Hotpoint NVLR223EH4WO Owner's manual

Brand: Hotpoint

Model: NVLR223EH4WO

Category: Tumble dryers

Type: Owner's manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2-4

Operating Instructions

Control Panel ................... S

Control Settings ................. 6

Features ........................ 7

Loading and Using

the Drger .................... 9, 10

Reversing the Door .............. 8

Venting the Drger .............. 10

Troubleshooting Tips ... 11, 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warrants ..................... 1S

NBXR333

NVLR223

NWXR483

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Youcan find them ona label on the

front of the dryer behind the door,

175D1807P568 59-90300-1 II-06JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk

of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or

death.

[] Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquidsin the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

[] Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

[] Do not try to light a match, or cigarette,

or turn on any gas or electrical

appliance.

[] Do not touch any electrical switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

[] Clear the room, building or area of all

occupants.

[_] lmmediatelg call your gas supplier from

a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas

supplier's instructions carefully.

[] If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

Thisact requiresthe governorof Californiato publisha list of substancesknown to the stateto causecancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposure

to such substances.

Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to four of thesesubstances, namely benzene,carbon monoxide,

formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gasor LPfuels.

Properlyadjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be

minimizedfurther by properly venting the drger to the outdoors.

PROPERINSTALLATION

This 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 sheet, you can receive one by

visiting Hotpoint.com, or by coiling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

[] Properlyground dryer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances.Follow details

in Installation Instructions.

[] Installor store where itwill not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed

to the weather, which could cause permanent

damage and invalidate the warranty.

[] Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

[] Removeall sharp packing items and disposeof

all shipping materials properly.

Exhaust/Ducting:

]Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.

]Use only rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork

insidethe dryer cabinet. Useonly rigidmetal

or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork for

exhausting to the outside.USEOFPLASTICOR

OTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCANCAUSE

A FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCANCAUSEA

FIREIF ITCOLLAPSESORBECOMESOTHERWISE

RESTRICTEDIN USEORDURINGINSTALLATION.

Forcomplete details,follow the Installation

Instructions.

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WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

• Keepthe areaunderneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials (lint,

paper,rags,etc.),gasoline,chemicals and other

flammable vapors and liquids.

• Keepthe floor around your appliancesclean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

• Closesupervisionis necessary ifthis appliance is

used by or near children. Do not allow children to

play on,with or insidethis or any other appliance.

• Keepall laundry aids(suchas detergents, bleaches,

etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably ina

locked cabinet. Observeall warnings on container

labelsto avoid injury.

• Neverclimb on or stand on the dryer top.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

• Neverreach into the dryer while the drum is •

moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding

clothes,wait until the drum has completely

stopped.

• Cleanthe lint filter before each load to prevent lint •

accumulation insidethe dryer or in the room. DO

NOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT

FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash ordry articles that have been

cleaned in,washed in,soaked in or spotted

with combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas

wax, oil,paint, gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning

solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give

off vapors that may ignite or explode. Donot add

these substancesto the wash water Do not use

or placethese substancesaround your washer

or dryer during operation.

• Do not place items exposedto cooking oilsin your

dryen Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay

contribute to a chemical reactionthat could cause

a clothes load to catch fire.

Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials (such

as cleaning cloths, mops,towels usedin beauty

salons,restaurants,or barber shops,etc.)must

not be placed in or nearthe dryer until solventsor

flammable materials have been removed.There

are many highly flammable items usedin homes

such as acetone,denatured alcohol,gasoline,

kerosene,some household cleaners,some spot

removers,turpentines, waxes,wax removers

and products containing petroleum distillates.

The laundry processcan reduce the flame

retardancy of fabrics. Toavoid such a result,

carefully follow the garment manufacturer's

care instructions.

Do not dry articles containing rubber,plastic

or similar materials such as padded bras,tennis

shoes,galoshes,bath mats, rugs,bibs, baby pants,

plastic bags, pillows,etc.that may melt or burn.

