Hotpoint NWXR473ETNKXR473ET Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. 18 e Use the shortest length possible Do not h or collapse e Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects e Venting must conform to local building codes Notes Notes Notes Hotpoint Service Numbers GE Answer Center In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 For Customers With Special Needs We ll be there Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance GE Answer Center information ser vice is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s conve nient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 am to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be han dled in just one visit Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a convention teletype writer may call 800 TDD GE2. containing petroleum distillates e Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc e Ihe interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual e Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes wait until the drum has completely stopped eDo note fiberglass articles in your cr Skin irritation could result from the remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subse quent dryer uses e The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid sucha result the garment manufacturer s care instructions should be followed very carefully H Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using e Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly Before discarding a dryer or removing from service remove the door of the dryer compartment e Keep all laundry aids such as detergents b
3. sorting e Sort lint producers like chenille from lint collectors like corduroy Static electricity can attract lint See suggestions in this section under STATIC Separate large loads into smaller ones Paper tissue etc leftin pockets Empty all pockets before laundering clothes If Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Causes What to Do Static occurs Overdrying e Try a fabric softener e Adjust controls for less drying No fabric softener was used e Try a fabric softener Synthetics permanent press Try a fabric softener and blends can cause static Clothes take e Separate heavy items from light weight items Im L too long to dry Prof generally a well sorted washer load is a well sorted dryer load Large loads of heavy items sa heavy loads contain more moisture like beach towels nd take longer to dry Separate large heavy items into smaller loads to speed drying time Controls improperly set Match control settings to the load you are drying Lint filter is full Clean lint filter before every load Improper or obstructed Check instigation instructions for proper ducting ducting venting e Make sure ducting is clean free of kinks and unobstructed Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily eSee the Venting the Dryer section Blown fuses or tripped e Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since circuit breakers most dryers use 2 fuses breakers make sure b
4. the GE e p you instructions to help you use and Answer Center at 800 626 2000 maintain your dryer properly 24 hours a day 7 days a week 800 626 2000 ay time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This sec tion was designed to solve common problems you might encounter Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using E Bo B AA S d E S FE Ra a T a S C ev ape spera Pao 9 d o k a og we a ag mm 7 R of of gt oP E a o P T ge E qe 8 A oe ss 1 A K rn so oda PR oy P A a E s EA E s a X s kd i Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using A Warning To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic precautions including the following sections e Use this appliance only for its Gas dryers MUST be exhausted intended purpose as described to the outside Carefully follow in this Owner s Manual the Exhausting details in the e This dryer must be properly Instigation Instructions installed and located in Exhausting electric dryers to accordance with the Instigation the outside is STRONGLY Instructions before it is used RECOMMENDED to prevent If you did not receive an large amounts of moisture and Instigation Instructions sheet lint from being blown into the with your dryer yo
5. AC 800 833 4322 to request informa tion or service H Service Contracts Contracts a ee You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service till still 800 626 2224 be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service Care and cleaning instructions con their own appliances can have tained in this manual cover proce parts or accessories sent directly dures to be performed by any user to their home The GE parts system Other servicing generally should be provides access to over 47 000 referred to qualified service person parts and all GE Genuine Renewal nel Caution must be exercised Parts are fully warranted VISA since improper servicing may cause MasterCard and Discover cards unsafe operation are accepted Further Service We re proud of our service and Finally if your problem is still want you to be pleased Iffor some not resolved write reason you are not happy with the Major Appliance Consumer service you receive here are three Action Program steps to follow for further help 20 North Wacker Drive First contact the people who ser Chicago IL 60606 viced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem Next if you are s
