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Models: DWLR473ET DWLR473GT
Owner's Manual
Important Safety Information
Operating Instructions
The Controls on Your Dryer
Other Dryer Features
Helpful Information
Specialized
Fabric Guide
Loading Suggestions
Care of Product
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Venting the Dryer
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WARNING: For your safety the information
:followed
to minimize
damage,
personal
the risk of fire or explosion
flammable
and liquids
Installation
and
be performed
installer,
the
vapors
in the vicinity
this or any other
property
IF YOU SMELL GAS
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of
appliance.
service
must
by a qualified
service
or to prevent
must be
injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline
or other
in this manual
agency
or
gas supplier.
I Do not t U to light any appliance,
2 Do not touch
any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
3 Clear the room, building
or
area of all occupants.
hnmediately
call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
5 If you cannot
supplier,
California
This act requires
Safe Drinking
the governor
reach
call the fire department.
Water and Toxic Enforcement
Gas appliances
minor
to cause cancer,
defects
carbon
harm
and soot, caused
or other
reproductive
and requires
businesses
customers
of potential
to such substances.
to warn
exposure
exposure
substances,
to four of these
namely
benzene,
monoxide,
incomplete
Act
can cause
of California
to publish a list of
substances
known to the state
birth
your gas
fovmaldehyde
primarily
combustion
by tile
of natural
gas or LP fuels.
Properly
adjusted
dryers will
minimize
incomplete
Exposure
to these substances
be minimized
venting
further
combustion.
car._
by properly
the d_Ter to dm outdoor,<
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Read
aUsaf tyinformation
To reduce
when
before using
the risk of fire, electric
using your appliance,
the follo_
shock,
or hnjury to persons
follow basic precautionsi
including
sections.
i
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described
in this Owner's Manual.
This dryer must be properly
installed and located in
Gas dryers
to the
MUST
outside.
the Exhausting
Installation
be exhausted
Carefully
details
follow
in the
Instructions.
accordance
with the Installation
Exhausting electric dryers to
the outside is STRONGLY
Instructions
before
RECOMMENDED
it is used.
If you did not receive an
Installation
Instructions
sheet
with your dryer,
one by calling,
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Properly
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ground
to conform
1:oprevent
large amounts of moisture and
lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the
Exhaust:ng details in the
Installat!on Instructions.
Do not repair
or replace
with all governing
codes and
ordinances.
Follow details in
any part of the appliance
Installation
specifically
Instructions.
- Install or store where the tempera-ture is above 50°F. (10°C.). Do
not install the dryer where it will
be exposed
- Connect
to the weather.
to a properly
rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
attempt
any servicing
or
unless
recommended
in this
Owner's Manual or in published
user-repair
instructions
that you
understand
and haw. • the skills
to carry out.
When
disconnecting
appliance
this
pull by the: plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage
the cord or junction
of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord
is located so that it will not be
stepped
otherwise
or stress;.
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on, tripped
subjected
over or
to damage
to
• Exhaust Duct-See Installation
Instructions. Use only rigid metal
or flexible metal 4" diameter
ductwork inside the dwer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSEA FIRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK
CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSESOR BECOMESOTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR
DURING INSTALLATION.
• Do not dry articles containing
rubber, plastic, or similar
materials (such aspadded bras,
tennis shoes,galoshes,bath
mats, rugs, bibs, babypants,
plastic bags,pillows, etc.) as
thesematerials may melt or
burn.
Also, some rubber
materials,
under
when
certain
healed,
can
circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
• Do not store items that may
burn or melt (such as clothing,
paper material, plastics or
plastic containers, etc.) on top
of the dryer during operation.
• Garments labeled "Dry Away
from Heat" or "Do not Tumble
• Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned
in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive
substam:e:_ (such as wax, paint,
oil, gasoline, degreasers, drycleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.)
which maT[ ignite or explode. Do
not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use these
substance s around your washer
and/or d:.Ter during operation.
• Any article on which you have
used a cleaning solvent, or
which contains flammable
materials (such as cleaning
cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants,
or barber shops, etc.) must
not be placed in or near the
dryer until all traces of these
flammalc:le liquids or solids
and theil- fumes have been
remow__d. 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
containi ng petroleum distillates.
Dry" (such as life jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in
your dryer.
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information
before using
Clean the lint filter before
each load to prevent lint
accumulation inside the
dryer or in the room. DO
NOT OPERATE THE DRYER
WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER
IN PLACE.
Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances
free from the accumulation
of combustible
materials,
such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
• The interior of the machine
and the exhaust duct
connection inside the dryer
should be cleaned periodically
by a qualified individual.
• Never reach into the dryer
while the drum is moving.
Before loading, unloading or
adding clothes, wait until the
drum has completely
stopped.
• Do not dry fiberglass articles
in your dryer. Skin irritation
could result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked
up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.
• The laundry process can
reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics. To avoid such a
result, the garment manufacturer's
care instructions should be
followed very carefully.
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• Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near ch:!ldren. Do not allow
children
to play inside, on,
or with 1:hisappliance or any
discarded applianoe. Dispose
of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials
properl,/. Before discarding a
dryer, o:: removing from service,
remove the door of the dryer
compartment.
• Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all
warning:; on container labels
to aw)id personal injury.
• Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to
reduce the possibility of slipping.
• To minimize
the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
or discoimect the dryer at the
househo[d distribution 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: Turning the Cycle
Selector lmob to an OFF
position does NOT
disconne,zt the appliance
from the power supply.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
You may wish to soften your
laundered
fabrics or reduce
• Do not operate this appliance
the static electricity
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or
by using &yer-applied
fabric
softeners or an anti-static
has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord
or plug.
conditioner.
a fabric softener
in the wash cycle, according
to
the manufacturer's
instructions
dryer top.
for those products,
• If yours is a gas dryer, it is
equipped with an automatic
dryer-add
assurance,
or try, a
ed product
the manufacturer
electric ignition and does not
have a pilot light. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH
for which
gives written
on the package
that
their product can be safely used
in your dryer.
A MATCH. Burns may result
from having your hand in the
Service or performance
prob-
lems cau.,:,ed by the use of these
vicinity of the burner when the
automatic ignition may turn on.
products are the responsibility
of the manufacturers
of those
products
under
and are not covered
the warranty
appliance.
THE SE INS TR U C TI O
We recommend
you use either
• Never climb on or stand on the
SAVE
in them
S
of this
The
controls
START
FABRIC CARE
EXTRA CARE
START
COTrONS
HIGH HEAT
PERM. PRESS
MI!D. HEAT
KNITS
DELICATES
LOWHEAT
_
Clean the Lint Filter
A
OFF
SET
FLUFF
NO HE_T
FabricCareSelections
Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.
Always
CAUTION:
or instructions
Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter
as a general
follow
Fabric
when
M_.nufacturer's
la_mdering.
Care
Label
Use this chart
guide.
in place.
Drying Selections
Usage
For regular to heavy cottons.
Fo; synthetics, blends and items
labeled "permanent press.,
J'
'"
'
"
Fol deiicates, synthetics and items
tab.._!ed "tumble dry low."
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For ffluffing" items without heat. Use
the timed Dry cycle..
SIGNAL
EXTRACARE
MEDIUM
AUTOMATIC
MORE DRY
LESSDRY
LESSDRY PERMANENT
COOL
AUTOMATIC
COTTONS
DOWN
PRESS
EXTRACARE
NOTE:
MORE DRY
80 MIN
typeof heat used(Electric,
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DEWRINKLE
DAMP DRY
,&
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Selecting Drying Cycle
Select an automatic
or timed cycle. See the
above Cycle Descriptions.
Nat.rat
orLPgas},
size
TIMED DRY
of load, types of fabrics,
l wetnessof clothesand
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i°
_
StartingDrFer
• Close the duet
door.
• Select START.
Opening the door du ring the operation will
stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the
door and select STAkT to complete the cycle.
See next pagejor other &y_ features
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Other dryer features your model has
OFF
SET
Use this option to minimize the
HINT"
wrinkles in clothes. It provides
approximately 15 minutes of
no-heat tumbling after the clothes
are dry.
If the Signal option is selected,
This option can only be used with
the Automatic cycles.
This will remind you that the cycle
The signal control can be set at
OFF, MEDIUM or LOUD.
MEDIUM
OFF
LOUD
This signal will sound
just before
the end of the cycle to remind
to remove the clothes.
you
This will remind you that the cycle is
almost complete.
Before replacing
be sure to unplug
cord or disconnect
household
the light bulb,
the dryer power
the dryer at the
distribution
panel
by
removing the tuse or switching
off the circuit breaker. Reach
above dryer opening from inside
the drum. Remove the bulb and
replace
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Signal wiJrl sound at the end of the
drying time and will sound several
times during the Extra Care cycle.
is almost complete.
