GE 234D1157P003 Owner's Manual

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IMPORTAnT SAfETy InfORMATIOn.READ All InSTRuCTIOnS bEfORE uSInG.California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement ActThis 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 tosuch 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 minimizedfurther by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.WARnInG!for your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize therisk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personalinjury, or death.WhAT TO DO If yOu SMEll GAS:Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,or turn on any gas or electricalappliance.Do not touch any electrical switch; donot use any phone in your building.Clear the room, building or area ofall occupants.Immediately call your gas supplier froma neighbor’s phone. follow the gassupplier’s instructions carefully.If you cannot reach your gas supplier,call the fire department.54321n Do not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and liquids in thevicinity of this or any other appliance.n Installation and service must beperformed by a qualified installer,service agency or the gas supplier.n Properly ground dryer to conform with allgoverning codes and ordinances. Follow detailsin Installation Instructions.n Install or store where it will not be exposed totemperatures below freezing or exposed tothe weather.n Connect to a properly rated, protected and sizedpower supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.n Remove all sharp packing items and dispose ofall shipping materials properly.Exhaust/Ducting:All dryers MuST be exhausted to the outside.Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductwork insidethe dryer cabinet and use only rigid metal 4″diameter or UL approved transition ductingbetween the dryer and the home duct. uSE OfPlASTIC OR OThER COMbuSTIblE DuCTWORkCAn CAuSE A fIRE. PunCTuRED DuCTWORkCAn CAuSE A fIRE If IT COllAPSES ORbECOMES OThERWISE RESTRICTED In uSE ORDuRInG InSTAllATIOn.For complete details, follow the InstallationInstructions.21PROPER INSTALLATIONThis dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructionsbefore it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one byvisiting GEAppliances.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).2