GE DDC4400SWH User manual

Brand: GE

Model: DDC4400SWH

Type: User manual

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SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

FOR GASDRYERS:YOUMUSTPOST INA 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,includingthefollowing:

IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE

The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWaterandToxic

EnforcementAct requirestheGovernorof

California(o publisha listof substancesknownto

the state to c~usecancer,birth defectsor other

reproductiveharmand 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 thesesubstancescan be minimized

fullher by properlyventingthe dryersto the

outdoors.

BasicPrecautions

Usethisapplianceonlyfor itsintendedpurpose

as describedin this Use and Care Guide.

*This

dryer mustbe properlyinstalledand

locatedinaccordancewiththe Installation

Instructionsbeforeitisused.

If you did not

recei~ean InstallationInstructionsheetwith your

dryer,you can obttiinone by contactingthe service

locationnearestyou.

~l.(~catewhere the

temperatureisabove50°F.

(10’C.)for satisfactoryoperationofthedryer

controlsystem.Donotinstallor storethedryer

whereit willbeexposedto the weather.

*Connectto a properlyrated, protectedand

sizedpowersupplyc]rcuitto

avoidelectrical

overload.

Exhaustingto the outsideisREQUIREDto

prelent largeamountsof moistureand lintfrom

beingblown intothe room. Carefullyfollowthe

~jxhaustingDetailsin the InstallationInstructions.

*1){)

notrepair or replaceanypart ofthe

applianceor attempt anyservicingunless

specificallyrecommendedin thisUseand Care

Guideor inpublisheduser-repairinstructions

that youunderstandand havetheskillsto

carry out.

● Cleanthe lintfilterbeforeeachloadto prevent

lintaccumulationinsidethedryer or in the

room.

DO NOT OPERATETHE DRYER

WITHOUTTHE LINT FILTERIN PLACE.

● In fulfillingthe specificneedsof different

commercialinstallationsthe purchaserof this

dryer may wish to locatethecoinbox and controls

in any of a numberof locations.The responsibility

for the properperformanceof this work lies solely

with thepurchaser.It shouldbe doneby properly

trainedand qualifledpersonnel,and in accordance

with localcode rec[uirements.

ToReducethe Riskof ElectricShock

● Properlygroundto conformwithallgoverning

codesand ordinances.Followdetailsin

InstallationInstructions.

cWhendisconnectingthisappliancepullbythe

plugrather than thecord

to avoiddamageto the

cord orjunction of cord andplug. Makesurethat

the cord is locatedso that it will notbe steppedon,

trippedover or otherwisesubjectedto damageor

stress.

Tominimizethepossibilityofelectricshock,

unplugthis appliancefrom the power supply

beforeattemptingany maintenanceor cleaning

(exceptthe removaland cleaningof the lintfilter).

NOTE:ApplianceMUSTbe unpluggedto ensure

thatpower is disconnected.Turningthe appliance

off at the controlpaneldoesNOT disconnectpower.

● Donottamper withthecontrols.

● Donotoperatethis applianceifit isdamaged,

malfunctioning,partiallydisassembled,or has

missingor brokenparts, includinga damaged

cordor plug.

● Any coin box or sitnilardeviceaddedto the dryer,

eitherelectricallyor mechanically,shouldbe

properlygrounded.

CareandCleating

USERMAINTENANCE

‘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 lintfilter 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.

Tostore 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.

ToReducetheRiskofInjury

● Neverreachintothedryer whilethe drum is

moving.

Beforeloading,unloadingor adding

clothes,waituntilthe drum has completely

stopped.

● Donotdry fiberglassarticlesinyourdryer.

Skin irritationcould resultfrom the remaining

glassparticlesthat may be pickedup by clothing

during subsequentdryer uses.

● Closesupervisionisnecessaryifthisappliance

isusedbyor near children.Donotallow

childrentoplayinside,on,or withthis

applianceor anydiscardedappliance.Dispose

ofdiscardedappliancesand shippingor

packingmaterialsproperly.Beforediscardinga

dryer,or removingfromservice,removethe

doorofthe dryer compartment.

*Keepalllaundryaids(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 hasan automaticelectric

ignition,nota pilotlight.DONOTATTEMPT

TOLIGHTWITHAMATCH.Burnsmay

resultfromhavingyour hand near the burner

whenthe automaticignitionmayturn on.

Dryer-appliedFabricSoftenersor

Anti-s@ticConditioners

Youmaywishtosoftenyourlaunderedfabrics

or reducethestaticelectricityinthem.

recommendyou useeithera fiabricsoftenerin the

wash cycle, accordingto the manuflacturer’s

instructionsfor thoseproducts,or try a dryer-added

productfor whichthe manufacturergiveswritten

assuranceon thepackagethat theirproductcan be

safelyused in yourdryer.

Serviceorperformanceproblemscausedby theuse

oftheseproductsaretheresponsibilityofthe

manufacturersof thoseproductsandare notcovered

underthewarrantyof thisappliance.

ToReducetheRiskof Fire

● ExhaustDuct+ee InstallationInstruc

Useonlyrigidmetalor flexiblemetal

4“diameterductworkinsidethe drver (

ions.

abinet

or for exhaustingtotheoutside.

US”EOF

PLASTICOR OTHERCOMBUSTIBLE

DUCTWORKCAN CAUSE A FIRE.

DUCTWORKCAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT

COLLAPSESOR BECOMESOTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USEOR 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

meltor burn.Also,somerubbermaterials,when

heated,can undercertain circumstancesproduce

fire by spontaneouscombustion.

● Do not store itemsthat may burn or melt(such

as clothing,paper material,plasticsor plastic

containers,etc.) on top of thedryerduring

the operation.

● Garmentslabeled“DryAwayfromHeat”(such

aslifejacketscontainingKapok)mustnotbe

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

yourwasherantior dryer duringoperation.

● DONOTplaceitemsexposedto cookingoils in

yourdryer.Itemscontaminatedwithcookingoils

maycontributeto a chemicalreactionthatcould

causea clothesloadtocatchfire.

● Any articleon which you haveused a cleaning

solvent,or whichcontainsflammablematerials

(such as cleaningcloths,mops,towelsusedin

beauty salons,restaurantsor barber shops,etc.)

must notbe placed in or near the dryer untilall

tracesof theseflammableliquidsor solidsand

their fumeshave been removed.There are many

highlytlamrnableitemsused in homessuchas:

acetone,denaturedalcohol,gasoline,kerosene,

some householdcleaners,some spotremovers,

tu~entines, waxes,wax removersandproducts

containingpetroleumdistillates.

● Keepthe area aroundand underneathyour

appliancesfreefromthe accumulationof

combustiblematerials,

suchas lint,paper,rags,

chemicals,etc.

● Theinterior ofthe machineand the exhaust

ductconnectioninsidethedrver shouldbe

cleanedperiodicallybya qualifiedindividual.

● Thelaundryprocesscanreducethe flame

retardancyoffabrics.

Toavoid 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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