Hotpoint NBXR463 Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. Code Date Flared Phone l 1 Month Day Year Number l Please provide your e mail address to receive via e mail discounts special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances GEA Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA s carefully selected partners j GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky GEAppliances com 14 HOTPOINT Hotpoint Dryer Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here d or an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule Proof of the original purchase service on line 24 hours a day visit us at Hotpoint com date is needed to obtain service or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 under the warranty For The Period Of We Will Replace One Year Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the full one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to original purchase replace the defective part What Is Not Covered E Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit product breakers E Improper installation E Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or H Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for acts ot Ged other than the intended purpose or used commercially E Incidental or cons2. E Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this E Before discarding a dryer or removing it from appliance to avoid damage to the cord while service remove the dryer door to prevent pulling Place the cord away from traffic areas so children from hiding inside it will not be stepped on tripped over or subjected to damage E Do not tamper with controls E Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Manual or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out SPF READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY o D SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS About the dryer control panel Hotpoint com You can locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Model NBXR463 START TEMPERATURE OFF yore ony WRINKLE FREE e oe AUTOMATIC START oon e LESS DRY COTTONS WRINKLE FREE REGULAR MEDIUM COTTONS COOLDOWN AUTOMATIC MORE DRY OFF e FLUFF KNITS DELICATES QUICK FLUFF 10 NO HEAT Low gg e OFF 80MIN 70 0 TIMED DRY DRY e DEWRINKLE 20 e e e DAMP DRY 30 0 50 N Model NWSR483 START TEMPERATURE PRESS GUARD SIGNAL pese OFF moreny WRINKLE FREE MEDIUM GUARD Less pRY AUTOMATIC START COTTONS WRINKLE FREE LESS DRY e COOLDOWN REGULAR MEDIUI OFF
3. S S S 3 D S Q Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING X WHEN USING YOUR DRYER cont E Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is H You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or reduce the static electricity in them by using or has missing or broken parts including a a dryer applied fabric softener or an anti static damaged cord or plug conditioner We recommend you use either 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 on the package that their product can be safely E The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at least once a year by a qualified technician See the Loading and Using the Dryersection E If yours is a gas dryer it is equipped with an used in your dryer Service or performance automatic electric ignition and does not have a problems caused by use of these products are pilot light DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A the responsibility of the manufacturers of those MATCH Burns may result from having your hand products and are not covered under the warranty in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic to this appliance ignition turns on oO WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER
4. LOUD OPTIMUM e PRESS DRY GUARD COTTONS AUTOMATIC MORE DRY OFF orr FLUFF _ KNITS DELICATES QUICK FLUFF 10 an TIMED DRY DEWRINKLE 20 DAMP DRY 30 4 0 H _ _a __ _ e 60 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 suoyonysuy Ajaes gt a 3 Q A S Q S 77 sdijy Guyooysajqnosy pioddngs saunsuoy Safety Instructions S S S 3 D S Q Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the control settings IMPORTANT Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer 7 Fabric Care Temperature COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons REGULAR WRINKLE FREE For synthetics blends delicates and items labeled permanent press MEDIUM KNITS DELICATES On some models For delicates synthetics and items labeled tumble dry low LOW FLUFF For fluffing items without heat Use the TIMED DRY cycle NO HEAT Automatic cycles automatically determine fabric dryness Select LESS DRY if you want your clothes slightly damp at the end of the drying cycle Select MORE DRY if you want them to feel drier Timed cycles run for a selected time Drying Cycles COTTONS For cottons and most linens For most loads select OPTIMUM DRY on some models or select the Preferred Regular Setting marked with an WRINKLE FREE Fo
5. and the dryer Clothes were not e Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the completely clean clothes are wet appear after drying Use proper washing procedures before drying Lint filter is full e Clean lint screen before each load Improper sorting e Sort lint producers like chenille from lint collectors like corduroy Static electricity can attract lint e See suggestions in this section under STATIC Overloading e Separate large loads into smaller ones Paper tissue etc left in pockets No fabric softener was used e Empty all pockets before laundering clothes e Trya fabric softener Bounce Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Overdrying e Trya fabric softener e Adjust setting to LESS DRY or DAMP DRY Synthetics permanent press and blends can cause static Type of heat e Try a fabric softener e 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 17 suoyonysuy Ajaes gt wa S Q A S Q S sdijy Guooysajqnosy pioddngs saunsuog Problem Clothes take too long to dry Safety Instructions N S S S 3 D E S Q Clothes are wrinkled Clothes shrink Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Su
6. Hotpoint com Safety Instructions 2 4 Operating Instructions Control Panel 5 Control Settings cs ciseeeedes s 6 Features 00 eee 7 Loading and Using the DV ces eee een ew ad 9 10 Reversing the Door 8 Venting the Dryer 10 Troubleshooting Tips 11 12 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 13 14 Warranty icc cdi aoneunatads 15 Dry Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label on the front of the dryer behind the door Owner s Manual NBXR463 NWSR 483 Camco part 175D1807P371 39 90017 08 01 JR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A 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 m Do not store or use gasoline or other E nstallation and service must be performed flammable vapors and liquids in the by a qualified installer service agency or vicinity of this or any other appliance the gas supplier Safety Instructions WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light a match or cigarette or 4 mmediately call your gas supplier from turn on any gas or electrical appliance a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions carefully Do not touch any el