Somerubber materials, when heated,can under

certain circumstances producefire by spontaneous

combustion.

• Do not store plastic,paper or clothing that may

burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.

• Garments labeledDry Away from Heot or DoNot

TumbleDry (suchas lifejackets containing Kapok)

must not be put in your dryen

• Do not dry fiberglass articles inyour dryer

Skinirritation could result from the remaining

particles that may be picked up by clothing

during subsequent dryer uses.

• To minimizethe possibility of electric shock,unplug

this appliance from the power supply or disconnect

the dryer at the householddistribution panel by

removing the fuse or switching off the circuit

breaker before attempting any maintenance or

cleaning (exceptthe removal and cleaning of the

lint filter).NOTE:Tuming the CycleSelectorknob

to an off position or pressing PAUSEdoes NOT

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER(cont.)

• Neverattempt to operate this appliance ifit is

damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or

has missingor broken parts, including a damaged

cord or plug.

• The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct

connection insidethe dryer should becleaned at

least once a year by a qualified technician. See

the Loading and Usingthe Dryer section.

• If yoursisa gas dryer,it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have

a pilot light. DO NOTATTEHPTTOLIGHTWITHA

HATCH.Burnsmag result from having gour hand

in the vicinitg of the burner when the automatic

ignition turns on.

• Youmay wish to soften your laundered fabrics

or reducethe static electricity in them by using

a drger-applied fabric softener or an anti-static

conditioneEWe recommend you useeither a

fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the

manufacturer's instructions for those products, or

try a dryer-added product for which the

manufacturer gives written assurance onthe

package that their product can be safely used

in your dryer Serviceor performance problems

caused by useof these products are the

responsibility ofthe manufacturers of those

products and are not covered under the

warranty to this appliance.

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

• Graspthe plug firmly when disconnecting this

appliance to avoid damage to the cord while

pulling. Placethe cord awag from traffic areas

so itwill not be stepped on,tripped overor

subjected to damage.

• Do not attempt to repairor replaceany part

of this applianceor attempt ang servicingunless

specificallyrecommended in thisOwner's Manual

or in publisheduser-repairinstructions that gou

understand and havethe skillsto carrg out.

• Beforediscarding a dryer, or removing it from

service,remove the drger door to preventchildren

from hiding inside.

• Do not tamper with controls.

_\_4___ READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

/ 0_01_ SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the drger control panel. ,otpo,.t.com

Youcan locate gour model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the doo_ Throughout this manual, features and

appearance may vary from your model.

Model NVLR223

OFF 80_in

Start

Push to Start

Model NBXR333

OFF

Start Temperature

Wrinkle Free

medium

40 50

-m Igl IH

Model NWXR483

Start Temperature PressGuard Signal _ P,.,,G.a,_O_F_o,o0_,,o,_[wrinkle Freel

Medium Automatic t CooJDown Automatic

Cottons Wrinkle Free ff_\\l_//_L Optimunl De/ _ressGuard

Push to Start regular n_dium Off On O oud

Fluff Knifs]Delicates 70

no heat low Dewr nke 20

Damp Dr/30 60 J Tim_ r)_v j

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of load,

types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.

About the control settings.

IMPORTANT: Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

H Fabric Care/Temperature (on some models)

COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons.

REGULAR

WRINKLEFREE Forsynthetics, blends,delicatesand items labeled permanent press.

MEDIUM

KNITS/DELICATESOnsome models.Fordelicates,synthetics and items labeled tumble drg low

LOW

FLUFF Forfluffing items without heat. Usethe TIMEDDRYcycle.

NO HEAT

Automatic cycles automatically determine fabric dryness. Select LESSDRY if you want your clothes slightly

damp at the end of the drying cycle. Select MORE DRY if you want them to feel drien Timed cycles run for a

selected time.

