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Hotpoint NLL113 manual

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    Hotpoint.com NLL113 NVL333 Dr y ers 134204000 175D1807P417 39-90153 11-02 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . 2–4 Operating Instr uctions Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Loading and Using the Dryer . . .6, 7 Installation Instr uctions Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . 9 E[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ■ Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in the Installation Instructions section. ■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather . ■ Connect to a properly rated, prote[...]

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    ■ 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 room. DO NOT OPERA TE THE DR YER WITHOUT THE LINT FIL TER IN PLACE, UNLESS THE DR YING RACK IS IN USE. ?[...]

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    4 WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) ■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, 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 a year by a qualified technician. See[...]

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    5 About the control panel. Hotpoint.com Y ou can locate your model number on the label on the front of the left side of the door opening. Model NVL333 OFF LESS DRY Model NLL113 1 2 1 2 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions IMPORT ANT : Clean the lint filter each time you use the[...]

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    6 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 dryer caused by these products is not covered by yo[...]

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    7 Machine wash cycle Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Hand wash Do not wash Do not wring Water temperature Hot (50 ° C/120 ° F) Warm (40 ° C/105 ° F) Cold/cool (30 ° C/85 ° F) Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Do not tumble dry Do not dry (used with do not wash) Heat setting Hi[...]

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    Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of the new dryer . Check to be sure that the existing external exhaust is clean and that it meets attached installation specifications. Using the four shipping carton corner posts as padding (two on each side), carefully lay the dryer on its left side and remove foam shipping pad. CAUTION: T o prevent d[...]

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    9 Electrical Connection Information for Gas Dryers W ARNING — T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury: • DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE. • DO NOT , UNDER ANY CIRCUMST ANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD. This dryer must be electrically grounded in accor[...]

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    If all rigid metal duct cannot be used, then flexible all-metal venting can be used, but it will reduce the maximum recommended duct length. In special installations when it is impossible to make a connection with the above recommendations, then UL-listed clothes dryer transition duct may be used as transition venting between the dryer and wall con[...]

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    Replace brass connecting pipe that is not plastic-coated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass MUST be used. W ARNING: Never reuse old flexible connectors. The use of old flexible connectors can cause gas leaks and personal injury . Always use NEW flexible connectors when installing a gas appliance. Installation MUST conform with local codes, or[...]

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    12 Do Not Install the Dryer: Do not install the dryer in an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. Do not install the dryer in an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes or anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air . Do not install the dryer on carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a m[...]

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    13 Rough-In Dimensions Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath the mobile home) using metal ducting that will not support combustion. Metal ducting must be 4 ″ (10.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred. If dryer is exhausted through the floor , the exhaust system MUST NOT terminate beneath the mobil[...]

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    14 DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Grounding must be in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the National Electri[...]

  • Page 15

    Remove the screws securing the terminal block access cover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer upper corner . Install a UL-approved strain relief into the power cord entry hole of the mounting bracket. Use a strain relief which attaches to the mounting bracket with a nut. Finger -tighten the nut only at this time[...]

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    16 Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the dryer . NOTE: DO NOT connect the dr yer to LP gas ser vice without converting the gas valve. An LP conversion kit (Pub. No. 14-A038) MUST be installed by a qualified gas technician. Connect a 1/2 ″ (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid or approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8 ″ (0.96 cm) p[...]

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    17 Reversing the Dryer Door Swing Open the dryer door . Remove the 4 hinge hole plugs or screws from the left side of door opening. Place nearby for future installation. NOTE: Y ou may need a plastic knife to help pull out the plugs. Be careful not to scratch the paint. Remove the four screws that secure the door hinges to the dryer front panel. NO[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dryer doesn’t start Dr yer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the household Distribution Panel fuse/circuit is tripped breaker box in your home, and replace fuse or reset breaker . NOTE: Electric dr yers use two fuses or breake[...]

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    19 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Hotpoint.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Inconsistent T ype of heat • Automatic drying times will var y according to the type drying times of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of cl[...]

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    20 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Notes.[...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration I m p o r t a n t M a i l T o d a y ! General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky GEAppliances.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 Ownership Registration D[...]

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    23 For The Period Of: W e 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 date of the full one-year warranty , we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home ser vice to original purchase replace the defective part. ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you[...]

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