GE GTD42GASJ0W Owner's Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ................. 4, 5

Control Settings .................. 5

Features ......................... 6

Loading and Using

the Dryer ........................ 6

Reversing the Door ............... 7

Venting the Dryer ................ 8

Troubleshooting Tips .... 9, lo

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .............. 12

Warranty ....................... 11

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Model #

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

_j_ This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All 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 resultin death or serious injury.
Indicates o hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could resultin minor or moderate injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the riskof fire, explosion,electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

[] Readall instructionsbeforeusing theappliance.
[] DONOTdry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, us they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

[] DONOTplace items exposed to cooking oils inyour dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to u

chemical reaction that could cause u loud to catch fire.

[] DONOTallow children to play on or in this appliance. Closesupervision 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.

[] DONOTreach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
[] DONOTinstall or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

[] DONOTtamper 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 skillsto carry out.

[] DONOTuse fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric

softener or product.

[] DONOTuseheat 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.

[] Donot 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.
[] Unplugthe appliance or turn offthe circuit breaker before servicing. Pressingthe Power or Stort/Pouse button DOESNOT

disconnect power.

[] DONOToperate this appliance if it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or has missingor broken parts,

including adamaged cord or plug.

[] DONOTspray any type of aerosol into, onor near dryer at any time. Donot use any type of spray cleanerwhen cleaningdryer

interior. Hazardousfumes or electrical shock could occur.

[] See"Electrical Connection" located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ADDITIONAL GAS DRYERWARNINGS

Foryour safety,the information in this manual must befollowed to minimize the riskof fire or explosion 1

or to prevent damage, personal injury, or death.

- DONOTstore or usegasolineor other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity ofthis or any other appliance.

- WHATTODOIFYOUSHELLGAS:

• DONOTtry to light any appliance.

• DONOTtouch any electrical switch; DONOTuseany phone inyour building.

• Clearthe room, building, or area of any occupants.

• Immediately call your gassupplier from a neighboCsphone. Followthe gas supplier's instructions.

• Ifyou cannot reachyour gassupplier,call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by aqualified installer, service agency,or the gas supplier.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWater and ToxicEnforcementAct requiresthe governor of Californiato publisha list of substances

known to the state to cause cancer,birth defects or other reproductiveharm and requires businessesto warn of potential
exposureto such substances.

Thisproduct contains one or morechemicals known to the Stateof Californiato causecancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

Gasappliances cancause low-level exposureto some ofthese substances,including benzene,carbon monoxide,formaldehyde
and soot,causedprimarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gasor LPfuels. Exposureto these substances can be

minimizedby properlyventing the dryerto the outdoors.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dryer control panel.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbefore

operating this appliance.

Explosion Hazard

Keepflammablematerialsand vapors,suchasgasoline,

away from dryer.
DONOTdry anything that haseverhadanything flammable

on it (evenafter washing).
Failureto do socan result in death, explosion, or fire.

Nowashercan completely remove oil.
Donot dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it

(including cookingoils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a

clotheslineorby using an air dry cycle.
Failureto follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model.

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Cottons

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