Hotpoint NWXR483GGAWW, NWXR483GG9WW, NWXR483GG8WW, NWXR483GG7WW, NWXR483GG6WW Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ................... S

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

Features ........................ 7

Loading and Using

the Drger .................... 9,10

Reversing the Door .............. 8

Venting the Drger .............. 10

Troubleshooting Tips ... 11, 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warrants ..................... 1S

NBXR333

NVLR223

NWXR483

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

Youcan find them on a labelon the
front of the dryer behind the door,

175D1807P568 59-90300-1 II-06JR

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 liquidsin 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:

[] 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

Thisact requiresthe governorof Californiato publisha list of substancesknown to the state to causecancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businessesto 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 by the incomplete combustion of natural gasor LPfuels.

[_] lmmediatelg 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.

Properlyadjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be
minimizedfurther by properly venting the drger to the outdoors.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

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before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
visiting Hotpoint.com, or by coiling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

[] Properlyground dryer to conform with all

[] Installor store where itwill not be exposed

[] Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

[] Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.

to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather, which could cause permanent

damage and invalidate the 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

insidethe dryer cabinet. Useonly rigid metal
or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for

exhausting to the outside.USEOFPLASTICOR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE
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.

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

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

play on, with or insidethis or any other appliance.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

• Neverreach into the dryer while the drum is •
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding

clothes,wait until the drum has completely
stopped.

• Cleanthe lint filter before each 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,soaked in or spotted

with combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas
wax, oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning

solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give
off vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add

these substancesto the wash water Do not use
or placethese substances around your washer

or dryer during operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oilsinyour
dryen Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay

contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause
a clothes load to catch fire.

Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials (such

as cleaning cloths, mops,towels usedin beauty
salons,restaurants, or barber shops, etc.)must

not be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or
flammable materials have been removed. There

are many highly flammable items usedin homes
such as acetone,denatured alcohol, gasoline,

kerosene,some household cleaners,some spot
removers,turpentines, waxes,wax removers

and products containing petroleum distillates.

• Keepalllaundry 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 on the dryer top.

The laundry process can reduce the flame

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

care instructions.
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.that may melt or burn.
Somerubber materials, when heated, can under

certain circumstances producefire by spontaneous
combustion.

• Do not store plastic,paper or clothing that may
burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.

• Garments labeled Dry Away from Heot or DoNot
TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)

must not be put in your dryen

• Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer
Skinirritation could result from the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent dryer uses.

• To minimizethe possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect

the dryer at the householddistribution 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:Tumingthe Cycle Selectorknob
to an off position or pressing PAUSEdoes NOT

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 ifit is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or

has missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.

• The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct
connection insidethe dryer should be cleaned at

least once a year by a qualified technician. See
the Loading and Usingthe Dryer section.

• If yours isa gas dryer,it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have

a pilot light. DO NOTATTEHPTTOLIGHTWITHA
HATCH.Burnsmag result from having gour hand

in the vicinitg of the burner when the automatic
ignition turns on.

• Youmay wish to soften your laundered fabrics

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

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

pulling. Placethe cord awag from traffic areas
so it will not be stepped on, tripped overor

subjected to damage.

• Beforediscarding a dryer, or removing it from

• Do not tamper with controls.

or reducethe static electricity in them by using
a drger-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 gives written assurance on the

package that their product can be safely used
in your dryer Serviceor performance problems

caused by useof these products are the
responsibility ofthe manufacturers of those

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

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

• Do not attempt to repair or replaceany part
of this applianceor attempt ang servicing unless

specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Manual
or in publisheduser-repairinstructions that gou

understand and havethe skillsto carrg out.

_\_4___ READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

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About the drger control panel. ,otpo,.t.com

Youcan locate gour model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the doo_ Throughout this manual, features and

appearance may vary from your model.

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Start Temperature

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Fluff Knifs]Delicates 70

no heat low Dewr nke 20

Medium Automatic t CooJDown Automatic

Damp Dr/30 60 J Tim_ r)_v j

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