7. ashed Others can be safely washed but will shrink in the dryer e Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately e To avoid shrinkage follow garment care labels exactly e Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying e If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item do not machine wash or tumble dry it GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include We ll Cover Any Appliance Backed by GE e All brands covered Anywhere Anytime e Unlimited service calls e All parts and labor costs included e No out of pocket expenses e No hidden deductibles e One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All bran
8. dry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result carefully follow the garment manufacturer s care instructions E 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 Some rubber materials when heated can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion E Do not store plastic paper or clothing that may burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation E Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not Tumble Dry such as life jackets containing Kapok must not be put in your dryer E Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses 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 NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an off position or pressing PAUSE does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply suoyaonysuy Ajaes gt S 2 3 eQ A S Q S sdijy Guyooysajqnosy pioddngs saunsuoy Safety Instructions
9. ds covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 id Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail your Consumer After mailing the registration below Read your Owner s Manual carefully Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today ina safe place It operate your new Have the peace of contains information appliance properly mind of knowing we you will need should can contact you in the you require service unlikely event of a Our service number is safety modification 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Model Number Serial Number Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at Hotpoint com PONSEN Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Mr Ms Mrs Miss First Last Name Name Street Address l l Apt E mail Address Zi City l State
10. e and Cleaning of the Dryer N D The Exterior Wipe or dust any spills or washing The Exhaust Duct Inspect and clean the exhaust compounds with a damp cloth Dryer control ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging panel and finishes may be damaged by some A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover drying time products Apply these products away from the dryer The fabric may then be washed and dried normally Damage to your dryer caused by these products is 7 Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting not covered by your warranty the plug from the wall socket Follow these steps The Lint Filter Clean the lint filter before each 2 Disconnect the duct from the dryer use Moisten your fingers and reach into the filter opening Run your fingers across the filter Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once a year The Exhaust Hood Check with a mirror that the inside flaps of the hood move freely when operating Make sure that there is no wildlife birds insects etc nesting inside the duct or hood gt 2 2 S lt A Q S 77 3 Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and reconnect the duct Fabric Care Labels sdijy Guyooysajqnosy Below are fabric care label symbols that affect the clothing you will be laundering WASH LABELS DRY LABELS O0 000g dry Do not dry Dry Normal Permanent Press Gentle Do not
11. e time and money Review the charts on the following pages or visit Hotpoint com You may not need to call for service Problem Dryer doesn t start Dryer doesn t heat Dryer shakes or makes noise Greasy spots on clothes Lint on clothes Static occurs Inconsistent drying times Possible Causes Dryer is unplugged What To Do e Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet Fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped Fuse is blown circuit breaker is tripped the dryer may e Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker NOTE Electric dryers use two fuses or breakers e Check the house fuse circuit breaker box and replace 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 e Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully open LP gas supply tank is empty e Refill or replace tank Dryer should heat when or there has been a utility utility service is restored interruption of natural gas gas models Some shaking noise is normal Move dryer to an even floor space or adjust leveling legs Dryer may be sitting unevenly Improper use of fabric softener as necessary until even e Follow directions on fabric softener package Drying dirty items with e Use your dryer to dry only clean items Dirty items can clean ones stain clean items
12. ectrical switch do not use any phone in your building 5 f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Clear the room building or area of all occupants S S S 3 D S Q California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances namely benzene carbon monoxide formaldehyde and soot caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors PROPER INSTALLATION 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 calling 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 E Properly ground dryer to conform with all Exhaust Ducting governing codes and ordinances Follow details in Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips 7 Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside 2 Exhausting electric dryers to the outside is stron
13. equential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA 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 legal 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 KY 40225 15 suoyaonysuy Ajaes Q S 3 Q A S Q S 77 sdij Burjooysajqnosy yioddng saumnsuog Consumer Support Hotpoint Website Hotpoint com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Try the Hotpoint Website 24 hours a day any day of the year You can also shop for more great Hotpoint products and take advantage of all of our on line support services designed for your convenience Schedule Service Hotpoint com Expert Hotpoint repair service is only one step away from your door Get on line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year Or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 during normal business hours Real Life Design Studio GEAppliances com GE supports the Universal Design concept products services and envi
14. gly recommended to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room H Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather E Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload 3 Liseoniy ngid metal or Texible metil 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or E Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of for exhausting to the outside USE OF PLASTIC all shipping materials properly OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION For complete details follow the Installation 2 Instructions Consumer Support A WARNING YOUR LAUNDRY AREA E Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials lint paper rags etc gasoline chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids E Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping E Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play on with or inside this or any other appliance WHEN USING YOUR DRYER E Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes wait until the drum has completely stopped HE Clean the lint filter before each load to preve
