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Models: NWXR473ETNKXR473ET NWXR473GTNKXR473GT Important Safety Information OperatingInstructions l'he Co-is on Your Dryer O_er Dryer Faatum$ HelpfulInformation Specialized Fabric Guide I._dimg Suggestions Cam d Product If Something Goes Wrong Before You till For Service VeMing the Dryer Ho_oint Service Numbers Waffuly, Back Corer GEAnswer Centere mO.RS.2000 HOTPOINT Welcome We're to the proud ucts and You'll manual friendly family. quality we believe service. use Hotpoint of our prod- in dependable see it in this and voices you'll of our easy-to- hear it in the Best of all, you'll these values experience each time you do laundry. That's important, the because part your of your new dryer family will be for a long time. customer service department. Staple yow _ipt m mo im_do _ couwrM m_ manual. down tbo mdel an#_rial mmlwn; bore. They are on the on the Before the front of the dryer label behind door. using :;o your d,yer Ii_dm_mt Before you there He@ us help you 800.626.2000 are call for service, a few things do to help us serve If}ou you can do need relax knowing away. you better. servile RO_ _15 _n_[. immaetions It contains to help you use maintain your Saw aBd MOlOy. Check t[_ section Wrong" tion was problems titled dryer and l_rol_rly. the calling. designed might Goes This to solve seccommon encounter. help back Answer you is only A list of toll-free numbers 24 hours "if Something before you inside service, a day, a phone customer is included cover. Center can on the Or call the ® at 800.626.2000, 7 days a week. GE Read all safety information before using 3 Read all safety information before using To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, when using your appliance, the following sections. • Use this appliance follow basic precautions, only for its dryer must installed and accordance located with Instructions If you - dryer, toll free, Center", Installation ture is above not install be exposed - Connect protected circuit room. GE codes and details in the-r the where it will to a properly and to avoid details Instructions. repair part attempt sized power electrical supply overload. of the appliance servicing or unless recommended Manual in this or in published instructions understand and that have the you skills out. disconnecting appliance than the the cord plug. pull cord stepped otherwise or stress. this by the sure so that on, plug to avoid or junction Make is located 4 in the user-repair • When rated, the or replace any Owner's and into the follow Insolation to carry to the weather. blown Exhausting any to of moisture being specifically tempera50°F. (10°C.). Do where dryers to prevent Carefully • Do not in the is STRONGLY amounts obtain Instructions. Install or store outside lint from to conform Follow details Exhausting electric the follow Instructions. sheet 800.626.2000. all governing ordinances. Exhausting large the Carefully RECOMMENDED an you can Properly ground with - Instigation Instructions one by calling, Answer - it is used. did not receive with your the outside. Instigation in the before Instigation to the be properly including dryers MUST be exhausted - Gas intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. • This or injury to persons that damage of cord the to and cord it will not be tripped subjected rather over or to damage • Exhaust Duct-See Instructions• Installation Use or flexible only metal ductwork rigid metal 4" diameter inside the or for exhausting USE • Do notwash dryer to the OF PLASTIC been cleaned in, soaked cabinet out_ide. OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE have or dr), articles DUCTWORK (such oil, gasoline, as wax, solvents, not add these CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COL- wash water. LAPSES substances around WISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING • Do INSTALLATION. not dr), articles rubber, plastic, materials tennis shoes, mats, rugs, plastic bibs, these materials Also, materials, under may some paper or melt dryer Heat" etc.) during labeled "Dry or _Do not Dry" (such as life jackets ing Kapok) must your not of these liquids or solids removed. There are many on top cleaners, flammable turpentines, removers Tumble the have kerosene, Away all traces must fumes denatured containing in restaurants, and their or operation• used in or near in homes may as clothing, plastics containers, • Garments from that (such material, plastic of the items towels not be placed highly • Do not store as cleaning etc.) flammable by spontaneous or or barbershops, dryer until combustion. burn flammable salons, circumstances fire solvent, contains (such have you a cleaning beauty can operation. used pants, heated, during washer which mops, or Do to the your on which cloths, melt or explode. substances dryer materials etc•) Do not use these bath rubber when certain produce baby bras, pillows, etc.) as bags, burn. as padded galoshes, and/or ignite • An), article containing or similar (such may dr)- kerosene, which OTHER- paint, degreasers, PUNCTURED OR BECOMES with or explosive substances CAN CAUSE A HRE. DUCTWORK washed in, in, or spotted combustible cleaning that such items some gasoline, household spot waxes, and used as acetone, alcohol, some been removers, wax products petroleum distillates. contain- be put in dryer. 