GE GTDS855EDMC Use and Care Manual - Page 3
Additional Gas Dryer Warnings, Save These Instructions
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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: '2127WU\WROLJKWDQ\DSSOLDQFH '2127WRXFKDQ\HOHFWULFDOVZLWFK'2127XVHDQ\SKRQHLQ\RXUEXLOGLQJ &OHDUWKHURRPEXLOGLQJRUDUHDRIDQ\RFFXSDQWV ,PPHGLDWHO\FDOO\RXUJDVVXSSOLHUIURPDQHLJKERU·VSKRQH)ROORZWKHJDVVXSSOLHU·VLQVWUXFWLRQV ,I\RXFDQQRWUHDFK\RXUJDVVXSSOLHUFDOOWKHILUHGHSDUWPHQW - ,QVWDOODWLRQDQGVHUYLFHPXVWEHSHUIRUPHGE\DTXDOLILHGLQVWDOOHUVHUYLFHDJHQF\RUWKHJDVVXSSOLHU California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic 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 such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further 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. Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of all shipping OR WE1M847 WE1M849 PM14X10056 washers) (included) Long Hose and Short Hose Dryer door opening vent brush (not included) materials properly. WX14X10007 LintEater™ Dryer rotary tube brush Remove the colored protective tape from the control panel. Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer. Steam Water Hoses: DR07X10002 DRM2E300V0 Exhaust/Ducting: (not included) 6' Cable ACM, Splitter, two 6' Cables & a 1' Cable 1 All dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into GE strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts. the room. 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. 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 Parts and Accessories INSTALLATION. Order on-line at GEApplianceParts.com today, 24 hours a For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions. day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3