department.

the laundry. That's important,
because your new dryer will be
part of your family for a long time.

Bejove

o

yo%g

duev

Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual.

Write down the model and serial

numbers here. They are on the label

on the front of the dryer behind
the door.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

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helpyou

In the United States"

800°626°2000

In Canada

800-361-3400

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Beff)re you call for service,
there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.

Read this manual. It contains
instructions to help you use and

maintain your dryer properly.

Save time and money. Check the
section titled "If Something Goes
Wrong" before calling. This sec-
tion was designed to solve common
problems you might encounter.

If you do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer

service numbers is included on the
inside back cover. Or call in the
United States the GE Answer
Center ® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours

a day, 7 days a week. In Canada call
800-361-3400.

WARNING:For your safety the infi)rmation 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

IFYOUSMELLGAS

I Do not try to light any appliance.

2 Do not touch any electrical

switch: do not use any phone
in your building.

be performed by a qualified $
installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

Clear the room, building or
area of all occupants.

4

Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow tile gas
supplier's instructions.

supplier, call the fire department.

5 If you cannot reach your gas

and requires businesses to warn incomplete combustion of natural

customers of potential ex 0sure asorLP fuels

P g • {

to such substancesi

Properly adjusted d ers will

minimize inc0mplete c0mbnsti0n I

Exp0sure tO these substances can iI
be minimized further by properly

venting the duet t0 the outdoors!

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To reduce the risk of firei electric shocki or inj_y to pers0ns

when ush_g your appli_ce, fonow basic precautions; including

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 befi)re it is used.
If you did not receive an

Installation Instructions sheet
with your dryer, you can obtain

one by calling, toll-free, in the

United States the GE Answer

Center ®, 800.626.2000. In Canada
call, toll-free, 800-361-3400.

Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and

ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.

-- Install or store where tire tempera-
ture is above 50°F. (10°C.). Do

not install tire dryer where it will
be exposed to tire weather.

- Connect to a properly rated,

protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.

Gas dryers MUST be exhausted

to the outside. Careflflly follow
the Exhausting details in the

Installation Instructions.

Exhausting electric dryers to

the outside is STRONGLY

RECOMMENDED to prevent
large amounts of moisture and

lint from being blown into the
room. Carefillly follow the

Exhausting details in the
Installation Instructions.

• Do not repair or replace
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.

• When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather

than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord or junction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord

is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over or

otherwise subjected to damage

OF stress.

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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 OF 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
burn. Also, some rubber

materials, when heated, can
under certain circumstances

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 flmms have been

produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.

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

• Garments labeled "DryAway
from Heat" or "Do Not Tumble

Dry" (such as life jackets contain-
ing Kapok) must not be put in

your dryer.

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.

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Clean the lint filter beff)re
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.

Regularly inspect the exhaust
duct to be sure it has not been

crushed or otherwise restricted.

• The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct

connection inside the dryer

should be cleaned periodically

by a qualified indMdual.

• 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

• 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 ir_jury.

• 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 fllse 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.

followed very carefillly.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not operate this appliance
if it isdamaged,malflmctioning,

partially disassembled,or
hasmissingor broken parts,

including adamagedcord
or plug.

• Never climb on or standon the
dryer top.

• DO NOT placeitems exposedto
cooking oils in your dryer. Items

contaminated with cooking oils
maycontribute to achemical

reaction that could causea
clothes load to catch fire.

If yoursis agasdryer, it is
equipped with an automatic

elecuic ignition and doesnot
haveapilot light. DO NOT

ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH
A MATCH. Burns mayresult

from havingyour hand in the
vicinity of the burner when the

automatic ignition maymrn on.

