Properly ground dryer to conform with allgoverning codes and ordinances. Follow detailsin Installation Instructions. Install or store where it will not be exposed totemperatures below freezing or exposed to theweather, which could cause permanent damageand invalidate the warranty. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sizedpower supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. Remove all sharp packing items and dispose ofall shipping materials properly.Exhaust/DuctingGas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.Use only rigid metal 4″ diameter ductworkinside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metalor flexible metal 4″ diameter ductwork forexhausting to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OROTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE AFIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISERESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.For complete details, follow the InstallationInstructions.21IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fireor explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, orturn on any gas or electrical appliance.Do not touch any electrical switch;do not use any phone in your building.Clear the room, building or area of alloccupants.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.54321California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement ActThis act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potentialexposure 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 beminimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.PROPER 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 ge.com or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Do not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and liquids in thevicinity of this or any other appliance. Installation and service must beperformed by a qualified installer,service agency or the gas supplier.2Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips