Hotpoint NWXR473GV3AA, NWXR473GV2WW, NWXR473GV2AA, NWXR473GV1WW, NWXR473GV1AA Owner’s Manual

PaR No175D1807P276

500A295PO04Rev.1

Pub. No., 39-90009 5-99 JR

Safety Information ...3-5

Operating Instructions

Controls .................... 6,7

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

ReversingTheDoor............ 9

LoadingandUsingTheDryer., AO

VentingTheDryer............. tI

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Congratulations!

YouAre Now Part ofthe HotpointFamily.

Welcome to the Hotpoint family, We're proud of our quality products and we are
committed to providing dependable service_ You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's

Manual and you'll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service departrnent

Best of all, you'll experience these values each time you use your dryer. That's
important, because your new dryerwill be part of your family for manyyears. And we
hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come,

We thank you for buying Hotpoint. We appreciate your" purchase, and hope you MII
continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home_

Hotpoint& You,A Service Partnership.

IMPORTANT!

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date isneeded to obtain service

under the waxranty.

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Troubleshooting Tips

BeforeYouCalfForService. ,12,13

Customer Service

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

ServiceTelephone

Numbers............ BackCover

FORYOURRECORDS

Write the model andserial numbers here:

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They are on the label on the front of' the dryer behind the door.

READTHISMANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your dryer properly, Just a little preventive care on your part can save

you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dryer°

PROPERVENTING

t;or the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly
vented, The dryer MI1use more energy and run longer if it is not

vented to the specifications outlined in the Venting theDtyersection in
this manual and the Exhausting section in the Installation Instructions,

tFYOUNEEDSERVICE

You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before You

CallForService section. I/you review our chart of Troubleshooting lips

first, you may not need to call for service at all,
Ifyou do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone

call away_A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
the back section,. Or, in theU.S.,you can always call the GE Answer
Center ®at 80&626o2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,, in Canada,
call 14300-361-3400o

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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WARNING!

Foryoursafety,the informationin thismanualmustbe followed tominimize the risk of fire
or explosion,electric shock, or topreventpropertydamage,personal injury,ordeath.

J Do notMore or use gasoline or other

flammable vaporsandliquidsin the
vicinityof this or any otherappliance.

[] Installationand service mustbe performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or

thegassupplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

]Do nottryto light a match, or cigarette, or

turnon any gas or electrical appliance.

_ Do nottouch any electrical switch; do not

useanyphone in yourbuilding.

[]Clear the room,buildingorarea ofall

occupants.

Califomia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

-lifts act reqtfires the governor of Califomia to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of'potential exposure

to such substances°

Gas appliances can crease minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,

formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

[] Immediatelycall yourgas suppfier froma

neighbor'sphone. Follow thegas
supplier'sinstructionscarefully.

[] ff youcannot reach yourgas supplier, call

the fire department.

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Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion° Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting 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 an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
calling, toll-free, in the United States the 6E Answer Cente_ 800.626.2000.In Canada, call, 1-800-361-3400.

[] Properly ground dryer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions_

I!lInstall or store where itMll not be exposed to

temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather

[] Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overloa& [

[] Remove all sharp packing items and dispose ofalJ

shipping materials properly.

Exhaust/Ducting:

[_] Gas dryers MUSTbe exJaausted to the outside.
_] Exhausting electric dryers to the outside is

strongly recommended to prevent large amounts

of moisture and tint from being blown into the

room,,

Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or

for exhausting to the outside, USEOFPLASTIC

OROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCAN
CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCAN
CAUSEA FIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMES

OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING

INSTALLATION.

For complete details, follow the Installation 3
Insu'uctions,

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

[] Keep the area underneath and around your

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

flammable vapors and liquids.

[] Keep the floor around your appliances dean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

m Close supervision is necessary _this appfiance is

used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER

[] Never' reach into the dryer while the drum is

moving_ Before loading, unloading or adding

clothes, wait until the dnn-n has completely
stopped.

R Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent

tint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room.

DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE

[] 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, oit, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or
expIode_ Do not add these substances to the

wash water. Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation

[] Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

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

cause a dothes 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 used in
beaut), 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 used in homes such as acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household

cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines,
waxes, wax removers and products containing

petroleum disdllateso

[] Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents,

bleaches, etc_ ) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all

warnings on container labels to avoid injury,

BiNever climb on or stand on the dryer top-

IilThe laundry process can reduce the flame

retardancy of fabricso 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 bum.
Some rubber materials, when heated, can under

certain circam-lstances produce fire by
spontaneous combustion.

[] Do not store plastic, paper or cloLhing that may

burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation

[] Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do

Not Tumble Ory (such as life jackets containing
Kapok) must not be put in your dryer.

[] Do not day fiberglass articles in your dryer°

Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing

during subsequent dryer uses.

[] 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 fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance orcleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of the lint

filter)° NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an 0FFposition does NOTdisconnect the

appliance from the power supply.

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[] Never attempt to operate this appliance flit is

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

damaged cord or plug.

[] The interior' of the machine and the exhaust duct

connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at
least once ayear bya qualified technidan. See the

Loading and Using the Dryer section,

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

pilot light_DO NOTATTEMPTTOUGItT WITHA
MATCH.Burns may result from having your hand

in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic
ignition rams on.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

[] Grasp the plug firmlywhen disconnecting this

appliance to avoid damage to the cord while
pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so
it wi!l not be stepped on, tripped over or

subjected to damage°

[NDo not attempt to repair or replace any part of'

this 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.

[] You maywish to soften your laundered fabrics

or reduce the static electricity in them, 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 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

problems caused by use of these products are
the responsibility of the manufacturers of those
products and are not covered under the warranty

to this appfiance.

B Before discarding a dryer, or remo_fng it from

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

R Do not tamperwith controls,

ReadandfollowthisSafetyInformationcarefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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