15. hes On some models the signal sound level cannot be adjusted If you selected the PRESS GUARD option the signal will sound at the end of the drying time and will sound several times during the PRESS GUARD cycle This will of the signal Place clothes on hangers so wrinkles won t set in E 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 remind you that it is time to remove the clothes gt 2 g gt Q hai A Q S 7 Drum Lamp on some models 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 sdij Gurooysajqnos pioddngs saunsuoy Safety Instructions S S S 3 D S Q Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About reversing the door Reversing the Door Tools needed E Standard 2 E Jape tipped Phillips screwdriver putty knife Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the hinges With the door completely open remove the bottom screw from each hinge on the dryer face Insert these screws about halfway into the TOP holes for each hinge on the opposite side where you rem
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17. nt lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE 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 oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation E Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire E Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or that contains flammable materials such as cleaning cloths mops towels used in beauty salons restaurants or barber shops etc must not be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or flammable materials have been removed There 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 containing petroleum distillates Hotpoint com E Keep all laundry aids such as detergents bleaches etc out of the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid injury E Never climb on or stand on the dryer top E The laun
18. oved the filler plugs Apply firm pressure to get the screw started in new holes Loosen top screw from each hinge on the dryer face half way With one hand holding the top of the door and the other hand holding the bottom remove the door from the dryer by lifting it UP and OUT Rotate the door 180 Insert it on the opposite side of 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 Remove the remaining screws from the side of the opening from which the door was removed With these screws secure each hinge at the bottom Tighten the two top screws of each hinge Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the door was removed Loading and using the dryer Bounce Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Always follow the fabric manufacturers care label when laundering Hotpoint com N LA Sorting and Loading Hints s j j YV As a general rule if clothes are sorted properly for Do not overload This wastes energy and causes wrinkling gt tne Waser Ey ane sone Doper oriei Do not dry the following items fiberglass items woolens gt Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has rubber coated items plastics items with plastic trim and S become warm They may cause fabric softener stains foam filled items 4 Car
19. pport 12 Before you call for service Possible Causes What To Do Improper sorting e Separate heavy items from lightweight items generally a well sorted washer load is a well sorted dryer load Large loads of heavy fabrics e Large heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take like beach towels longer to dry Separate large heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time Controls improperly set e Match control settings to the load you are drying Lint filter is full e Clean lint filter before every load Improper or obstructed ducting e Check installation instructions for proper ducting venting e Make sure ducting is clean free of kinks and unobstructed e Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily e Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is correct Blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker e Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers Since most dryers use two fuses breakers make sure both are operating Overloading combining loads e Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer ata time Underloading Overdrying e If you are drying only one or two items add a few items to ensure proper tumbling e Select a shorter drying time e Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture Select a LESS DRY or DAMP DRY setting Letting items sit in dryer after cycle ends Some fabrics will naturally shrink when w
20. r wrinkle free permanent press and delicate items and knits TIMED DRY Set the Cycle Selector at the desired drying time DAMP DRY For leaving items partially damp DEWRINKLE For removing wrinkles from items that are clean and dry or that are very lightly damp QUICK FLUFF For freshening or fluffing up already dry clothing fabrics linens and pillows Use with FLUFF NO HEAT Provides 10 minutes of no heat tumbling Start Close the dryer door Select START Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer To restart the dryer close the door and select START to complete the cycle About the dry er featur es Hotpoint com N PRESS GUARD Press Guard Option on some models 2 Use this option to minimize the wrinkles If you are using the SIGNAL knob and you in clothes It provides approximately select the PRESS GUARD option a signal will gt 15 minutes of no heat tumbling after sound at the end of the drying time and l the clothes are dry several times during the PRESS GUARD cycle i This will remind you thatit is time to remove Q This option can only be used with the thedl thes COTTONS and WRINKLE FREE cycles S If PRESS GUARD is not on the dryer will stop 7 once the timer reaches the PRESS GUARD mark on the cycle dial SIGNAL Cycle Signal Option on some models MEDIUM This signal will sound just before the end NOTE OFF LOUD of the cycle to remind you to remove the E Remove garments promptly at the sound clot
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22. tumbledry used with wrinkle resistant delicate do not wash a 2 oO Medium Low No heat air Normal Permariant P Press Gentle Hand h Do not wash Do not wring wrinkle resistant delicate and was Cold cool temperature w as 50 C 120 F 40 C 105 F 30 C 85 F BLEACH LABELS Bleach A A Special a instructions Line dry Drip dry Dry flat In the shade hang to dry pioddngs saunsuoy symbols Any bleach Only non chlorine bleach Do not bleach when needed when needed Loading and using the dryer Always follow the fabric manufacturer s care label when laundering Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications 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 Safety Instructions E Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork E Use the shortest length possible E Do not crush or collapse E Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects E Venting must conform to local building codes 7 S Q S 2 D amp 3 Correct Venting n dS Q a Incorrect Venting 3 Consumer Support 10 Before you call for service Hotpoint com Troubleshooting Tips Sav
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