NOTE:
• Remove :_arments promptly at the
sound of the signal
with the same size bulb.
Place clothes
on hangors so wrinkles won't set in.
• Use the &'gnal
If you selected the Extra Care option
the signal will sound at the end of
the drying time and will sound several times during the Extra Care cycle.
the
especially
when
drying fabrics like polyester knits
and permanent press. These fabrics
should b,=.removed promptly so
wrinkles
won't set in'.
Tools Needed:
• Standard # 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Tape-tipped putty knife
• Needle-nosedpliers
1 Open the door and remove the
filler plugs opposite
file hinges.
2 With the door completely
open,
remove the bottom screw from
each hinge
on the dryer face.
6 Rotate
_he door
on the
opposite
ing by moving
DOWN
until
the bottom
the
180 °. Insert
side of the openthe door
the
hinge
top screws
it
IN and
top hinge
and
are resting
inserted
on
in step
/
3 Insert these screws about halfway
7 Remove
the remaining
screws
into tile TOP holes, for each hinge,
on the opposite side. (_,%qaere
you
removed the filler plugs.) Apply
from the side of the opening
from which tile door was
firm pressure to get the screw
started in untapped holes.
secure
removed.
With these screws
e.ach hinge at the bottom.
4 Loosen the top screw fiom each
hinge on the dryer face halfwa?.
8 Tighten
the two top screws of
each hinge.
5 With one hand holding tile tOF.,
of the door and the other hand
holding
the bottom,
remove
9 Reinsert the plastic plugs on
the sid e from which the door
was removed.
the
door from the dr_,er by lifting it
UP and OUT.
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3.
Specialty Care Guide
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label or instructions when laundering,
Otherwise use the information below as a general guide.
Pillows
Mend
any holes or weak seams where
escape.
feather
or fillimg could
Dry only one pillow at a time. Slop dryer occasionally
and
shake pillow, redistributing
filling for even drying. Check pillow
at the end of dlTing time. _{t7"
it is not completely
dr),,, reset dryer
for more duing
time.
Dry on low heat only.
not dry pillows
CAUTION: Do
Blankets
Add 2-4 dry towels and
Dry only one
minutes.
original
containing
one blanket
At the end
of d_ying
cycle
shape.
Allow blanket
Synthetic
Use
a low heal
drying
setting.
Down
Use
a low heat
drying
setting.
Extra Large Items
(Includes
Use a low heat drying setting.
D1T only one extra
the
blanket
before
minutes.
than
back
25
to its
storing.
setting.
large item at a time. Set dryer for 20 minutes.
time is up, check and redistribute
load. Reset dryer and
check after 15 minutes. When time is ut), check and redistribute
load. Reset timer and check at 5 minme intervals. Check after each
5 minutes
articles
to ensure
should
and fluffup
articles
have ample
do not fill dryer drum.
room
in the dryer,
Large, wet
but as they dU
they may not have room to tumble.
CAUTION: Items without
room to tumble
could result in scorched
items. Dry mauxess
a low heat duing
/2
drying
block
to dr,i" thoroughly
heat
pads.)
for more
Do not set control
a medium
mattress
fbr 20-25
at a time.
Use
When
and set timer
blanket
Cotton
comforters,
blankets and
17oam rubber.
setting.
may block air flow and
pads separately.
Use
Loading
As a general rule, if clothes are
sorted properly for the washer, the)
are sorted properly for the duet.
Sortby color
Separate #nt producers
lint collectors
(Separate colorfast from
non-colorfast fabrics*)
from
• Lint producers:
chenille
ten)' cloth
• Lights
• Darks
• Lint collectors:
velveteen
Separate by fabric type
Sort by weJght
• Heaw Items
• Whites
• Cottons
and
corduroy
and linens
• Permanent
and blends
• Light Items
press cotlons
* Non-colorJ_stfa&4c_ may bleed orflMe..So_ t_,
irulividua/
• Synthetic
• Delicates
and
c_dor.
and poly knits
• Avoid drying very small loads.
• Sort clothes
by weight so you
won't have to run an extra cycle
for one or two heavier, slower
• Do not dry the following
• Fiberglass
• Woolens
• Rubber
items:
items
coated
items
• Plastics
drying items.