6. L G N E E A E T Bi E Lo a p a so LT N 1 ao o rdre Part No 175D1807P085 Pub No 39 9332 ia ie Printed in Canada He KKH ka This warranty is extended to the origina purchaser and any Succeeding owner fo products purchased for ordinary home use in the mainland states Hawaii an Washington D C In Alaska the warrant is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the produ to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2757 Ifyou have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You ar responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting o fcircuit breakers e Failure of the product ifitis misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God 2 N eT A sZ 4 ton V sol og a FF ao foe age Bu geg PEE e o a ys f eaa a IT FE a MK teo ae A Cas s P A ES eg Se ooo 5 boon a S 2 CR F 5 wem m ee ee Honda Sana Pay isd ao tos ge a H ago A Ge X ne s x Fran m MP K RRR Ld K Ta an we vB 2 a y Dy Boot a parce TER
7. Models NWXR473ET NKXR473ET NWXR473GT NKXR473GT Dryer Owners Manual Important Safety Information Operating Instructions The Co is on Your Dryer Other Dryer Features Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Loading Suggestions Care of Product If Something Goes Wrong Before You till For Service Venting the Dryer Hotpoint Service Numbers Warranty Back Corer GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 HOTPOINT Welcome to the Hotpoint family Best of all you ll experience We re proud of our quality prod these values each time you do ucts and we believe in dependable he laundry That s important service You ll see it in this easy to because your new dryer will be use manual and you ll hear it in the part of your family for a long time friendly voices of our customer service department Staple your receipt to the inside back Write down the model and serial cover of this manual numbers here They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door gs mpa s agha m L abit sD one O O H ao oe i id 3 en Model number Serial number Date of purchase Before you call for service If you do need service you can there are a few things you can relax knowing help is only a phone H do to help us serve you better call away A list of tolHHfree customer e US service numbers is included on the h I Read this manual It contains inside back cover Or call
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9. ding to the manufacturer s instructions for those products or trya dryer added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer Service or performance prob lems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance Operating Instructions The controls on your start fabric care press guard START COTTONS HIGH HEAT MED HEAT dryer KNITS FLUFF DELICATES NO HEAT LOW HEAT A Clean the Lint Filter A Fabric Care Selections Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer Always follow Fabric Manufacturer s Care Label CAUTION or instructions when laundering Use this chart Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter as a general guide oe Drying Selections Usage Cottons High Heat For re gular to heavy cottons Perm Press Med Heat EA For synthetics blends and items For delicates synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low Knits Delicates Low Heat Fluff No Heat _ For fluffing items without heat Use the Timed Dry cycle Cycle Descriptions Automatic Drying Cycles Timed Dry Cycles Cycles Cycles automatically sense fabric dryness Cycles ru run for a selected time Auto Perm Press Auto Cottons T Timed He T u For synthetic blends and delicat
10. es For cottons and most linens For most Set the Cycle Selector at Select More Dry for heavier loads normal loads set at auto cottons Set the desired drying time Less Dry for lighter loads towards More Dry for heavier and wetter E fabrics Laaa IN for i lighis fabrics Damp Dry AAD RR E raan HATE eS ARR Se WO a HERREN dry set Cycle Selector on Damp Dry setting Dewrinkle For removing wrinkles uw TO leave items partially signal from items that are clean and dry or that are very MEDIUM lightly damp Set the Cycle Selectoronthe Dewrinkle setting E V N Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of heat used Electric Natural or LP gas size 1 wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts A Selecting Drying Cycle A starting Dryer Select an automatic or timed cycle See the e Close the dryer door above Cycle Descriptions STE START Opening the door during the operation till stop the cr To restart the dryer close the door and select START to complete the cycle See next page for other dryer features Operating Instructions Other dryer features your model has Press Guard Use this option to minimize the HINT wrinkles in clothes The option If the Signal option is selected the provides approximatel 15 Signal will sound at the end of the minutes of no heat tumbling drying time and will sound several af
11. etreatment products compounds Wipe or dust with away from the dryer The fabric a damp cloth Try not to strike may then be washed and dried the surface with sharp objects normally Damage to your dryer Dryer control panel and finishes caused by pretreatment products may be damaged by some laundry is not covered by your warranty pretreatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the dryer mer Before every dryer use clean the lint filter It is easier to remove the lint when your fingers are moistened To keep your dryer operating at peak performance be sure to have a technician vacuum the lint from the machine every three years E 2 A E sx gop e ATA E a Bene E Sa be Mage D s ap vadaah rai gt ake C Sae To store your dryer for a short period of time disconnect the power supply and clean the lint filter H Helpful Information exhaust ducting at least once these steps Exhaust Duct Inspect and clean the dryer To clean the exhaust duct follow rev 1 ya ie Be A 1 Turn off electrical supply by partially ogged gn an disconnecting the plug from lengthen the drying time the wall socket 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the dryer IRE MS E E 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with AO a TEE MES the hose attachment 4 Reconnect the exhaust duct to the dryer Exhaust Hood e Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move freely you
12. leaches fabric softeners etc out of the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping e To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter e NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply e Do not tamper with the controls Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Never climb on or S don the dryer top elf yours is a gas dryer it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition may turn on SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS H YOU may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them by using dryer applied fabric softeners or an antistatic conditioner We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle accor
13. may want to check with a mirror e Make sure inside flaps are fully open when dryer is operating e Make sure there is not wild life birds insects etc nesting inside the exhaust duct or hood C eckthe side of the exhaust hood with a m ror to rid of debris 14 If Something Goes Wrong Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What to Do Dryer doesnt start Dryer is unplugged Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet Fuse is blown circuit e Check the house fuse circuit breaker breaker is tripped box and replace fuse or reset breaker NOTE Most electric dryers use two breakers Dryer doesnt heat Fuse is blown circuit breaker e Check the house fuse circuit breaker box is tripped the dryer may and replace fuse or reset breaker tumble but not heat Gas service is off e Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open Dryer shakes or e makes excessive noise Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust as necessary until even Greasy spots on clothes spots on clothes i e Follow directions on fabric softener package ing dirty i 1 e Use your dryer to dry only clean items Dirty clean items can stain clean items and the dryer e Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes are wet appear after drying Use proper washing procedures before drying Linton clothes Lint filter is full e Clean lint screen before each load
14. oth are operating Overloading e Do not put more than one her load in combining loads the dryer at a time Underloading elf You are drying only one or two items add a few items to ensure proper tumbling 16 sd Problem Possible Causes What to Do Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying e Select a shorter drying time e Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture Letting items sit in dryer e Remove items when cycle ends and fold or after cycle ends hang immediately Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally e To avoid shrinkage follow garment care shrink when washed Others labels exactly conve ey een e Some items may be pressed back into shape shrink in the dryer after drying elf you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item do not machine wash or tumble dry it 17 If Something Goes Wrong Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation instructions e Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside e Do not use plastic or other com bustible ductwork Correct Venting ee Mb oP o BAPI OARE ge ao a 2 eo oo on S T OT TE AA R T gas a ont age Rp e a a ees o S A 4 CRE a ET ARAR Incorrect Venting apars a R MEE SEN ORS R K x 4 f EAN S R T A
15. perly for the dryer Sort by color Separate lint producers from Separate colorfast from lint collectors non colorfast fabrics e Lint producers terry cloth and Whites chenille _ e Lights Lint collectors velveteen and e Darks corduroy Separate by fabric type Sort by weight e Cottons and linens e Heavy Items e Permanent press cottons Light Items and blends Now colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade Sort by e Synthetic and poly knits au e Delicates e Avoid drying very small loads e Do not dry the following items e Sort clothes by weight so you Fiberglass items won t have to run an extra cycle e Woolens for one or two heavier slower Rubber coated jtems drying items e Plastics e Do not add fabric softener sheets O with p lastic trim once the load has become warm Foarm illed items This may cause fabric softener stains e Do not overload This causes inefficient operation and unnecessary wrinkliig Clothes need to tumble freely 12 Care amp Cleaning Ci mer The drum is rust resistant However detergent and water paste ora mild colored fabrics which lose color or abrasive such as Soft Scrub bleed in the washer may cause dis Rinse thoroughly Then tumble coloration of the r drum We dn several wet rags or old towels recommend that the dryer drum for 20 to 30 minutes before using be Cleaned with a cloth using a the dryer normally Exterior Wipe off any spills or washing Apply these pr
