Hotpoint HTDX100GM8WW, HTDX100GM6WW, HTDX100GM4WW, HTDX100GD6WW, HTDX100GD5WW Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Control Panel .................... 5

Control Settings .................. 6

Loading and Using

the Dryer ...................... 8, 9

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

Venting the Dryer ................ 9

Troubleshooting Tips... lo, ll
Consumer Support

Consumer Support .............. 14

Warranty ....................... 13

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #

Serial #
Youcan find them on (] label on the

front of the dryer behind the door.

234D2238PO03 49-90506 10-13GE

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A 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.

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[] 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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS"

F_ 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.

F_ Clear the room, building or area of all

occupants.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

Thisact requiresthe governor ofCaliforniato publish a listof substances knownto the stateto cause cancer,

birth defects orother reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposure

to such substances.

Gasappliances can cause minor exposureto four of these substances,namely benzene,carbon monoxide,

formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily bythe incomplete combustion of natural gasor LPfuels.

[_ immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions carefully.

F_ If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

Properlyadjusted dryerswill minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be
minimized further by properlyventing the dryer to the outdoors.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet, you con receive one by
visiting Hotpoint.com, or by coiling 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).

Properlyground dryer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Followdetails

in Installation Instructions.

Installor store where itwill not be exposed
to temperatures below freezingor exposed
to the weather, which could causepermanent

damage and invalidate the warranty.
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof
all shipping materials properly.

2 Instructions.

Exhaust/Ducting:

r_AII dryers HUSTbe exhausted to the outside to

prevent large amounts of moisture and lintfrom
being blown into the room.

r_use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside

the dryer cabinet and useonly rigid metal 4"

diameter or ULapproved transition ducting
between the dryer andthe home duct. USEOF

PLASTICOROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK
CAN CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORK

CAN CAUSEA FIREIFIT COLLAPSESOR
BECOMESOTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEOR

DURINGINSTALLATION.

Forcomplete details, follow the Installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

[] Keepthe area underneath and around your []

appliances free of combustible materials (lint,paper,
rags, etc.),gasoline,chemicals and other flammable

vapors and liquids.

[] Keepthe floor around your appliances clean and dry []

to reducethe possibility of slipping.

[]

Closesupervisionis necessaryif this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to

play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.

WHEN USING YOURDRYER

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Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving.
Beforeloading, unloading or adding clothes,wait

until the drum hascompletely stopped.

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Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the dryer orinthe room. DO

NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.

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Do not wash ordry articles that have been
cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas

wax, oil,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning

solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances giveoff

vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add these

substancesto the wash water. Donot use or place

these substances around your washer or dryer

during operation.

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Do not place items exposed to cooking oils inyour
dryer. Itemscontaminated with cooking oilsmay
contribute to a chemical reactionthat could cause a
clothes load to catch fire.

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Any article onwhich you have useda cleaning

solventor that contains flammable materials (such
ascleaning cloths, mops,towels used inbeauty
salons,restaurants, or barber shops,etc.)must

not be placed inor near the dryer until solvents or

flammable materials have been removed.There are

many highly flammable items used inhomessuch
asacetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,

some household cleaners,some spotremovers,

turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products

containing petroleum distillates.

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The laundry process can reduce the flame

retardancy of fabrics.To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's care

instructions.

[] Neverclimb on or stand on the dryer top.

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Keepall laundry aids(such as detergents, bleaches,
etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably in a

locked cabinet. Observeallwarnings on container
labelsto avoid injury.

Keepthe area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areasfree from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

Donot dry articlescontaining rubber, plastic

or similar materials such as padded bras,tennis
shoes,galoshes, bath mats,rugs, bibs,baby pants,

plastic bags,pillows,etc. that may meltor burn.

Some rubber materials,when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous

combustion.

Donot store plastic, paper or clothing that may burn

or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
Garments labeled DryAway from Heator DoNot

TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)
must not be put inyour dryer.

Donot dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.

Skinirritation could result from the remaining

particlesthat may be picked up byclothing during

subsequent dryer uses.
To minimizethe 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 (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the lint
filter).NOTE:Turning the CycleSelector knob to an

off position or pressingPAUSEdoes NOTdisconnect
the appliance from the power supply.

Donot obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not

stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the
front or back of the dryer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

WHEN USINGYOURDRYER(cont.)

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Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or
has missing or broken parts, including a damaged

cord or plug.

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

least once a year by a qualified technician. Seethe

Loading and Usingthe Dryer section.

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Ifyours is a gas dryer, it isequipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have u pilot
light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHT WITHA MATCH.

Burnsmay result from havingyour hand inthe

vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition

turns on.

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or
reduce the static electricity inthem by using a dryer-

applied fabric softener 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 u dryer-added

product for which the manufacturer gives written
assurance on the package that their product can

be safely used inyour dryer. Serviceor performance
problems caused by use of theseproducts are the

responsibility of the manufacturers of those products
and are not covered underthe warranty to this

appliance.
Do not spray any type of aerosol into,on, or near

dryer at any time. Do not useany type of spray
cleaner when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous

fumes or electrical shock could occur.

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WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

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

Placethe cord away from traffic areasso it will not be

stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage.

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Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part ofthis

appliance or attempt any servicingunlessspecifically

recommended inthis Owner's Manualor inpublished
user-repair instructionsthat you understand andhave
the skillsto carry out.