F_ Drging Cycles

COTTONS

WRINKLE FREE

TIMED DRY

DAMP DRY

DEWRINKLE

FLUFF or

QUICK FLUFF

Forcottons and most linens.Formost loadsselect OPTIMUMDRY(on some models)or

selectthe PreferredRegularSetting markedwith an *

Forwrinkle-free, permanent pressand delicate items, and knits.

Setthe Cycle Selectorat the desireddrying time.

Forleavingitems partially damp.

Forremoving wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp.

Forfreshening or fluffing up already dry clothing, fabrics, linensand pillows.Usewith

FLUFFNOHEAT.Provides10 minutes of no heat tumbling.

Start- Closethe dryer dooESelectSTART.Opening the door during operation will stop the dryeE

Torestart the dryer,close the door and selectSTARTto complete the cycle.

About the dryer features. ,otpoint.com

PRESS GUARD

Off ON

Press Guard Option (on some models)

Use this option to minimize the wrinkles

in clothes. It provides approximately

15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after

the clothes are dry,

This option can only be used with the

COTTONS and WRINKLE FREE cycles.

If you are using the SIGNAL knob and you

select the PRESSGUARD option, a signal will

sound at the end of the drying time and

several times during the PRESSGUARD cycle.

This will remind you that it is time to remove

the clothes.

If PRESSGUARD is not on, the dryer will stop

once the timer reaches the PRESSGUARD

mark on the cycle dial.

SIGNAL

MEDIUM

Cycle Signal Option (onsomemodels)

This signal will sound just before the end

of the cycle to remind you to remove the

clothes. On some models, the signal sound

level cannot be adjusted.

If you selected the PRESSGUARD option,

the signal will sound at the end of the

drying time and will sound several times

during the PRESSGUARD cycle. This will

remind you that it is time to remove the

clothes.

NOTE:

• Remove garments promptly at the

sound of the signal. Place clothes on

hangers so wrinkles won't set in.

• Use the Cycle Signal especially when

drying fabrics like polyester knits and

permanent press. These fabrics should

be removed so wrinkles won't set in.

Drum Lamp (onsomemodels)

Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to

unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect

the dryer at the household distribution panel

by removing the fuse or switching offthe

circuit breaker Reach above dryer opening

from inside the drum. Remove the bulb and

replace with the same size bulb.

About reversing the door.

Reversing the Door

Toolsneeded:

[] Standard#2 [] Tope-tipped

Phillipsscrewdriver puttg knife

F_ Openthe door and remove the filler plugsopposite the hinges.With the door completely

open,remove the bottom screw from each hingeon the dryer face. Insertthese screws

about halfwag into the TOPholes,for each hinge,on the opposite side{whereyou

removed the filler plugs).Apply firm pressureto get the screw started in new holes.

J_JLoosentop screw from each hingeon the dryer face halfway. With one hand holding the

top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom, remove the doorfrom the dryer

by lifting it UPand OUT.

[_ Rotatethe door 180°. Insertit on the opposite sideof the opening by moving the door

IN and DOWN until the top hinge and the bottom hinge are resting on the top screws

inserted in step 1.

[_ Removethe remaining screws from the sideof the opening from which the door

was removed.With these screws,secureeach hinge at the bottom.Tighten the

2 top screwsof each hinge.Reinsertthe plastic plugson the sidefrom which the

door was removed.

Loading and using the dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering. Hotpoint.com

Sorting and Loading Hints

Asa general rule,if clothesare sorted properlg for the

washer,they are sorted properlg for the dryer

Donot odd fabricsoftener sheetsoncethe load has

become worm. They may causefabric softenerstains.

Bounce® FabricConditioner Dr_terSheetshovebeen

approved for usein all GEDr_lerswhen usedin

accordancewith themanufacturer's instructions.

Do not overload. Thiswastes energ_land causes

wrinkling.

Do not dry the following items:fiberglassitems,

woolens,rubber-coated items,plastics,items with

plastic trim and foam-filled items.

