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Models: NWXR473ET NKXR473ET
NWXR473GTNKXR473GT
Important Safety Information
OperatingInstructions
l'he Co-is on YourDryer
O_er Dryer Faatum$
HelpfulInformation
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
GEAnswerCentere
mO.RS.2000
HOTPOINT
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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 long time. friendly voices of our customer service department. Staple yow _ipt m mo im_do _ down tbo mdel an#_rial couwrM m_ manual. mmlwn; bore. They are on the label on the
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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. • Use this appliance only for its - Gas dryers MUST be exhausted intended purpose as described to the outside. Carefully follow in this Owner's Manual. the Exhausting details in the Instigation Instructions. • This dryer must be properly installed and located in - Exhausting electric dryers to the outside
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• Exhaust Duct-See Installation • Do notwash or dr), articles that Instructions• Use only rigid metal have been cleaned in, washed or flexible metal 4" diameter in, soaked in, or spotted with ductwork inside the dryer cabinet combustible or explosive or for exhausting to the out_ide. substances (such as wax, paint, USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER oil, gasoline, degreasers, dr)- COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc•) CAN CAUSE A HRE. which may ignite or explode. Do PUNCTURED DUCTWORK not
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Read all safety information before using • Clean the lint filter before • Close supervision is necessary each load to prevent lint if this appliance is used by or accumulation inside the near children. Do not allow dryer or in the room. DO children to play inside, on, NOT OPERATE THE DRYER or with this appliance or any WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER discarded appliance. Dispose IN PLACE. of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials • Keep the area around and properly. Before discarding a u
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• Do not tamper with the controls• You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce • Do not operate this appliance the static electricity in them flit is damaged, malfunctioning, by using dryer-applied fabric partially disassembled, or softeners or an antistatic has missing or broken parts, conditioner. We recommend including a damaged cord you use either a fabric softener or plug. in the wash cycle, according to Never climb on or s-d on the the manufacturer's instructions dryer top• for
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The_, start fabric care pressguard controls START OFF COTTONS PERM. PRESS on your HIGHHEAT MED.HEAT d yer KNITS FLUFF DEUCATES NOHEAT LOWHEAT A Cleanthe Lint Filter A Fabric Care Selections Clean Me lintfiltereachtimeyoum Me drjw. Always follow Fabric Manufacturer's Care Label CAUTION: or instructions when laundering. Use this chart as a general guide. Donot operatethedryer withoutthelint filter in place. Dryinf Selecgom Usage _m Forregular to heavy cottons. _ For.ynthe'dcs, blends _ labeled"per
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Cycle Descriptions _XutomadicDryingCycles 11madDryCyclN Cyelos aulmmiU¢iilly aoimo finibde drynm el/elK runforan seloemdtime Tlm.d O_ ! Am Poem.Press Am Cottons Set the Cycle Selector at ! For synthetic blends and delicates. For cottons and most linens, For most the desired drying time. Select _ Brvfor heavier loads, normal loads set at am ceffws. Set Itim Dqfor lighter loads. towards ilhm Dlyfor heavier and wetter Damp Dry fabrics, _ Oqfor lighter fabrics. To leave items partially _;_- _,s__ __
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Other dryer features your model has HIN'£." Use this option to minimize the If je Signal option is selected, the wrinkles in clothes. The option Signal will soundat the end of me provides approximatel_ 15 minutes of no-heat tumbling drying time and will soundseveral tines during the I_re_ Guard eyele. after the clothes are dry. _is will remind you that the cycle This option can only be used with is almost complete. the Automatic cycles. NOTE: The signal control can be set at • Remove getme_ pmmp
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Specialty Care Guide Rl_ys fallow Fabric Haa_cturots Care label or imtmaffeas _en luuedeWng. O_envise use Me iMormafienbelow 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 the end of drying time. If it is not completely dry, reset dryer for more drying time. Dry on low heat only. fdldUTlON: Do not dry pillows containing f
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% Loading As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer• Sortby_lor kpsmm BatIm_ucemfrom lint_llertors (Separate colorfast from non-colorfast fabrics*) • Lint producers: terry cloth and chenille • Whites • Lint co]lectors: velveteen and • Lights • Darks corduroy SeFarambyfabri© type Sort by weifM • Hea T Items • Cotmm and linens • Light Items • Permanent press cottons and blends • Synthetic and poly knits • Delicates • DO not dry the fol
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Care & Cleaning The drum is rust-resistant. However, detergent and _rater paste or a mild abrasive, such as Soft Scl31b TM. colored fabrics which lose color or Rinse thoroughly. Then tumble- bleed in the washer may cause dis- coloration of the-r drum. We dry several wet rags or old towels for 20 to 30 minutes before using recommend that the dryer drum be cleaned with a cloth using a the dryer normally. Apply these pretreatment products Wipe off any spills or washing away from the dryer. The fabr
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To clean the exhaust duct follow Inspect and dean the dryer exhaust duc_ag at least once these steps: a year" to prevent dogging. A I Turn offelectrical supply by partially clogged exhaust can disconnecting the plugfrom lengthen the drying time. the wall socket. 2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the dryer. 3 Vacuum the exhaust duct with the hose atlachmerlL 4[ Reconnect the exhaust duct m the dryer. • Make sure the inside flaps of the ( exhaust hood move freely (you may want to check with a mirror)
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Before you call for service Problmn Possible _uns Mat to Do • Make sure the dryer plug is pushed Dryeris ,,,,_ completely into the oudet. is blmm/m_mit • Check the house fi_e/circuit breaker br_J.zr is trlpped box and replace fuse or reset breaker. NfflE'Most electric dryers use two breakers. ]Fmmisblowev'clrc_t bre_mr • Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box i,_,'he d,Termsy and replace fuse or reset breaker. tumble but not b,_ service is off * Maim sure gas shutoff at dryer and main dmtoffar
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Problem Possible Causes Wkstto Do • Try a fabric softener. • Adjust controls for less dl_/ing. No fabric sof-temerw_ used • Try a fabric softener• • Try a fabric softener. Synthefia, permanent and blends am canse static • Separate heavy items fTom light weight items (generally, a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load)• loads of heavy items sLarge, heavy loads contain more moisture (llke beachtoweb) and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy items into smaller loads to speed dryi
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I?1 Problem Possible Causes ViCarto Do , Select a shorter drying ILme. • Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of moisture. • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or Letti_ items .it in _-yer hang immediately. Some fabrics will naturally • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care shrink when wxshed. Others labels exactly. can be safely washed, but will • Some items may be pressed back into shape shrink in the dryer. after drying. • If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particula
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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 • Use the shortest length possible. metal 4" diameter ductwork Do not-h or collapse. inside the dryer cabinet or for • Avoid resting the duct on sharp exhausting to the outside. objects. • Do not use plastic or other com • Ib_Rg m_ combrm m I_M bustible ductwork. lwildi_ 18
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