Hotpoint NWXR473GTNKXR473GT manual

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    Models: NWXR473ET NKXR473ET NWXR473GT NKXR473GT Important Safety Information Operating Instructions l'he Co-is on Your Dryer O_er Dryer Faatum$ Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide I._dimg Suggestions Cam d Product If Something Goes Wrong Before You till For Service VeMing the Dryer Ho_oint Service Numbers Waffuly, Back Corer GE Answer[...]

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    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 the 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 [...]

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    Read all safety information before using 3[...]

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    Read all safety information before using To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. 4 • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. • This dryer must be properly installed and located in acc[...]

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    • Exhaust Duct-See Installation Instructions• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the out_ide. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A HRE. PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COL- LAPSES OR BECOMES OTHER- WISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLAT[...]

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    Read all safety information before using • 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[...]

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    • Do not tamper with the controls• • Do not operate this appliance flit is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. Never climb on or s-d on the dryer top• • If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light.[...]

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    The_, controls on your d yer start fabric care press guard START COTTONS PERM. PRESS HIGH HEAT MED. HEAT KNITS FLUFF DEUCATES NO HEAT LOW HEAT OFF A Clean the Lint Filter Clean Me lint filter each time you m Me drjw. CAUTION: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. _m 8 A Fabric Care Selections Always follow Fabric Manufacturer&a[...]

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    OFF Cycle Descriptions _ Xutomadic Drying Cycles 11mad Dry CyclN Cyelos aulmmiU¢iilly aoimo finibde drynm el/elK run for an seloemd time ! Am Poem. Press ! For synthetic blends and delicates. Select _ Brvfor heavier loads, I tim Dqfor lighter loads. Am Cottons For cottons and most linens, For most normal loads set at am ceffws. Set towards ilhm Dl[...]

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    Other dryer features your model has Use this option to minimize the wrinkles in clothes. The option provides approximatel_ 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling after the clothes are dry. This option can only be used with the Automatic cycles. HIN'£." If je Signal option is selected, the Signal will sound at the end of me drying time and will s[...]

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    Specialty Care Guide Rl_ys fallow Fabric Haa_cturots Care label or imtmaffeas _en luuedeWng. O_envise use Me iMormafien below as a generalguide. 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 pillow, redistributing falling for even drying. Check pillow at [...]

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    % Loading As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer• Sort by_lor (Separate colorfast from non-colorfast fabrics*) • Whites • Lights • Darks SeFaram by fabri© type • Cotmm and linens • Permanent press cottons and blends • Synthetic and poly knits • Delicates kpsmm Bat Im[...]

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    Care & Cleaning The drum is rust-resistant. However, colored fabrics which lose color or bleed in the washer may cause dis- coloration of the-r drum. We recommend that the dryer drum be cleaned with a cloth using a detergent and _rater paste or a mild abrasive, such as Soft Scl31b TM. Rinse thoroughly. Then tumble- dry several wet rags or old t[...]

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    Inspect and dean the dryer exhaust duc_ag at least once a year" to prevent dogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time. To clean the exhaust duct follow these steps: I Turn offelectrical supply by disconnecting the plugfrom the wall socket. 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the dryer. 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hose [...]

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    Before you call for service Problmn Possible _uns Mat to Do Dryer is ,,,,_ is blmm/m_mit br_J.zr is trlpped • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the oudet. • Check the house fi_e/circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NfflE'Most electric dryers use two breakers. ]Fmm is blowev'clrc_t bre_mr i,_,'he[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes Wkst to Do No fabric sof-temerw_ used Synthefia, permanent and blends am canse static • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust controls for less dl_/ing. • Try a fabric softener• • Try a fabric softener. loads of heavy items (llke beach toweb) _trob n_rOl_rly set Lint filt_ is full Improper or ol_lruct_l Blown fuses or tr[...]

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    I?1 Problem Possible Causes ViCar to Do Letti_ items .it in _-yer , Select a shorter drying ILme. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately. Some fabrics will naturally shrink when wxshed. Others can be safely washed, but will shrink in the dryer. • To avoid s[...]

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    Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance the dryer needs to be properly vented. CM_Ily follow me dmils M F_mmting in me l_ll_iu • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. • Do not use plastic or other com bustible ductwork. • Use the shortest length po[...]

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    800-GE-CARE$ fm..4 -ZnT) m. .20R We'll be there! Whatever)our 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. And you can call any lime. GE Answer Center" service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, AGE [...]

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    Zm 4i -2 4 I.,I You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service till still be there afteryourwarranty 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. Individuals qnalified to se[...]

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    Staple sales slipor cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of tlw dryerthat fails because of a manufacturing defect. _ +.I_DrrIONAL FOUR-YFAR WARR[...]