5Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Consumer SupportOperating InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.comWHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) Never attempt to operate this appliance if it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or has missing or broken parts, including adamaged cord or plug. The interior of the machine and the exhaust ductconnection inside the dryer should be cleaned atleast once a year by a qualified technician. See theCare and Cleaning section. Do not use any type of spray cleaner whencleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes orelectrical shock could occur. If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with anautomatic electric ignition and does not havea pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITHA MATCH. Burns may result from having your handin the vicinity of the burner when the automaticignition turns on. You may wish to soften your laundered fabricsor reduce the static electricity in them by usinga dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-staticconditioner. We recommend you use eithera fabric softener in the wash cycle, accordingto the manufacturer’s instructions for thoseproducts, or try a dryer-added product forwhich the manufacturer gives written assuranceon the package that their product can be safelyused in your dryer. Service or performanceproblems caused by use of these products arethe responsibility of the manufacturers ofthose products and are not covered underthe warranty to this appliance.WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting thisappliance to avoid damage to the cord whilepulling. Place the cord away from traffic areasso it will not be stepped on, tripped over orsubjected to damage. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part ofthis appliance or attempt any servicing unlessspecifically recommended in this Owner’s Manualor in published user-repair instructions that youunderstand and have the skills to carry out. Before discarding a dryer, or removing it fromservice, remove the dryer door to prevent childrenfrom hiding inside. Do not tamper with controls.READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS