Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 473 del fabbricante GE
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Part No. 175D1807P253 Pub. No. 49-9982 7–98 CG 500A 277P024 Models T ype: 333 453 473 Owner’ s Manual GE Appliances Dryers GE Answer Center ® 800.
Congratulations! Y ou Are Now Part of the GE Family . Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
■ 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.
4 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA ■ Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials, (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.
WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER ■ Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage.
6 About the dryer control panel. Y ou 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.
7 IMPORT ANT : Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer . Fabric Care for Models T ype 453 and 473 COTTONS For regular to heavy cottons. REG. HEA T PERM. PRESS For synthetics, blends, delicates and items labeled permanent press. MED. HEA T FLUFF For fluffing items without heat.
8 About your dryer features. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Extra Care— 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.
About the reversing the door . 9 Reversing the Door T ools needed: ■ Standard #2 ■ T ape-tipped ■ Needle-nosed Phillips screwdriver putty knife pliers 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.
10 Loading and using the dryer . Always follow the fabric manufacturer’ s care label when laundering. Sorting and Loading Hints As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm.
11 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.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet.
13 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Clothes take too long Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, to dry a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Notes 14.
15 GE Dryer W arranty (For customers in the U.S.) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge T o Y ou: One Y ear Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
Service T elephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® In the U.S.: 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B., E1C 9M3. In-Home Repair Service In the U.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il GE 473 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del GE 473 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso GE 473 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul GE 473 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il GE 473, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del GE 473.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il GE 473. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo GE 473 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
