Owner’s Manual NVLR333ET NVLR333GT Dryers Part No. 175D1807P180-1 Pub. No.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 loss of life. Operating Instructions GASOLINE & FLAMMABLE VAPORS ■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Safety Information PROPER INSTALLATION ■ Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions. ■ 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 1 exhausted to the outside.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! YOUR LAUNDRY AREA Operating Instructions ■ Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. ■ Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. ■ Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
Safety Information Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ 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.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WHEN USING YOUR DRYER Operating Instructions ■ Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. ■ 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 Dryer section.
Safety Information WHEN NOT IN USE ■ Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from service, remove the dryer door to prevent children from hiding inside. Operating Instructions ■ 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. ■ Do not tamper with controls.
Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the Hotpoint Family. Welcome to the Hotpoint 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. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your dryer. That’s important, because your new dryer will be part of your family for many years.
Safety Information . . . . . . .2–7 Safety Information Hotpoint & You, A Service Partnership. Ask any Hotpoint appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how. Operating Instructions Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dryer properly.
Safety Information About the dryer control panel. OFF auto cottons (high heat) START LESS DRY MORE DRY auto perm. press (med. heat) LESS DRY COOL DOWN OFF START MORE DRY 60 OFF 10 20 30 50 40 2 1 Operating Instructions 70 min timed (no heat) Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Control Settings 10 1 Start 2 Automatic Drying Cycles Close the dryer door. Select START. Opening the door during operation will stop the dryer.
Safety Information Loading and using the dryer. 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. Operating Instructions Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling. Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with plastic trim and foam-filled items.
Safety Information Before you call for service… Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped • Check the house fuse/ circuit breaker box and replace fuse or reset breaker.
What To Do Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before each load. Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like corduroy). Static electricity can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under STATIC. Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones. Paper, tissue, etc. left in pockets • Empty all pockets before laundering clothes. Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.
Safety Information Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Clothes take too long to dry Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a wellsorted dryer load). Operating Instructions Large loads of heavy • Large, heavy fabrics fabrics (like beach towels) contain more moisture and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time.
Safety Information Venting the dryer. Follow the below for the best drying performance. The dryer needs to be properly vented. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. Operating Instructions ■ 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 combustible ductwork. ■ Use the shortest length possible. ■ Do not crush or collapse. ■ Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information Notes 16
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Safety Information Hotpoint Dryer Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. We Will Replace, At No Charge To You: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the dryer which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Safety Information Service Telephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Operating Instructions Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.