Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DVLR223ET GE
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3 Important Safety Information 8 Operating Instructions The Controls on Y our Dryer 10 Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product 14 If Something Goes Wrong Befor.
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W ARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
4 Important Safety Information W arning T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injur y to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. Safety Precautions • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
5 • Exhaust Duct—See Installation Instructions. Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 ″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.
6 Important Safety Information • 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.
7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Do not tamper with the controls. • Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. • Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer . CAUTION: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Select the automatic or timed cycle.
• Close the dryer door. • Select START. Opening the door during the operation will stop the dryer. To restart the dryer, close the door and select START to complete the cycle.
Pillows Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could escape. Dry only one pillow at a time . Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow, redistributing filling for even drying. Check pillow at the end of drying time. If it is not completely dry, reset dryer for more drying time.
11 Loading As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Sort by color (Separate colorfast from non-colorfast fabrics*) • Whites • Light.
12 Helpful Information Care & Cleaning The drum is rust-resistant and requires no special care. The Interior Wipe off any spills or washing compounds.
13 Inspect and clean the dryer 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 steps: 1 Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket.
14 Dryer doesn’ t start Dryer doesn’ t heat Dryer shakes or makes excessive noise Greasy spots on clothes Lint on clothes Dr yer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
15 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy items • Large, heavy loads contain more moisture (like beach towels) and take longer to dry.
16 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Some fabrics will naturally • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care shrink when washed. Others labels exactly. can be safely washed, but will • Some items may be pressed back into shape shrink in the dr yer .
17 Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 ″ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside.
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We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. First, contact the people who ser- viced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
FULL ONE- YEAR W ARRANTY 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.
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