[] Before discarding a dryer,or removing itfrom service,

remove the dryer door to prevent children from
hiding inside.

[] Do not tamper with controls.

,,,,_'_, READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORtvlATIONCAREFULLY.

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About the dryer control panel.

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IL WARNING!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbefore
operating this appliance.

You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door. Throughout this manua!,
features and appearance may vary from your model

Start

Pushto_rt

Temperature o_F f4ore Dry

Wdnkle Free .e&s Dry Free

Medium Au_r_c

COttOnS
Au_o_

Wrinkle

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Timed Dry

Temperature OFF

Stort Cottons Easy Core

Regulor Hedium

Cottons

Aut_ot_

Optimum Dry

OFF(

Mo_Dry WrinMe

Le._Dry Free

Aute_t_c

OuickFluff 10 _

70

Timed Dry

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LPgas), size of
load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

About the controlsettings.

IMPORTANT'. Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

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Fabric Care/Temperature (Not all features are on all models)

Cottons

Regular

Wrinkle Free/

EasyCare Medium

Knits/Delicetes

No Heat

Automatic cycles automatically determine fabric dryness.SelectLessDry ifyou want your clothes slightly damp
at the end of the drying cycle.SelectMore Dry if you want them to feel drier. Timed cycles run for a selected

time.

_I/_ Drying Cycles (Not all features are on all models)

Cottons For cottons and most linens. For most loads select Optimum Dry (on some models).

For regular to heavy cottons.

Forsynthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press.

On some models. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low.

Low

Fluff Forfluffing items without heat. Usethe TimedDry cycle.

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Wrinkle Free For wrinkle-free, permanent press and delicate items, and knits.

Timed Dry Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time.

Fluff or Forfreshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabrics, linens and pillows. Use with

Quick Fluff FluffNo Heat. Provides !0 minutes of no heat tumbling.

_Start- Close the dryer door. Select Start. Opening the door during operation willstop the dryer.

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

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About reversing the door.

Reversing the Door

Toolsneeded.
[] Standard #2 [] Tape-tipped

Phillipsscrewdriver putty knife

rl1 open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the

hinges.With the door completely open, remove the bottom
screw from each hinge on the dryer face. Insert these

screws about half way into the TOPholes,for each hinge,
on the opposite side (whereyou removed the filler plugs).

Applyfirm pressureto get the screw started in new holes.

r_ Loosentop screw from each hinge onthe dryerface half

way. With one hand holding the top of the door and the
other hand holdingthe bottom, remove the door from the

dryer by lifting it UP and OUT.

r_ Removethe blind plate from the hinge side of the dryer by

removing itstwo screws. Removethe strike plate from the
opposite side of the dryer by removing its two screws.

Reinstallthe plates, on the opposite sides,usingtwo screws
in each plate.

REMOVE 4 PLUGS AND KEEP
FOR INSERTION INTO

THE OPPOSITE SIDE __N

LOOSEN EACH TOP HINGE _..,"""'--'A'_ _'_.

REMOVE BOTTOM SCREW FROM EACH HINGE
AND INSTALL HALF WAY INTO EACH TOP OF
OPPOSITE HINGE HOLES .

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r-4-]Rotatethe door 180°.Insert it onthe opposite side of the

opening by moving the door IN and DOWN until the top
hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws

inserted in step1.

rs] Removethe remaining screws from the sideof the opening

from which the door was removed. With these screws,
secureeach hinge at the bottom.Tightenthe two top screws

of each hinge. Reinsertthe plastic plugs on the side from
which the door was removed.

ROTATE DOOR 180 ° AND HANG
IT ON TOP HINGE SCREWS

_N SCREWS AND TIGHTEN TOP INTO HOLES ON

INSTALLANDTIGHTEN BOTTOM INSERT PLUGS

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Loading and using the dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

Sorting and Loading Hints

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

Donot add fabric softener sheetsonce theload has
become warm. Theymay causefabric softener stains.

Bounce®FabricConditionerDryerSheetshave been
approved for usein all GEDryerswhen usedin

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Careand Cleaningof the Dryer

TheExterion Wipe or dust any spillsor washing

compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel
and finishes may be damaged by some laundry
pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Apply

these products away from the dryer. Thefabric may
then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your

dryer caused bythese products isnot covered byyour
warranty.

TheLint Filten Cleanthe lint filter before each use.
Hoisten your fingers and reach into the filter opening.

Runyour fingers acrossthe filter. Havea qualified
technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once
a year.

Do not overload. Thiswastes energy and causes
wrinkling.

Do not dry the following items: fiberglassitems,
woolens,rubber-coated items,plastics,items with

plastic trim andfoam-filled items.

The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.A

partially clogged exhaust can lengthen thedrying time.

Follow these steps:

L_JTurn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug

from the wall socket.

[_ Disconnectthe duct from the dryer.
[-_ Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and

reconnect the duct.

TheExhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outside that the
flaps of the hood movefreely when operating. Hake

surethat there is nowildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting
insidethe duct or hood.

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Loading and using the dryer,

Alwaysfollowthefabricmanufacturer'scarelabelwhenlaundering.

Ventingthe Dryer

Forthe best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy

and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting
in the Installation Instructions.

[] Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal or ULlisted

flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.

[] Do not use plastic or other combustible 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.

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