GE DHDSR48 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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.
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.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or
turn on any gas or electrical appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of
all occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions carefully.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
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■ Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance. ■ Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
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■ 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.
Exhaust/Ducting:
Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
Use only rigid metal 4
″ diameter ductwork
inside the dryer cabinet. Use only rigid metal
or flexible metal 4
″ diameter ductwork for
exhausting to the outside. 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.
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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 GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).