GE GTDS855ED0MC Owner's Manual

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GEAppliances.comADDITIONAL GAS DRYERWARNINGSl For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion Ior to prevent damage, personal injury, or death. l- DO NOTstore or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.- WHATTO DOIF YOUSMELLGAS:• DONOTtry to light any appliance.• DONOTtouch any electrical switch; DO NOTuse 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.California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcementActThis act requiresthe governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive harm and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene,carbon monoxide, formaldehyde andsoot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels.Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be minimized further by properlyventing the dryer to the outdoors.PROPER INSTALLATIONThis 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 coiling800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).• Properlyground dryer to conform with all governing codesand ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.• Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperaturesbelow freezing or exposed to the weather.• Connect to u properly rated, protected and sized powersupply circuit to avoid electrical overload.• Removeall sharp packing items and dispose of all shippingmaterials properly.• Removethe colored protective tape from the control panel.• Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack orplace laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of thedryer.Steam Water Hoses:GE strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts.A list of factory hoses available for purchase are listedbelow. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meetGEspecifications.GE strongly recommends the use of new water supplyhoses.Hoses degrade over time and need to be replacedevery 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and waterdamage.Ports and AccessoriesOrder on-line at GEAppliuncePurts.com today, 24 hours aday or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal businesshours.Part NumberWE25H53ORWE1H847WE1H849PH14X10056WX14X10007DR07X10002DRH2E300V0Exhaust/Ducting:AccessoryCompleteKit(hoses,Y-adapterwashers)(included)LongHoseandShortHoseDryerdoor openingvent brush(notincluded)LintEaterT"Dryerrotarytube brush(notincluded)6' CableACM,Splitter,two 6' Cables & a 1' CableI-_ All dryers MUSTbe exhausted to the outside to preventlarge amounts of moisture and lint from being blown intothe room.I_Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryercabinet and use only rigid metal 4" diameter or ULapproved transition ducting between the dryer and thehome duct. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORKCAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMESOTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURINGINSTALLATION.For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3