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Use and Care Guide
Commercial
Dryer
Contenfi
Care and Cleaning
Dqer Efiaust
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tint Filter
Model and Serial Numbers
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safe~ Instructions
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Storing Dqer
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SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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FOR GAS DRYERS: YOU MUST POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION
1. Instructions to follow if the user smells gas:
Contact your local gas supplier for information
to be displayed.
2. Instructions concerning flammable materials
as follows:
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
risk of fire,
MPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS A electricshock,or
warning—Toreducethe
injury to persons
Read all instructionsbeforeusing this appliance.
whenusingyour appliance,followbasic
precautions,includingthe following:
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The California Safe DrinkingWater and Toxic
EnforcementAct requires the Governor of
California (o publish a list of substancesknown to
the state to c~usecancer, birth defects or other
reproductiveharm and requires businessesto warn
customers of potentialexposure to such substances.
Gas appliancescan cause minor exposure to four
of these substances,natnely benzene. carbon
tn{>noxide,
formaldehydeand soot, caused
primarily by the incompletecombustionof natural
gas or Lp fL]e]s,
Exposllreto these substancescan be minimized
fullher by properly ventingthe dryers to the
outdoors.
Basic Precautions
@Usethis applianceonlyfor its intendedpurpose
as described in this Use and Care Guide.
*This dryer must be properlyinstalledand
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WITHOUT THE LINT FILTERIN PLACE.
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~l.(~catewhere the temperature is above50°F.
(10’C.)for satisfactoryoperationof the dryer
controlsystem.Donot installor store the dryer
whereit willbe exposedto the weather.
*Connectto a properly rated, protectedand
sizedpowersupplyc]rcuitto avoid electrical
overload.
~ Exhaustingto the outsideis REQUIREDto
prelent large amounts of moisture and lint from
being blown into the room. Carefully follow the
~jxhaustingDetails in the InstallationInstructions.
*1){)not repair or replaceany part of the
applianceor attempt any servicingunless
specificallyrecommendedin this Useand Care
Guideor in publisheduser-repair instructions
that youunderstand and have the skillsto
carry out.
In fulfilling the specific needs of different
commercial installationsthe purchaser of this
dryer may wish to locate the coin box and controls
in any of a number of locations.The responsibility
for the proper performanceof this work lies solely
with the purchaser. It should be done by properly
trained and qualifled personnel,and in accordance
with local code rec[uirements.
To Reduce the Risk of ElectricShock
Properlyground to conformwithall governing
codesand ordinances.Followdetailsin
InstallationInstructions.
cWhendisconnectingthis appliancepull by the
plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the
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cord or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that
the cord is located so that it will not be steppedon,
tripped over or otherwise subjectedto damage or
stress.
locatedin accordancewiththe Installation
Instructionsbeforeit is used. If you did not
recei~ean InstallationInstruction sheet with your
dryer, you can obttiinone by contactingthe service
locationnearest you.
Cleanthe lint filter beforeeachload to prevent
lint accumulationinsidethe dryer or in the
room. DO NOT OPERATETHE DRYER
c Tominimizethe possibilityof electricshock,
unplug this appliancefrom the power supply
before attempting any maintenanceor cleaning
(except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE: ApplianceMUST be unpluggedto ensure
that power is disconnected.Turning the appliance
off at the control panel does NOT disconnectpower.
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Donot tamper withthe controls.
Donot operate this applianceif it is damaged,
malfunctioning,partially disassembled,or has
missingor broken parts, includinga damaged
cord or plug.
Any coin box or sitnilar device added to the dryer,
either electricallyor mechanically,should be
properly grounded.
Careand Cleating
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USERMAINTENANCE
‘ INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTIONS
Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged
by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayed on
or have direct contact with the dryer.
Apply these pre-treatment products away from the
dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.
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The Drum. Porcelainenameldrum is rust-resistant
and requiresno specialcare.
The Exterior. Wipe off any spills or washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth.
Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects.
The Lint Filter. Wipe lint filter before every use.
Periodically lint filter should be removed and suction
hose from vacuum cleaner should be inserted into
the opening.
Dryw Exhaust: Inspect and clean the dryer exhaust
ducting at least once a year.
Do not obstruct the flow of intake air. The air intake
is located on rear of dryer.
To store dryer: For short period of time, disconnect
power supply and clean lint filter.
Do not store dryer where it will be exposed to
the weather.
