ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
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or to prevent damage, personal injury, or death.
- DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• DO NOT try to light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switch; DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building, or area of any occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement 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 of potential exposure
to such substances.
This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
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other reproductive harm.
Gas appliances can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and
soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Exposure to these substances can be minimized 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, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com or by calling
800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes
and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.
Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures
below freezing or exposed to the weather.
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power
supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of all shipping
materials properly.
Remove the colored protective tape from the control panel.
Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or
place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the
dryer.
Steam Water Hoses:
GE strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts.
A list of factory hoses available for purchase are listed
below. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet
GE specifications.
GE strongly recommends the use of new water supply
hoses. Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced
every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water
damage.
Parts and Accessories
Order on-line at GEApplianceparts.com today, 24 hours a
day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
Part Number
Accessory
WE25M53
Complete Kit (hoses, Y-adapter
washers) (included)
OR
WE1M847
Long hose and
WE1M849
Y-adapter
PM14X10056
Dryer door opening vent brush
(not included)
WX14X10007
LintEater™ dryer rotary tube brush
(not included)
Exhaust/Ducting:
All dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to prevent
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large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into
the room.
Use only rigid metal 4 diameter ductwork inside the dryer
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cabinet and use only rigid metal 4 diameter or UL
approved transition ducting between the dryer and the
home duct. USE OF PLASTIC 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 Instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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