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Use and Care Guide
CommercialDryer
Contenfi
Care and Cleaning 5
Dqer Efiaust 5
tint Filter 5
Model and SerialNumbers 6
safe~ Instructions 24
Setice 6
Storing Dqer 5
Warranw 6
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
FOR GASDRYERS: YOUMUST POST IN APROMINENT LOCATION
1. Instructions to follow if the user smells gas:
Contact your local gas supplier for information
to be displayed.
2. Instructions
as follows: concerning flammable materials
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
MPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSA w
arning—Toreducetheriskoffire,
Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthisappliance. electricshock,or injuryto persons
whenusingyourappliance,followbasic
precautions,includingthe following:
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWaterand Toxic
EnforcementAct requiresthe Governorof
California(o publishalist of substancesknown to
the state to c~usecancer,birth defectsor other
reproductiveharm and requiresbusinessesto warn
customersof potentialexposureto such substances.
Gas appliancescan cause minorexposureto four
of these substances,natnelybenzene.carbon
tn{>noxide,formaldehydeand soot, caused
primarilyby the incompletecombustionof natural
gas or Lp fL]e]s,
Exposllreto these substancescan be minimized
fullher by properlyventingthe dryers to the
outdoors.
BasicPrecautions
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Usethisapplianceonlyfor its intendedpurpose
as describedin this Use and Care Guide.
*This dryer mustbe properlyinstalledand
locatedin accordancewiththe Installation
Instructionsbeforeit isused.If you did not
recei~ean InstallationInstructionsheet with your
dryer,you can obttiinone by contactingthe service
locationnearestyou.
~l.(~catewhere the temperatureisabove50°F.
(10’C.)for satisfactoryoperationofthe dryer
controlsystem.Donot installor store the dryer
whereit willbe exposedto the weather.
*Connectto aproperlyrated, protectedand
sizedpowersupplyc]rcuittoavoidelectrical
overload.
~Exhaustingto the outsideis REQUIREDto
prelent largeamountsof moistureand lintfrom
beingblown into the room. Carefullyfollow the
~jxhaustingDetails in the InstallationInstructions.
*1){)
not repair or replaceanypart ofthe
applianceor attempt any servicingunless
specificallyrecommendedin thisUseand Care
Guideor in publisheduser-repairinstructions
that youunderstand and havethe skillsto
carry out.
●Cleanthe lint filter beforeeachload to prevent
lint accumulationinsidethe dryer or in the
room.DO NOT OPERATETHE DRYER
WITHOUTTHE LINT FILTERIN PLACE.
●In fulfillingthe specificneeds of different
commercialinstallationsthe purchaserof this
dryer may wish to locatethe coin box and controls
in any of anumberof locations.The responsibility
for the properperformanceof this work lies solely
with the purchaser.It shouldbe done by properly
trained and qualifledpersonnel,and in accordance
with localcode rec[uirements.
ToReducethe Risk of ElectricShock
●Properlyground to conformwithall governing
codesand ordinances.Followdetailsin
InstallationInstructions.
cWhendisconnectingthisappliancepullby the
plugrather than the cord to avoid damageto the
cord orjunction of cord and plug. Make sure that
the cord is locatedso that it will not be steppedon,
trippedover or otherwisesubjectedto damageor
stress.
cTominimizethe possibilityofelectricshock,
unplugthis appliancefrom the power supply
before attemptingany maintenanceor cleaning
(exceptthe removal and cleaningof the lint filter).
NOTE:ApplianceMUST be unpluggedto ensure
that power is disconnected.Turningthe appliance
off at the controlpaneldoes NOT disconnectpower.
●Donot tamper withthe controls.
●Donot operatethis applianceif it isdamaged,
malfunctioning,partiallydisassembled,or has
missingor broken parts, includingadamaged
cord or plug.
●Any coin box or sitnilardeviceaddedto the dryer,
eitherelectricallyor mechanically,should be
properlygrounded.
Careand Cleating
USERMAINTENANCE
1‘INSTRUCTIONS
The Drum. Porcelainenameldrumis rust-resistant
andrequiresno specialcare.
The Exterior.Wipeoff any spills or washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth.
Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects.
The Lint Filter.Wipe lint filter before every use.
Periodically lint filter should be removed and suction
hose from vacuum cleaner should be inserted into
the opening.
Dryw Exhaust: Inspect and clean the dryer exhaust
ducting at least once ayear.
Do not obstruct the flow of intake air. The air intake
is located on rear of dryer.
To store dryer: For short period of time, disconnect
power supply and clean lint filter.
Do not store dryer where it will be exposed to
the weather.
CAUTIONS
●Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged
by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayed on
or have direct contact with the dryer.
Apply these pre-treatment products away from the
dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer caused by pre-
treatment products is not covered by your warranty.
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ToReducetheRiskofInjury
●Neverreachintothe dryer whilethe drum is
moving.Before loading,unloadingor adding
clothes,wait untilthe drum has completely
stopped.
●Donot dry fiberglassarticlesin your dryer.
Skin irritationcould result from the remaining
glass particlesthat may be picked up by clothing
during subsequentdryer uses.