5 Read all safety information before using • Clean each the lint filter load before • Close supervision to prevent lint if this inside the near accumulation appliance children WITHOUT discarded FILTER IN PLACE. is used children. dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER THE LINT is necessary to play or with this inside, or packing underneath your appliances free from the accumulation properly. Before such as lint, paper, chemicals, • Keep connection should the be cleaned by a qualified • Never dryer periodically adding drum .Do clothes, in your *cr. Skin could result articles irritation from the remaining glass particles that up by clothing during quent dryer • The laundry or stopped. not@ fiberglass may be picked subse- can reduce the flame retaxdancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer's care instructions should be followed very carefully. dryer (such fabric out of the reach preferably cabinet• in a Observe all on container floor around appliances clean reduce possibility the • To minimize of electric shock, appliance from household your and dry to the or disconnect labels injury. personal the of slipping. possibility unplug the the this power the circuit attempting fuse panel before any maintenance (except cleaning of the Turning the removal lint filter). the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect from the the power by or switching breaker cleaning • NOTE: supply dryer at the distribution removing off the uses. process locked • Keep wait until the has completely service, bleaches, of children, to avoid into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading aids etc.) warnings individual. reach a from of the all laundry softeners, duct inside door as detergents, of the machine and the exhaust discarding compartment• rags, etc. • The interior the and materials or removing remove materials, of combustible Dispose appliances shipping dryer, or any appliance. and around on, appliance of discarded • Keep the area by or Do not allow appliance supply. or and • Do not tamper with the controls• • Do not flit operate is damaged, partially has this appliance malfunctioning, disassembled, missing including climb dryer the static electricity you use or plug. Never fabrics on or s-d on the is a gas equipped electric have with dryer, and light. does the not from Burns having vicinity automatic your of the may ignition cycle, softener according to products, or try a product for which gives on the product can written package that be safely in your dryer. Service or performance used result hand burner a fabric manufacturer their ATrEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. either assurance DO NOT fabric We recommend dryer-added an automatic ignition a pilot it is in them manufacturer's instructions for those • If yours or reduce or an antistatic in the wash the top• your dryer-applied conditioner. cord to soften laundered softeners parts, a damaged wish by using or or broken You may in the when may the turn on• lems caused use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products under and are not the warranty appliance• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS by the prob- covered of this The_, controls on your start fabric care pressguard START COTTONS HIGHHEAT OFF PERM.PRESS MED.HEAT d yer KNITS DEUCATES LOWHEAT A Clean the Lint Filter A FLUFF NOHEAT Fabric Care Selections Clean Me lint filter eachtime you m Me drjw. Always follow Fabric CAUTION: or instructions Do not operatethe dryer withoutthe lint filter in place. as a general Manufacturer's when laundering. Care Label Use this chart guide. Dryinf Selecgom Usage _m Forregularto heavycottons. _ For.ynthe'dcs,blends_ labeled"permanent prom." For delicares, synthetics and Items labeled"lumble dry low." For 8 "numno"Items without heal Um the "ilrned Dryavde. Cycle Descriptions _XutomadicDryingCycles CyelosaulmmiU¢iilly aoimofinibde drynm 11madDry CyclN el/elK runfor an seloemdtime ! Am Poem.Press ! For synthetic blends and delicates. Select _ Brvfor heavier loads, I tim Dqfor lighter loads. _;_- _,s__ Am Cottons Tlm.d For cottons and most linens, For most normal loads set at am ceffws. Set towards ilhm Dlyfor heavier and wetter fabrics, _ Oqfor lighter fabrics. Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time. __*_w_,i O_ Damp Dry To leave items partially dry set Cycle Selector on Damp Dry setting. _,_'_,_ t Dewrinkle signal PRESSGUARD MEDIUM OFF LOUD OFF MORE DRY LI_ DRY autocottons N JFor removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very autoporto, prm lightlydamp. Setthe LESS DRY COOL DOWN Cycle Selector on the Dewrinlde setting. = PRESS GUARD OFF MORE DRY i NOTF.: dtyf_ #a_ will turf _'c_liq_ timed OFF dowrinldo Nmml or i.n Im_ me m_ A Select selecting Drying Cycle an automatic or timed above Cycle Descriptions. _ _1_ cycle. See the Starting Dryer * Close the door. • Select START. Opening dryer the door during stop the @cr. To restart door and select d _lnfl_ the operation ! aml till the dryer, close the START to complete the cycle. See next page for other doer features 9 Other dryer features your model has Use this wrinkles in clothes. provides of no-heat after the clothes This option the Automatic The signal the 15 Signal will soundat the end of me tumbling drying time and will soundseveral signal end can be set the If you selected just before to remind you sound smteral times during the Press remind that the cycle is almost Before replacing be sure cord the to unplug the or disconnect household removing off the the distribution the circuit fuse you complete. light bulb, dryer power dryer panel at the by or switching breaker. Reach above dryer opening from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and replace 10 with the same on hangers w wrinkles won't sst in. drying fabrics like polyester knits the Press Guard cycle. Thbwill • Remove getme_ pmmpt_ at me sound of the signal. Place clothes • Use the Signal especially when clothes. option the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and till Guard will remind you that the cycle NOTE: at or LOUD. cycle _is is almost complete. will sound of the to remove be used with cycles. control Signal option is selected, the tines during the I_re_ Guard eyele. dry. only MEDIUM This If je are can HIN'£." the option The approximatel_ minutes OFF, MEDIUM to minimize option size bulb. and permanent press. These fabrics should be removed proBpt/¥ so wrinkles wont set in. Specialty Rl_ys Care Guide fallow Fabric Haa_cturots Care label or imtmaffeas _en luuedeWng. O_envise use Me iMormafienbelow as a generalguide. Pillows Mend any escape. holes or weak seams Dry only one pillow shake pillow, at the end for more drying falling time. feather at a time. redistributing of drying where Stop dryer for even If it is not or filling occasionally drying. completely could Check dry, reset and pillow dryer time. Dry on low heat only. fdldUTlON: Do not dry pillows containing Add _-4 dry towels and one blanket foam rubber. and set timer for 2&25 minutes. Dry only one blanket at a time. Do not set control for more than 25 minutes. At the end of drying cycle block the blanket back to its original Use _m_c shape. Allow blanket a medium heat drying to dry thoroughly before storing. setting. Use a low heat drying setting. Use a low heat drying setting. F-,xtra Lmlge Items (Includes comforters, blankets and mattress pads.) Use a low heat drying setting. Dry only one extra When large item at a time. Set dryer for 20 minutes. time is up, check and redistribute check after load. Reset 5 minutes to ensure articles have ample do not fill dryer drum. Large, wet room in the dryer, but as they dry they may not have room to tumble. ffAffl/0N:Items could result dryer and 15 minutes. When time is up, check and redistribute timer and check at 5 minute intervals. C&eck after each articles should and fluffup load. Reset without in scorched room to tumble may block airflow items. Dry mattress pads separately. and Use a low heat drying setting. 11 % Loading As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer• Sortby_lor (Separate kpsmm BatIm_ucem from colorfast non-colorfast lint _llertors from fabrics*) • Lint producers: terry cloth and chenille • Lint co]lectors: velveteen and • Whites • Lights • Darks corduroy SeFarambyfabri©type Sort by weifM • Cotmm and linens • Hea T Items • Permanent • Light Items press cottons and blends • Synthetic and poly knits • Delicates • Avoid • Sort dryingvery clothes won't have for one small by weight to full or two loads. so you an _tra heavier, cycle slower • Do not add fabric the This may softener sheets become warm• load has cause fabric • Do not overload. This softener stains. inefficient unnecessary need • Fiberglass • W_lem • Rubber following items coated items • PlastivJ drying items. once • DO not dry