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Safety Instructions ........ 2-4

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ................. S,6

Control Settings ................. 7

Features ....................... 8

Loading and Using

the Dryer ................... 10-11

Reversing the Door .............. 9

Venting the Dryer .............. 11

Troubleshooting Tips ... 12, 13

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warranty ..................... 15

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

Youcan find them on a label on the front of the drger behind the

dooE

175D1807P596 49-90328 04-07 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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 end service must be performed by o 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.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requiresthe governor of Californiato publish alist of substances known to the state to cause cancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposureto such substances.

Gasappliances cancause minor exposureto four ofthesesubstances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,causedprimarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto thesesubstances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

[] 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.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This dryer must be properlg 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 ge.com or bg calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

[] Properlyground dryer to conform with all

[] Installor store where it will not be exposed to

[] Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

[] Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof

governing codesand ordinances. Followdetails in Installation Instructions.

temperatures below freezingor exposed to the weather,which could causepermanent damage

and invalidatethe warranty.

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

all shipping materials properly.

Exhaust/Ducting

]Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside. ]Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside

the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the

outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER

COMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE A FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA FIREIFITCOLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.

Forcomplete details,follow the Installation Instructions.

WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

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• Keepthe area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials,

(lint, paper,rags,etc.),gasoline,chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.

• Keepthefloor around your appliances clean and dry to reducethe possibilityof slipping.

• Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to

play on,with or inside this or any other appliance.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

• Neverreach into the dryer while the drum is

moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding clothes,wait until the drum has completely

stopped.

• Cleanthe lint filter beforeeach load to prevent lint

accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO

NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or dry articles that have been

cleaned in,washed in,soakedin or spotted with combustible or explosivesubstances(such as

wax, oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give

off vapors that may ignite orexplode. Donot add these substances to the wash water Donot use

or placethese substancesaround your washer or dryer during operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oilsin

your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could

cause a clothesload to catch fire.

• Any article onwhich you have used acleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials (suchas cleaning cloths,mops,towels used in

beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops,etc.) must not be placedin ornear the dryer until

solvents or flammable materials have been removed.Thereare many highly flammable items

used in homes suchasacetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline,kerosene,somehousehold cleaners,some spot removers,turpentines, waxes, wax removers

and products containing petroleum distillates.

• Keepall laundry aids(suchas detergents, bleaches,etc.)out of the reach of children,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container labelsto avoid injury.

• Neverclimb on or stand onthe dryer top.

• Thelaundry processcan reduce the flame

retardancy offabrics. To avoid sucha result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer's

care instructions.

• Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic

or similarmaterials such aspadded bras,tennis shoes,galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,baby pants,

plastic bags, pillows,etc.that may melt or bum. Somerubber materials,when heated, can under

certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

• Do not store plastic, paper orclothing that may

burn or melt on top ofthe dryer during operation.

• Garments labeled Dry Away from Heotor DoNot

TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryeE

• Do not dry fiberglass articles inyour dryer

Skinirritation could result from the remaining particles that may bepicked up by clothing

during subsequent dryer uses.

• Tominimizethe 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 offthe circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or

cleaning (exceptthe removal and cleaning ofthe lint filter).NOTE:Turningthe CycleSelectorknob

to an off positionor pressingPAUSEdoesNOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER(cont.)

• Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,

or has missing or brokenparts, including a damaged cord or plug.

• Theinterior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection insidethe dryer should becleaned at

leastonce a year by a qualified technician. Seethe

Loading and Usingthe Drblersection.

• Ifyours is a gas dryer,it isequipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have

a pilot light. DO NOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITH A MATCH.Burnsmay result from having your hand

in the vicinity ofthe burner when the automatic ignition turns on.

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

• Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling.Place the cord away from traffic areas

soit will not bestepped on,tripped over or subjected to damage.

• Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of this appliance orattempt any servicingunless

specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual or inpublisheduser-repairinstructionsthat you

understand and have the skillsto carry out.

• Beforediscarding a dryer, or removing it from

• Do not tamper with controls.

Youmay wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reducethe static electricity in them by using

a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static conditioneEWe 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 giveswritten assurance on the

package that their product can be safely used in gour drgen Serviceor performance problems

caused bg useof these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those

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

service,remove the dryer door to prevent children from hiding inside.

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..,.__ READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

/_\'_ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the drger control panel, ge.com

You can locate _qourmodel number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door, Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from _jourmodel.

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