• Do not add fabric
softener
once the load has become
sheet,;
warm.
• Items with plastic trim
• Foam-filled
items
This may cause fabric softener
stains.
Do not overload.
inefficient
This causes
operation
unnecessary
wrinkling.
need to tumble freely.
and
Clothes
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Care & Cleaning
The drum is rust-resistant
requires
and
no special care.
Wipe off any spills or washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with
Apply _:hese pretreal:ment
a damp cloth. Try not to strike
the surface with sharp objects.
Dryer control panel and finishes
may then be washed
may be damaged by some laundD;
pretreatment soil and stain remover
is not covered
products if such products are
sprayed on or have direct contact
with the dryer.
Before ever), dryer use, clean the
lint filter. Moisten your fingers and
reach into the filter opening. Run
your fingers across the filter.
To keep your dryer operating at
peak performance,
be sure to have
a technician vacuum the lint from
the machine every three years.
To store
period
power
filter.
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your
of time,
supply
dryer
for a short
disconnect
and
clean
the
the
lint
products
away from the dryer. The fabric
normally.
caused
Damage
and dried
to your dryer
by pretreatment
products
by your warranty.
Inspect and clean the dwer
exhaust ducting at least once
a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can
lengthen the drying time.
To clean the exhaust
duct follow
these step.,_.:
I Turn
o£f electrical
supply
by
disconnecting
the plug from
the wall socket.
2 Disconnect
exhaust
duct from
the drver.
3 Vacuum
the exhaust
duct with
the hose attachment.
4 Reconnect
the exhaust
duct to
the drye:r.
• Make sure the inside flaps of the
exhaust hood move ti-eely (you
may want to check with a mirror)
• Make sure inside flaps are fully
open when dryer is operating.
• Make sure there is not wild life
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting
inside the exhaust duct or hood.
Check the inside of the exhaust
hood with a mirror to rid of debris
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Before you call for se ice
Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
Dryer
• Make sure the d]Ter plug is pushed
(ompletely
inLo the outlet.
is unplugged
• Check the house fuse/circuit
breaker
box and replac(: fuse or reset breaker.
IVOTE:Most electric duets use. two breakers.
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker
is tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit
• Check
breaker
is tripped, the dryer may
tumble but not heat
Gas service
nd replace
is off
fuse or reset
• Move dryer
as necessary
Improper
• Follow directions
use of fabric softener
Drying dirty items with
were
not
box
breaker.
to an even floor space,
uD_lil even.
or adjust
on fabric softener package.
• 12se },our dD e: to d O, only clean items. Dirt)'
items can stain clean items and the duer.
ones
Clothes
clean
breaker
• Make sure gas, shutoff at dryer and main
shutoff are fully open.
Some shaking/noise
is normal.
Dryer may be sitting une,_enly
clean
completely
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• Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when
the clothes are wet "appear" ;dter duing. Use
proper washing procedures before dr)4ng.
Lint filter is full
°Clean lint screen be[ore each load.
Improper
• Sort lint prod u,.ers (like chenille)
lint collector.,; (like corduro)').
sorting
from
Static electricity can attract llnt
• See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading
• Separate large
Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets
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the hous,_ _ fuse/circuit
oads into smaller ones.
' • Empty all pock(:,ts before laundering
clothes.
Problem
Possible
Causes
What to Do
• Try a fabric softener.
Overdrying
• Adjust controls for less drying.
No fabric softener
was used
Synthetics, permanent
press
• 'Fry a fabric softener.
• 'Fry a fabric softener.
and blends can cause static
Improper
Separate heavy items from lightweight items
(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a
well-sorted dryer load).
sorting
Large loads of heavy items
(like beach towels)
• Large, heavy loads contain more moisture
and take longer to dry. Separate
large, heavy
items into smaller: loads to speed drying time.
Controls
• Match control
are drying.
improperly
set
settings
Lint f'dter is full
• Clean
Improper
ducting
• Check installation
ducting/venting
or obstructed
to the load you
lint filter b,_fore every load.
instructions
for proper
Make sure ductirtg is clean, free of kinks
and unobstructed.
Check to see if outside wall damper
operates easily
See the Venting
the Dryer
section.
Blown fuses .or tripped
circuit breakers
Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since
most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers,
make sure
both are operating.
Overloading/
combining loads
Do not put rot:re than
the dryer at a time.