Careand Cleaningof the Dryer

TheExterior: Wipe or dust any spillsorwashing

compounds with a damp cloth. Drgercontrol panel

and finishes mag be damaged bg some laundrg

pretreatment soiland stain remover products.Applg

these products awag from the dryer Thefabric mag

then be washed and dried normallg. Damage to sour

drger caused bg these products is not covered bg

gout warrantg.

TheLint Filter: Cleanthe lint filter beforeeach use.

Moisten gour fingers and reach into the filter opening.

Rungour fingers acrossthefilter.Havea qualified

technician vacuum the lint from the drger once

a gear

TheExhaust Duct: Inspectand clean the exhaust

ducting at leastonce a gear to prevent clogging.

A partiallg clogged exhaust can lengthenthe

drging time.

Follow these steps:

[_ Turn off electricalsupply bg disconnecting

the plug from the wall socket.

[_J Disconnectthe duct from the drge_

[_] Vacuum the ductwith the hose attachment

and reconnect the duct.

TheExhaust Hood: Checkfrom the outsidethat the

flaps of the hood move freelgwhen operating. Hake

surethat thereisno wildlife (birds,insects,etc.)nesting

insidethe duct or hood.

Loading and using the dryer. A_woysfo_owthefabricmanufacturer'scarelabelwhenlaundering,

Venting the Dryer

For the best drging performance, the drger needs to be properlg vented. The dryer will use more

energg and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefullg follow the details

on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.

[] Use onlg rigid metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the drger cabinet. Use onlg rigid metal or flexible

metal 4" diameter ductwork for exhausting to the outside.

[] Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.

[] Use the shortest length possible.

[] Do not crush or collapse.

[] Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.

[] Venting must conform to local building codes.

Correct

Venting

(

Incorrect

Venting

Before gee call for service... .otpointcom

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

pages, or visit Hotpoint.com. You meg not need to coil for

service.

Problem Possible Causes What: To Do

Dryer doesn't start Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into

the outlet.

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

istripped fuse or reset breakeE NOTE: Electric dryers use two fuses

or breakers.

Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blownlcircuit breaker • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace

is tripped, the dryer may both fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble

tumble but not heat if only one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.

Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are

fully open.

LP gas supply tank is empty • Refill or replace tank. Dryer should heat when

or there has been a utility utility service is restored.

interruption of natural gas

(gas models)

Dryer shakes or Some shaking/noise is normal. • Hove dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs

makes noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly as necessary until even.

Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on fabric softener package.

Drying dirty items with • Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can

clean ones stain clean items and the dryeE

Clothes were not • Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the

completely clean clothes are wet appear after drying. Use proper

washing procedures before drying.

Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load.

Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors

(like corduroy).

Static electricitg can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under STATIC

Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.

Static occurs No fabric softener was used • Try a fabric softeneE

• Bounce ® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been

approved for use in all GEDryers when used in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Overdrging • Try a fabric softener

• Adjust setting to LESSDRY or DAMP DRY

Synthetics, permanent press • Try a fabric softener.

and blends can cause static

Inconsistent drying times Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type

of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,

types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of

exhaust ducts.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Clothes take too long Improper sorting

to dry

Large loads of heavg fabrics

{like beach towels)

Controls improperlg set

Lint filter is full

Improper or obstructed ducting

, Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,

a well-sorted washer load isa well-sorted dryer load).

, Large,heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take

longer to dry. Separatelarge, heavy fabrics into smaller

loadsto speed drying time.

Match control settings to the load you aredrying.

Clean lintfilter before every load.

Checkinstallation instructions for proper

ductingiventing.

Makesure ducting isclean, freeof kinksand

unobstructed.

Checkto seeif outside wall damper operateseasily.

Checkthe Installation Instructionsto make surethe

dryer venting iscorrect.

Blown fuses or tripped . Replacefusesor reset circuit breakers.Sincemost dryers

circuitbreaker usetwo fuses/breakers,make sure both are operating.

Overloading/combining loads , Donot put more than onewasher load in the dryer

at a time.