the operation wlink_. to tumble fi'eely. causes and Clothes 1_ _ with plastic trim • Foam-fflled items • items: Care & Cleaning The drum colored is rust-resistant. However, fabrics which lose color or bleed in the washer may cause discoloration of the-r drum. We recommend be cleaned that the dryer drum with a cloth using a Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. a damp the cloth. surface Dryer may Wipe with sharp panel be damaged objects. and finishes by some soil and stain products if such products sprayed on or have direct with the with Try not to strike control pretreatment or dust laundry remover arc contact dryer. Before every dryer use, clean the lint filter. It is easier to remove the lint when your fingers are moistened. To keep your dryeroperatingat peak performance, be sure to have a technician vacuumthe lint from the machine everythree years. To store your dryer for a short period of time, disconnect the power supply and clean the lint filter. detergent and _rater paste or a mild abrasive, such as Soft Scl31b TM. Rinse thoroughly. Then tumble- dry several wet rags or old towels for 20 to 30 minutes before using the dryer normally. Apply these pretreatment 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. To clean dean the dryer exhaust duc_ag at least once a year" to prevent dogging. A Inspect and partially clogged lengthen the exhaust drying these the exhaust follow steps: I Turn offelectrical can duct disconnecting the supply by plugfrom the wall socket. time. 2 Disconnect the duct from dryer. 3 Vacuum the exhaust the exhaust hose 4[ Reconnect duct with atlachmerlL the exhaust duct m the dryer. • Make sure exhaust the inside flaps hood move freely may want to check • Make sure inside open when dryer • Make sure there with flaps of the (you a mirror). are fully is operating. is not wild life (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the exhaust duct or hood. C w.kthe _r_of_e_mt hood vM_a m nor to dd of debris 14 ( Before you call for service Problmn Possible _uns Mat to Do Dryeris ,,,,_ • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the oudet. is blmm/m_mit br_J.zr is trlpped • Check the house fi_e/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NfflE'Most electric dryers use two breakers. ]Fmmisblowev'clrc_t bre_mr • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. i,_,'he d,Termsy tumble but not b,_ * Maim sure gas shutoff at dryer and main dmtoffare fully open• service is off • Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust as necessary until even. Improper use of fabric softener Dryi_ dlrtyitems €letm ones with Qlothes were not completely clean • Follow directions on fabric softener • Use your dryer to dry only dean items. Dirty items can stain dean items and the dryer. • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet "appear" after drying. Use proper _ng procedures before drying. • Clean lint screen before each load. • Sort lint producers (like chenille) lint collectors (like corduroy). Stmic ebctr_ty can attractlint • See suuestions • Separate Paper, dmue, err. leftin podmm package. from in this section under STATIC. large loads • Empty all pockets into smaller ones• before laundering clothes. 15 Problem Possible Causes Wkstto Do • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust controls for less dl_/ing. No fabric sof-temerw_ used Synthefia, permanent • Try a fabric softener• • Try a fabric softener. and blends am canse static • Separate heavy items fTom light weight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load)• loads of heavy items (llke beachtoweb) sLarge, heavy loads contain more moisture and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy items into smaller loads to speed drying time. _trob • Match control n_rOl_rly set settings to the load you aredryin[[. Lint filt_ is full Improper or ol_lruct_l • Clean lint filter before • Check instigation every load. instructions for proper ducting/venting. • Make sure ducting and unobstructed. is clean, • Check to see if outside operates easily. • See the Venting section. Blown fuses or tril3_! drcnit breakers • Replace circuit breakers. Since O_rloac_3g/ _mb'mlng loads • Do not put more than the dryer at a time. Underloadin[ • If You are drying only one or two items, most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, both are operating• add a few items 16 of kinks wall damper the Dryer fuses or reset free to ensure one-her proper make load sure in tumbling• I?1 Problem Possible Causes ViCarto Do , Select a shorter drying ILme. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. Letti_ items .it in _-yer • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately. Some fabrics will naturally shrink when wxshed. Others • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly. can be safely washed, shrink in the dryer. • Some items may be pressed but will back into shape after drying. • If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it. ¢7 Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented. CM_Ily follow me dmils M F_mmting in me l_ll_iu • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. • Do not use plastic or other com bustible ductwork. • Use the shortest Do not-h collapse. • Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects. • Ib_Rg lwildi_ 18 or length possible. m_ combrm m I_M Notes 19 Notes 20 Notes 21 We'll be there! Whatever)our question about any Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer Center ® information ser- And you Answer 24 hours can call any lime. Center" service a day, 7 days GE is open a week, vice is available to help. Your calland your question--will be answered promptly and courteously. 800-GE-CARE$ fm..4 -ZnT) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that's conve- Our factow-trained technicians knowyour appliance inside and out--so most repairs can be hart-k nient for you. Many GE Consumer died in just one visit. Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 am. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). m. .20R Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000. Consumers or speech with impaired hearing who have access to a TDD or a convention teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-8$$-4$22) don or service. to request informa I.,I You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Zm 4i -2 4 be thereafteryourwarranty expires. Purchase Service till still a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you'll receive a substantial multiple-year contract, you're assured discount. of future service at today's With prices. Care and deanlng imemaiom con- Individuals qnalified to service their own appliances can have mined in this manual eo_r parts or accessories sent directly to theirhome. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts...and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MastezCard and Discover cards tobepert proco byanymet. Oth ahoadbe referred to qualified service personneL Caution must be exercised, imping- servicing my muse umafe _cm. axe accepted. We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased, fffor some reason you are not happywith the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further fifllg contact the people help. who ser- fimll¥, if your problem not resolved, write: is still Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 viced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, thiswill solve the problem. Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number-to: Manager, Consumer a Relations Hotpoint Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 n Staplesalessliporcancelled checkhere.Proofoforiginalpurchase date is needed to obtain service under 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 tlw dryerthat fails because of a manufacturing defect. _ +.I_DrrIONAL FOUR-YFAR WARRANTY From the second through fifth year f_om date of original purchase, we will replace, free of charge, an extra large or super capacity dryer drum that because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and _'nrvice labor charges• • Service trips to your home how to use the product. to teach you l_J_ad your Owner's A Ifyou then have any questions about operating the PcorOduct,please contact your dealer or our mumerAffairs office at the address below, or call, toll free: GE_ Center" All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer C_rc ® servicers during normal working hours. Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 80043_ (800-432-9757). If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You ar responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facifities. • Replacement of house o fcircuit breakerL fuses or resettin_ • Failure of the product if it is misused, or used for other than the intended 800.6_.2000 consumer information • Improper imtallation. WARRANTOR This warranty is extended to the origina purchaser and any Succeeding owner fol products purchased for ordinary home use in the* mainland states, Hawaii an Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warrant is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the produ, to the service shop or for the service technician's travel costs to your home• _rvice IS NOT RESPONSIBLE pmimse or used commercially. • Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God. FOR CONSEQUEN'IZAL DAMAGES. NWXR473ETNWXR473,, NKXR4.73ETNKXR473ff Pub.No.39-9332 Part No. 175D1807P085 Printedin Canada