16. tennis shoes galoshes bath mats rugs bibs baby pants plastic bags pillows etc as these materials may melt or burn Also some rubber materials when heated can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion e Do not store items that may burn or melt such as clothing paper material plastics or plastic containers etc on top of the dryer during operation e Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do not Tumble Dry such as life jackets contain ing Kapok must not be put in your dryer H e Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax paint oil gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or which contains flammable materials such as cleaning cloths mops towels used in beauty salons restaurants or barbershops etc must not be placed in or near the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed Ihere are many highly flammable items used in homes such as acetone denatured alcohol gasoline kerosene some household cleaners some spot removers turpentines waxes wax removers and products
17. ter the clothes are dry times during the Press Guard cycle This option can only be used with This will remind you that the cycle the Automatic cycles is almost complete The signal control can be set at NOTE OFF MEDIUM or LOUD e Remove garments promptly at the This signal will sound just before sound of the signal Place clothes the end of the cycle to remind you on hangers w wrinkles wont set in to remove the clothes e Use the Signal especially when Ifyou selected the Press Guard drying fabrics like polyester knits option the signal will sound at the and permanent press These fabrics end of the drying time and till should be removed promptly so sound several times during the Press wrinkles wont set in Guard cycle This will remind you that the cycle is almost complete 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 off the circuit breaker Reach above dryer opening from inside the drum Remove the bulb and replace with the same size bulb Helpful Information Specialty Care Guide Always follow Fabric Manufacturers Care Label or instructions when laundering Otherwise use the information below as a general guide Item Suggested Care Pillows Mend any holes or weak seams where feather or filling could escape Dry only one pillow at a time Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillo
18. till not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 What is not covered lt A Ed de P D A bi Yon lonca lar state ES a R Z B Rc TTI A oy E t LA P loo Era open Be s fo vt Dr Art Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and ii labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dryer that fails because of a po rh bazar as LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR WARRANTY From the second through fifth year from date of original purchase we will replace free of charge an extra large or super capacity dryer drum that fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s A Ifyou then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation vary consumer fe go a E x A z ss N Se a s K 7 0 A 35 an as gt Nae eng phr NA a k y kat d on Y a a gre AO T Er 3 Se a a nn L
19. u can obtain room Carefully follow the one by calling toll free the GE Exhausting details in the Answer Center 800 626 2000 Insolation Instructions Properly ground to conform e Do not repair or replace with all governing codes and any part of the appliance or ordinances Follow details in attempt any servicing unless Installation Instructions specifically recommended in this Install or store where the tempera Owners Manual or in published ture is above 50 F 10 C Do user repair instructions that you not install the r where it will understand and have the skills be exposed to the weather to Carry out e When disconnecting this appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress e Exhaust Duct See Installation Instructions Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSEA FIRE IF IT COL LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER WISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION Do not dry articles containing rubber plastic or similar materials such as padded bras
20. w redistributing falling for even drying Check pillow at the end of drying time If it is not completely dry reset dryer for more drying time Dry on low heat only CAUTION Do not dry pillows containing foam rubber Blankets Add 2 4 dry towels and one blanket and set timer for 2 amp 25 minutes Dry only one blanket at a time Do not set control for more than 25 minutes At the end of drying cycle block the blanket back to its original shape Allow blanket to dry thoroughly before storing Cotton Use a medium heat drying setting Synthetic Use a low heat drying setting Down Use a low heat drying setting Extra Large Items Use a low heat drying setting Includes Dry only one extra large item at a time Set dryer for 20 minutes ry only 8 comforters When time is up check and redistribute load Reset dryer and blankets and check after 15 minutes When time is up check and redistribute mattress pads load Reset timer and check at 5 minute intervals Check after each 5 minutes to ensure articles do not fill dryer drum Large wet articles should have ample room in the dryer but as they dry and fluff up they may not have room to tumble CAUTION Items without room to tumble may block airflow and could result in scorched items Dry mattress pads separately Use a low heat drying setting 11 A Helpful Information Loading Sorting o As a general rule if clothes are sorted properly for the washer they are sorted pro
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