Underloading
If you are drying only one or two items,
add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.
one washer
load in
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Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
• Select a shorter
Overdrying
drying time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight
amount of moisture.
Letting items sit in dryer
after cycle ends
• Remove items when cycle ends and fold or
hang immediate [y.
Some fabrics will naturally
shrink when washed. Others
"To avoid shrinkage,
labels exactly.
can be safely washed,
shrink in the dryer.
but will
follow garment
care
• Some items may be pressed back into shape
after drying.
• If you are concerned
about shrinkage
in
a particular
item, do not maclhine wash or
tumble dry it.
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Venting
the Duet
For the best
the dryer
vented.
drying
needs
performance
to be properly
Carefully follow the details
on Exhausting in the Installation
Instructions.
• Use only rigid metal or flexible
metal 4" diameter ductwork
inside
the dryer cabinet
exhausting
• Use the :_hortest length
possible.
• Do not (:rush or collapse.
or for
to the outside.
• Avoid resting
the duct on sharp
object,;.
• Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.
• Venting _,ust conform to local
building ,:odes.
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call 800.626.2000
Consumers with impaired hearing
or speec]_ who have :access to a
TDD ol- :_conventional teletype_Titer rnzty call 800-TDD-GEAC
(800-833-4322) to request information or service.
800.626.2000
Para obtener la versi6n en espafiol de este manual, llame a
GE Answer Center ®, sela_icio de informaci6n
pa::a el consumidor,
tel_fono 800.626.2000.
You can have the secure
800-626-2224
be there after your wananty
warranty
dlat GE Consumer
expires
is still in effect and you'll
multiple-year
contract,
you're
Purchase
receive
assured
Service
a GE contract
a substantial
of future
will still
while your
discount.
:_ervice at today's
prices.
to sela,'ice
lnstructimls
their own appliances
can have
ual cover i:,rocedures to be performed by any user. Other se_'icing
generally should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
Caution must be exercised, since
parts or accessories
sent directly
to their home. The GE parts system
provides
access to over 47,000
parts...and
all GE Genuine
Renewal
Parts are fully warranted.
VISA,
MasterCard
and Discover cards
contained
With a
qualified
Individuals
800-626-2002
feeling
in this man-
improper ,.;ervicing may cause
unsafe operation.
are accepted.
We're
proud
of our service and
want you to be pleased.
reason
If for some
you are not happy
service you receive,
with the
here are three
steps to follow for further
First, contact
the people
viced your appliance.
you are not pleased.
help.
who ser-
Explain
why
In most cases,
this will solve the problem.
Next, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details--including
your phone
Manager,
number-to:
Consumer
Relations
GE Appliances,
Appliance
Louisville, KY 40225
Park
Finally, if your problem
not resolved, write:
is still
Major ApF,liance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase,
we will provide, free of charge,
parts and service labor in your home to
repair or replace any part of the dryer that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
This warranty is extended
to the original
purchaser
and any succeeding
owner for
products
purchased
for ordinary
home
use in the 48 mainland
states, Hawaii and
Washington,
D.C.
is the same except
because you must
to the service shop
technician's
travel
In Alaska the warranty
that it is LIMITED
pay to ship the product
or for the service
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by
our Factory Service Centers
or by our
authorized
Customer
Care ® servicers
during
norma[
working
hours.
Should your appliance
need service,
during warranty period or beyond, call
800-GE-C_RE
S (800-432-2737).
• Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use the product.
Read your Owner's Manual. If you then
have any questions
about operating the
product, please contact your dealer or our
Consumer
Affairs office at the address
below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000
consumer
information
• Improper
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting
of circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product
if it is misused,
or used for other than the intended
service
purpose
or ased
commercially.
• Damage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
installation.
WARRANTOR
If you haw.• an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate
electrical, exhusting
and other
connecting facilities.
IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQ.UENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation
of incidental
or consequential
damages,
so the above
limitation
or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you spec_c
legal rights, and you may
also have other ri g hts which va ry _'rbm stfite
. to state . To knowwhat ,y our le ga 1ri g_hts _re in y our state. ,
consult your local or state consumer
affmrs office or your state's Attorney
Genera 1.
Warrantor:
General
Electric
Company
Part No. 175D1807P080 ]
Pub. No. 49-9847
14-_5cG
If further help is needed concerning
this warranty, write:
Manager--Consumer
Affairs, GE AppliaxLces, Lottisville, KY 40225
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Printed in Louisville, KY
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