GE 450 manual

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    Model: Type 450 Dryers 175D1807P537 49-90269 12-05 JR Safety Information . . . . . . . . 2 – 5 Operating Instructions Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Loading and Using t h e D ry e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Venting the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California 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 s[...]

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    ■ Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions. ■ Install or store where it will 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 overload. ■ Remove the[...]

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    4 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER ■ Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped. ■ Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the roo[...]

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    WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER ■ Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage. ■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any ser vicing unless specifically re[...]

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    NOTE: Any time you make a selection that is incompatible with the chosen dry cycle, the dryer will beep twice. 6 Model T ype 450 Quick Start Guide • Clean lint filter • Add clothes • Select dry cycle • Select heat setting • Close door • Push ST ART Y our new dryer offers the convenience of starting your dr yer loads by simply choosing a[...]

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    7 Clothes Care Selection 1 For cottons and most linens. For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends. For wrinkle-free and permanent press items. For knits and sweaters with fabric care labels that say “Machine Dry .” For lingerie and special care fabrics. For tumbling items without heat. Heat Settings 2 For regular to heavy cottons. For syn[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 8 About reversing the door . Reversing the Door T ools needed: ■ Standard #2 ■ T ape-tipped ■ Needle-nosed Phillips screwdriver putty knife pliers Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges. With the door completely open, remove the bottom sc[...]

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    The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Apply these products away from the dryer . The fabric may then be washed and dried normally . Damage to your dr yer caused by these products is not covered by you[...]

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    10 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips V enting the dryer . For the best drying per formance the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.[...]

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    11 Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What T o Do Clothes are wrinkled Overdr ying • Remove items whil[...]

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    LAUNDRY PRACTICES Possible Causes What T o Do Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package. Dr ying dirty items with clean ones • Use your dryer to dr y only clean items. Dirty items can stain clean items and the dryer . Clothes were not completely clean • Sometimes stains which cannot[...]

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    General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability , offers you Ser vice Protection Plus ™ –comprehensive protection on all your appliances– No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by GE [...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Im p o rta n t M a il T o d a y! GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct[...]

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    GE Commercial Dryer W arranty . Parts and service are available from your General Electric Commercial Laundry distributor . Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the dr yer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the [...]

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    Printed in Canada Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. Y ou can also ?[...]