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ToReducetheRiskof Injury
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Neverreach into the dryer whilethe drum is
moving.Before loading,unloadingor adding
clothes, wait until the drum has completely
stopped.
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Donot dry fiberglassarticlesin your dryer.
Skin irritationcould result from the remaining
glass particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequentdryer uses.
Closesupervisionis necessaryif this appliance
is used by or near children.Donot allow
childrento play inside,on, or withthis
applianceor any discardedappliance.Dispose
of discardedappliancesand shippingor
packingmaterialsproperly.Beforediscardinga
dryer, or removingfrom service,removethe
door of the dryer compartment.
*Keepall laundry aids (suchas detergents,
bleaches,fabric softeners,etc.)out of the reach
of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
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Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid
personal injury.
Keepthe flooraround your appliancecleanand
dry to reducethe possibilityof slipping.
Neverclimbon or stand on the dryer top.
cIf this is a gas dryer,it has an automaticelectric
ignition,not a pilot light.DONOTATTEMPT
TO LIGHT WITHA MATCH.Burns may
result from havingyour hand near the burner
whenthe automaticignitionmay turn on.
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Dryer-appliedFabric Softenersor
Anti-s@ticConditioners
Youmay wishto softenyour launderedfabrics
or reducethe static electricityin them. We
recommendyou use either a fiabricsoftener in the
wash cycle, accordingto the manuflacturer’s
instructionsfor those products,or try a dryer-added
product for which the manufacturergives written
assurance on the package that their product can be
safely used in your dryer.
Serviceor performanceproblemscausedby the use
of theseproductsare the responsibilityof the
manufacturersof thoseproductsand are not covered
underthe warrantyof this appliance.
To Reduce the Risk of Fire
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ExhaustDuct+ee InstallationInstruc ions.
Useonlyrigid metal or flexiblemetal
4“diameterductworkinsidethe drver ( abinet
or for exhaustingto the outside.US”EOF
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
DUCTWORKCAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT
COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USE OR DURING
INSTALLATION.
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Regularly inspectthe exhaust duct to be sure it has
not been crushed or otherwise restricted.
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your dryer.Items contaminatedwith cookingoils
may contributeto a chemicalreactionthat could
cause a clothesload to catch fire.
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Donot useheatto dry articlescontainingrubber,
plastic,or similarmaterials (such as padded bras,
tennis shoes, galoshes,bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may
melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when
heated, can under certain circumstancesproduce
fire by spontaneouscombustion.
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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
the operation.
Donot washor dry articlesthat have been
cleanedin, washedin, soakedin, or spotted
with combustibleor explosivesubstances(such
as wax,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.)whichmay igniteor
explode.Donot add thesesubstancesto the
washwater.Donot use thesesubstancesaround
your washerantior dryer during operation.
DONOT place items exposedto cookingoils in
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Garmentslabeled“Dry Awayfrom Heat” (such
as lifejackets containingKapok)must not be
put in your dryer.
Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent,or which containsflammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurantsor barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer until all
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and
their fumes have been removed. There are many
highly tlamrnable items used in homes such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some householdcleaners, some spot removers,
tu~entines, waxes, wax removers and products
containingpetroleumdistillates.
Keepthe area around and underneath your
appliancesfree from the accumulationof
combustiblematerials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
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The interior of the machineand the exhaust
duct connectioninsidethe drver shouldbe
cleanedperiodicallyby a qualifiedindividual.
The laundry processcan reducethe flame
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
garment manufacturer’scare instructionsshould be
followed very carefully.
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
FOR
GENERAL ELECTRIC
DRYER
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
If your new General Electric Commercial Dryer fails because of a manufi~cturin&
defect within the second year from the date of purchase, General Electric will furnish,
without charge, the required replacement parts. Any related service labor and diagnosis
calls are not included. Parts which are excluded from this warranty are the drop coin
meter, coin slide mechanism, coin vault and locks. ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.
This warranty is yours, as the original purchaser, for dryers purchased and retained
within the U.S.A. Of course, it does not cover damage by accident, misuse, or
improper installation. Parts and service are available from your General Electric
Commercial Laundry Distributor.
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Home Laundry Products
Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
Write down your dryer’s model
and serial numbers. You’11find
them on a plate on the front side of
the dryer behind the door. If you
ever need to call for service you
will need these numbers.
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9-95
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Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your dryer.