GE GTD86ESSJWS Use and Care Manual - Page 3
Save These Instructions, Additional Gas Dryer Warnings
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GEAppliances.com ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent damage, personal injury, or death. - DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • DO NOT try to light any appliance. • DO NOT touch any electrical switch; DO NOT use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, building, or area of any occupants. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. - Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement 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 of potential exposure to such substances. WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Gas appliances can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. PROPER INSTALLATION This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes Part Number Accessory and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions. WE25M53 Complete Kit (hoses, Y-adapter 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. OR WE1M847 WE1M849 PM14X10056 washers) (included) Long hose and Y-adapter Dryer door opening vent brush Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of all shipping materials properly. Remove the colored protective tape from the control panel. WX14X10007 (not included) LintEater™ dryer rotary tube brush (not included) Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or Exhaust/Ducting: place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer. 1 All dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into Steam Water Hoses: GE strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts. A list of factory hoses available for purchase are listed below. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet GE specifications. GE strongly recommends the use of new water supply hoses. Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage. the room. 2 Use only rigid metal 4ļ diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only rigid metal 4ļ diameter or UL approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION. For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and Accessories Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com today, 24 hours a day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. 3