GE Profile 405 Owner's Manual

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n Properly ground dryer to conform with allgoverning codes and ordinances. Follow details inInstallation Instructions.n Install or store where it will not be exposed totemperatures below freezing or exposed to theweather.n Connect to a properly rated, protected and sizedpower supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.n Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of allshipping materials properly.Exhaust/Ducting:Gas dryersMUST be exhausted to the outside.Exhausting electric dryers to the outside isstrongly recommended to prevent large amountsof moisture and lint from being blown into theroom.Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4″diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet orfor exhausting to the outside.USE OF PLASTICOR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CANCAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CANCAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMESOTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURINGINSTALLATION.For complete details, follow the InstallationInstructions.3213IMPORTANT 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 exposureto 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 bycalling us toll-free at the GE Answer Center ®, 800.626.2000.Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsWARNING!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 notuse any phone in your building.Clear the room, building or area of alloccupants.Immediately call your gas supplier from aneighbor’s phone. Follow the gassupplier’s instructions carefully.If you cannot reach your gas supplier, callthe fire department.54321nDo not store or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and liquids in thevicinity of this or any other appliance.nInstallation and service must be performedby a qualified installer, service agency orthe gas supplier.