You maywish to softenyour
laundered fabrics or reduce

the staticelectricity in them

byusingdryer-applied fabric

softenersor an anti-static

conditioner. Werecommend
you useeither afabric softener

in the washcycle,accordingto

themanufacturer's instn_ctions

for thoseproducts, 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.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FABRICCARE

FLUFF COTTON

OPTIONS

PERM KNITS EXTRA

PRESS DELICATES CARE

SIGNAL

RESET PUSHTO

OPTIONS START

AUTOMATIC
COTTONS PERMANENT

MORE DRY PRESS

EXTRACARE • LESSDRY

' COOLDOWN

EXTRA CARE

MORE

DREDRY

DRY

DEWRINKLE "COOLDOWN

DAMPDRY EXTRACARE

4o • AUTOMATIC

TIMED DRY so so DELICATES

MIN

fl'om items that are clean

an d d_y Or that are ve_y

lightly dampl Set the i

cycle select0r on the

Clean the LintFilter

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

Do not operate the dryer without the tint filter
in p/ace.

_ FabricCareSelections

Always ff_llow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label

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

Drying Selections

e e m'e ",

Usage

FOr !'fluffing _titems without heat,
the Timed Dry cycle.

For regular to heavy cottons.

For Synthetics;blendS and items
labeled "permanent press."

SelectingDryingCycle

Select an automatic or timed cycle. See the

above Cyc e Descriptions.

* 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.

StartingDryer

Seenext page /br other dryer/_ature,s"

For de!icates; synthetics and items
labeled t'tumble dry

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Other dUerjeatures your mode{ has

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.

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
tile signal will sound at tile end of

tile drying time and will sound sever-
al times during the Extra Care cycle.

This will remind you that the cycle is
almost complete.

HINT..
If the 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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Selecting RESET OPTIONS cancels
all options that have been selected.

Before replacing tile light bulb, be
sure to unplug tile dryer power cord
or disconnect tile dryer at the house-
hold distribution panel by removing
the fuse or switching off the circuit
breaker. Reach above tile dryer
opening from inside the drum.
Remove the bulb and replace with

the same size bulb.

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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ToolsNeeded:

* Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver
o Tape-tippedputtyknife
* Needle-nosedpliers

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 halfway

into the TOP holes, fk_reach 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 halfway.

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.

7 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.

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8 Tighten the two top screws of

each hinge.

9 Reinsert the plastic plugs on

the side from which the door

was removed.

Speda{O Care Guide

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

Otherwise use the information below as a general guide.

Pillows

Blankets

Cotton

Synthetic

Down

Extra Large Items

(Includes

comforters,
blankets and

mattress pads.)

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

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.

Use a medium heat drying setting.
Use a low heat drying setting.

Use a low heat drying setting.

Use a low heat drying setting.
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 ramble.

CAUTION:Items without room to ramble may block air flow and
could result in scorched items. Dry mattress pads separately. Use
a low heat drying setting.

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As a general rule, if clothes are

sorted properly for the washer, they
are sorted properly for the dryer.

Sort by color

(Separate colorfast from

non-colorfast fabrics*)

, Whites
, Lights

, Darks

Separate by fabric type

* Cottons and linens
° Permanent press cottons

and blends

o Synthetic and poly knits
° Delicates

° Avoid drying vei y 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.

Separate lint producers from
lint collectors

° Lint producers: ten T cloth and

chenille

° Lint collectors: velveteen and

corduroy

Sort by weight

° Hewv y Items

• Light Items

• ;\,_m-colo_Jh,_tjhbriw may bleed orjade. Smt !4_'
individual c.lm.

Do not d_T the ff)llowing items:
* Fiberglass items

° Woolens
° Rubber coated items
° Plastics

° Items with plastic trim
° Foam-filled items

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This may cause fabric softener
stains.

Do not overload. This causes
inefficient operation and

unnecessaty wrinkling. Clothes
need to tumble freely.

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Cleansing

The drum is rust-resistant.
However, colored fabrics which

lose color or bleed in the washer
may cause discoloration of the dry-

er drum. We recommend that the
dryer drum be cleaned with a cloth

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.

using a detergent and water paste
or a mild abrasive, such as Soft

Scrub TM. Rinse thoroughly. Then
ramble-dry 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.

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 ff)r a short
period of time, disconnect the
power supply and clean the lint

filter.

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& Cleansing

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 ff)llow

these steps:

1 Turn off electrical supply by

disconnecting the plug fiom
the wall socket.

2 Disconnect exhaust duct from

the dryer.

3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with

the hose attachment.

4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to

the dryer.

Check the inside of the exhaust
hood with a mirror to rid of

° Make sure inside flaps are fully

open when dryer is operating.

• Make sure there is not wildlife
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting

inside the exhaust duct or hood.

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BJore you calljbr se ice

Problem Possible Causes What to Do

Dryer is unplugged

Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker
is tripped, the dryer may

tmnble but not heat

Gas service is off

Some shaking/noise is normal.

Dryer may be sitting unevenly

Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Drying dirty items with ° Use your duet to dry only clean items. Dirty

clean ones items can stain clean items and the duet.
Clothes were not completely

clean

• Make sure the diTer 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 tully open.

° Move dryer to an even floorspace, or adjust

as necessaI T until even.

• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when
the clothes are wet "appear" after drying. Use

proper washing procedures before drying.

Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from

lint collectors (like corduroy).

Static electricity can attract tint ° See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

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Problem Possible Causes What to Do

Overdrying ° TI T a fabric softener.

• Adjust conuols for less drying.

No fabric softener was used • TIT a fabric softener.

Synthetics, permanent press ° TIT a fabric softener.

and blends can cause static

Improper sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items

(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a

well-sorted dryer load).

Large loads of heavy items • Large, heavy loads contain more moisture

(like beach towels) and take longer to dI y. Separate large, heavy

items into smaller loads to speed drying time.

Controls improperly set • Match control settings to the load you

are duing.
Lint filter is full • Clean lint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed • Check installation instructions for proper

ducting ducting/venting.

Make sure ducting is clean, flee of kinks

and unobstructed.

Check to see if outside wall damper

operates easily.

See the Venting the DiTer section.
Blown fuses or tripped

circuit breakers

Overloading/
combining loads

Underloading

Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since

most &Ters 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 diTing only one or two items,

add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.

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Problem Possible Causes What to Do

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.

• Select a shorter drying time.

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

• Remove items when cycle ends and fi)ld or
hang immediately.

To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care
labels exactly.

Some items may be pressed back into shape
after &Ting.

If you are concerned about shrinkage in
a particular item, do not machine wash or
tumble dU it.

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For the best drying performance
the dryer needs to be properly

vented. Carefully follow the details

on Exhausting in the Installation
Instructions.

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.

• Ventingmust conform to local
building codes.

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Notes

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We be therd

In the United States:

800.626.2000

In the United States:
800-GE-CARES

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Whatever your question about any
GE major appliance, GE Answer

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Your call-and your question-will be

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AGE consumer service professional
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Service company-operated locations

offer you service today or tomorrow,

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p.m. Saturdays).

in Canada contact:

Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.

1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B.
E1C 9M3

Our factotT-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and
out-so most repairs can be handled
in just one visit.

In the United States:

800.626.2000

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Braille controls for a variety of
GE appliances, and a brochure

to assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited

mobility. To obtain these items, in
the United Statesfree of charge, call

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GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
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In Canada contact:

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Moncton, N.B.

E1C 9M3

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Care and cleaning instructions con-
tained in this manual cover proce-
dures that can be performed by any
user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified ser-

vice personnel. Caution must be

exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.

accepted.

We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If ff)r some
reason you are not happy with the seiMce you receive, here are steps
to follow for fi]rther help.

In the United States: In Canada:

First, contact the people who ser-

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

this will solve the problem.

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 tile details-including your

phone number-to: Manager,
Consumer Relations,

GE Appliances, Appliance Park,
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Consumer Action Program

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Chicago, IL 60606

Next, if you are still not pleased, write
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number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations,

Camco Inc.

1 Factoi y Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B.
E1C 9M3

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