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 A PROMINENT 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 injurytopersons
whenusingyourappliance,followbasic
precautions,includingthe following:
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWaterand Toxic
EnforcementAct requiresthe Governorof
California(o publisha listof substancesknownto
the state to c~usecancer,birth defects or 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 properly ventingthe dryers to the
outdoors.
BasicPrecautions
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Usethisapplianceonlyfor its intendedpurpose
as described in 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 willbeexposedto the weather.
*Connectto a properlyrated, protectedand
sizedpowersupplyc]rcuitto
avoidelectrical
overload.
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Exhaustingto the outsideisREQUIREDto
prelent largeamountsof moistureand lintfrom
beingblown into the room. Carefullyfollow the
~jxhaustingDetails in the InstallationInstructions.
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not repair or replaceany part ofthe
applianceor attempt any servicingunless
specificallyrecommendedin this Useand Care
Guideor in publisheduser-repairinstructions
that youunderstandand havethe skillsto
carry out.
● Cleanthe lint filter beforeeachloadto prevent
lint accumulationinsidethedryer 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 a numberof locations.The responsibility
for the proper performanceof this work lies solely
with the purchaser.It shouldbe done by properly
trained and qualifledpersonnel,and in accordance
with localcode rec[uirements.
ToReducethe Riskof ElectricShock
● Properlygroundto conformwithallgoverning
codesand ordinances.Followdetailsin
InstallationInstructions.
cWhendisconnectingthis appliancepullbythe
plugrather than the cord
to avoid damageto the
cord orjunction of cord andplug. Makesure that
the cord is locatedso that it will not be steppedon,
trippedover or otherwisesubjectedto damageor
stress.
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Tominimizethe possibilityofelectricshock,
unplugthis appliancefrom the power supply
before attemptingany maintenanceor cleaning
(exceptthe removal and cleaningof the lintfilter).
NOTE:ApplianceMUST be unpluggedto ensure
that power is disconnected.Turningthe appliance
off at the controlpaneldoesNOT disconnectpower.
● Donot tamper withthe controls.
● Donot operatethis applianceif it is damaged,
malfunctioning,partiallydisassembled,or has
missingor brokenparts, includinga damaged
cord or plug.
● Any coin box or sitnilardeviceaddedto the dryer,
eitherelectricallyor mechanically,shouldbe
properlygrounded.
Careand Cleating
USERMAINTENANCE
1
‘INSTRUCTIONS
The Drum. Porcelainenameldrumisrust-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 a year.
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 until the drum has completely
stopped.
● Donot dry fiberglassarticlesinyour dryer.
Skin irritationcould result from the remaining
glass particlesthat may be picked up by clothing
during subsequentdryer uses.
● Closesupervisionisnecessaryifthisappliance
isusedbyor near children.Donotallow
childrento playinside,on,or withthis
applianceor anydiscardedappliance.Dispose
ofdiscardedappliancesand shippingor
packingmaterialsproperly.Beforediscardinga
dryer,or removingfromservice,removethe
doorofthe dryer compartment.
*Keepall laundryaids(suchasdetergents,
bleaches,fabricsofteners,etc.)out ofthe reach
ofchildren,
preferablyin a lockedcabinet.
Observeall warningson containerlabelsto avoid
personalinjury.
● Keepthe flooraround your appliancecleanand
dry to reducethe possibilityofslipping.
● Neverclimbonor standonthedryer top.
cIf thisis a gasdryer,it has an automaticelectric
ignition,nota pilotlight.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 a fiabricsoftenerin the
wash cycle, accordingto the manuflacturer’s
instructionsfor those products,or try a dryer-added
productfor whichthe manufacturergives written
assuranceon the packagethat their productcan be
safely used in yourdryer.
Serviceor performanceproblemscausedby the use
of theseproductsare theresponsibilityof the
manufacturersof thoseproductsandare notcovered
underthe warrantyof thisappliance.
ToReducethe Risk of Fire
● ExhaustDuct+ee InstallationInstruc
Useonlyrigidmetalor flexiblemetal
4“diameterductworkinsidethe drver (
ions.
abinet
or for exhaustingto the outside.
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PLASTICOR OTHERCOMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORKCAN CAUSE A FIRE.
DUCTWORKCAN CAUSE A FIRE 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, somerubbermaterials,when
heated,can under certain 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“DryAwayfromHeat”(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 during operation.
● DONOTplaceitemsexposedto cookingoils in
yourdryer.Itemscontaminatedwithcookingoils
maycontributeto a chemicalreactionthatcould
causea clothesloadto catchfire.
● Any article on which you haveused a cleaning
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 theseflammableliquidsor 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
cleanedperiodicallybya qualifiedindividual.
● Thelaundry processcan reducethe flame
retardancyoffabrics.
To avoid such a result,
garmentmanufacturer’scare instructionsshouldbe
followedvery carefully.
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
FOR
GENERALELECTRIC
DRYER
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
If your new General Electric Commercial Dryer fails because of a manufi~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 A PARTICULAR
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 a plate 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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9-95
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