●Closesupervisionisnecessaryif this appliance
isusedbyor near children.Donot allow
childrento playinside,on,or withthis
applianceor anydiscardedappliance.Dispose
ofdiscardedappliancesand shippingor
packingmaterialsproperly.Beforediscardinga
dryer,or removingfromservice,removethe
doorofthe dryer compartment.
*Keepall laundry aids(suchas detergents,
bleaches,fabricsofteners,etc.)out ofthe reach
ofchildren,preferablyin alockedcabinet.
Observeall warningson containerlabelsto avoid
personalinjury.
●Keepthe flooraround your appliancecleanand
dry to reducethe possibilityofslipping.
●Neverclimbon or stand on the dryer top.
cIf thisis agasdryer,it has an automaticelectric
ignition,notapilotlight.DONOTATTEMPT
TOLIGHTWITHAMATCH.Burnsmay
resultfromhavingyour hand near the burner
whenthe automaticignitionmayturn on.
Dryer-appliedFabricSoftenersor
Anti-s@ticConditioners
Youmaywishto softenyour launderedfabrics
or reducethe staticelectricityin them.We
recommendyou use either afiabricsoftenerin the
wash cycle, accordingto the manuflacturer’s
instructionsfor those products,or try adryer-added
productfor which the manufacturergives written
assuranceon the packagethat their productcan be
safely used in yourdryer.
Serviceor performanceproblemscausedby the use
of theseproductsaretheresponsibilityof the
manufacturersof thoseproductsandare notcovered
underthe warrantyof thisappliance.
ToReducethe Riskof Fire
●ExhaustDuct+ee InstallationInstruc
Useonlyrigidmetalor flexiblemetal
4“diameterductworkinsidethe drver (
ions.
abinet
or for exhaustingto the outside.US”EOF
PLASTICOR OTHERCOMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORKCAN CAUSE AFIRE.
DUCTWORKCAN CAUSE AFIRE IF IT
COLLAPSESOR BECOMESOTHERWISE
RESTRICTEDIN USE OR DURING
INSTALLATION.
●Regularlyinspectthe exhaustduct to be sure it has
not been crushedor otherwiserestricted.
●Donotuseheattodryarticlescontainingrubber,
plastic,or similarmaterials(such as paddedbras,
tennis shoes,galoshes,bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby
pants, plasticbags, etc.) as these materialsmay
melt or burn. Also, some rubbermaterials,when
heated,can undercertain circumstancesproduce
fire by spontaneouscombustion.
●Do not store items that may burn or melt (such
as clothing,paper material,plasticsor plastic
containers,etc.) on top of the dryer during
the operation.
●Garmentslabeled“Dry Awayfrom Heat” (such
as lifejackets containingKapok)mustnot be
put in your dryer.
●Donot washor dry articlesthat havebeen
cleanedin,washedin,soakedin,or spotted
withcombustibleor explosivesubstances(such
as wax,paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.)whichmayigniteor
explode.Donot add thesesubstancesto the
washwater.Donot usethesesubstancesaround
your washerantior dryer duringoperation.
●DONOTplaceitemsexposedto cookingoils in
yourdryer.Itemscontaminatedwithcookingoils
maycontributeto achemicalreactionthatcould
causeaclothesloadto catchfire.
●Any articleon which you haveused acleaning
solvent,or which containsflammablematerials
(such as cleaningcloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons,restaurantsor barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer untilall
traces of these flammableliquidsor solidsand
their fumes have been removed.There are many
highlytlamrnableitemsused in homes such as:
acetone,denaturedalcohol,gasoline,kerosene,
some householdcleaners,some spot removers,
tu~entines, waxes, wax removersand products
containingpetroleumdistillates.
●Keepthe area around and underneathyour
appliancesfreefrom the accumulationof
combustiblematerials,such as lint,paper,rags,
chemicals,etc.
●Theinterior ofthe machineand the exhaust
duct connectioninsidethe drver shouldbe
cleanedperiodicallybyaqualifiedindividual.
●Thelaundry processcan reducethe flame
retardancyoffabrics.To avoid such aresult,
garmentmanufacturer’scare instructionsshouldbe
followedvery carefully.
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
FOR
GENERALELECTRIC
DRYER
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
If your new General Electric Commercial Dryer fails because of amanufi~cturin&
defect within the second year from the date of purchase, General Electric will furnish,
without charge, the required replacement parts. Any related service labor and diagnosis
calls are not included. Parts which are excluded from this warranty are the drop coin
meter, coin slide mechanism, coin vault and locks. ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.
This warranty is yours, as the original purchaser, for dryers purchased and retained
within the U.S.A. Of course, it does not cover damage by accident, misuse, or
improper installation. Parts and service are available from your General Electric
Commercial Laundry Distributor.
GENERALELECTRIC COMPANY
Home Laundry Products
Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
Write down your dryer’s model Model Number
and serial numbers. You’11find
them on aplate on the front side of
the dryer behind the door. If you Serial Number
ever need to call for service you Use these numbers in any
will need these numbers. correspondence or service
calls concerning your dryer.
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