Underloading , If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items

to ensure propertumbling.

Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying . Selecta shorter drying time.

. Removeitems while they still holda slight amount of

moisture.Select a LESSDRYor DAMPDRYsetting.

Letting items sit in dryer after . Removeitems when cycle ends andfold or hang

cycle ends immediately.

Overloading . Separate large loads into smaller ones.

Clothes shrink Somefabrics will naturally shrink . Toavoid shrinkage,follow garment care labelsexactly.

when washed. Others can be . Some items may be pressed backinto shape after drying.

safelg washed, but will shrink

in the dryer . If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular

item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.

N o _ s, Hotpoint.com

Notes.

Hotpoint Dryer Warranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Cord _technician. Toschedule

service, on-line, 24 hours a dog, visit us at Hotpoint.com, or call

800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and

model number available when calling for service.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original pumhase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

For The Period Of: We Will Replace:

OneYear Any part of the drger which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis

Fromthe date of the limited one-year warranty, we will also provide,free of charge, all labor and related servicecosts

originalpurchase to replacethe defectivepart.

What Is Not Covered:

[] Service trips to gout home to teach SOUhow to use

the product.

[] Improper installation (including improper venting},

deJiverg or maintenance.

[] Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for

other then the intended purpose or used commemiallg.

[] Replacement of the light bulb.

[] Products which are not defective or broken, or which are

working as described in the Owner's Manual.

[] Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

[] Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

[] Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible

defects with this appliance.

[] Defects or damage dueto operation in freezing

temperatures.

[] Damage caused after deliverg.

[] Product not accessible to provide required service.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Vour sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this

Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for

a particular purpose, ore limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and ang succeeding owner for products purchased for

home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not

available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized

GE Service location. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty

gives you specific lega! rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know

what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KV 40225

Consumer Support.

q Hotpoint Website Hotpoint.com

Have a question or need assistancewith gour appliance?Trg the Hotpoint Website 24 hours a dog,

ang dag of the gear! Youcan also shopfor more great Hotpoint products andtake advantage of

all of our on-line support servicesdesignedfor gour convenience.

Schedule Service Hotpoint.com

Expert Hotpoint repair serviceisonlg one step awag from gour door.Geton-line and schedule gour service

at gour convenience 24 hours ang dog of the gear! Or call 800.GECARES(800,432.2737)during normal business

hours.

RealLife Design Studio go.corn

GEsupports the UniversalDesignconcept-products, services and environments that can be usedbg

people of all ages, sizesand capabilities.We recognizethe need to design for a wide range of phgsical and

mental abilities and impairments. Fordetails of GE'sUniversalDesignapplications, including kitchen designideas

for peoplewith disabilities,checkout our Website todag. Forthe hearing impaired, pleasecall 800.TDDGEAC

(800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties

Purchasea Hotpoint extended warrantg and learn about special discountsthat are availablewhile gour

warrantg is stillin effect. Youcan purchase iton-line angtime, or call800.626.2224 during normal business

hours. Hotpoint ConsumerHome Serviceswill still bethere after gour warrantg expires.

ge.com

Ports and Accessories Hotpoint.com

Individualsqualified to service their own appliances can have partsor accessoriessent directlg to their homes

(VISA,HasterCard and Discovercards are accepted).Orderon-line todag, 24 hours everg dag or bg phone at

800.626.2002during normal businesshours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to beperformed by any user. Other servicing

generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised, sinceimproper

servicing may cause unsafe operation.

If gou are not satisfiedwith the service gou receivefrom Hotpoint, contact uson our Website with allthe details

including gour phone number, or write to: General Hanager, CustomerRelations

Hotpoint, Appliance Park

Louisville,KY40225

enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of gourwarrantg, should the need arise.

Youmag also mailin the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.

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Hotpoint NVLR223EH4WO Owner's manual

Brand: Hotpoint

Model: NVLR223EH4WO

Category: Tumble dryers

Type: Owner's manual

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