Understanding your responsibilities

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

l Read all instructions before using your dryer.

*Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the Installation Instructions.

l Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in. or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials.

l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after Iaun- dering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by Itself.

l Store flammable solvents or fluids away from your dryer.

l Dry cleaning solbents or fluids SholJld never be put directly into your dryer.

l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi- cals, etc. pile up (around or under the dryer.

l Do not allow lint to buildup inside the dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should be done periodically by a qualified person.

l Do not allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children when your dryer is used near children.

l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum is moving.

l Install and/or store dryer where it will not be exposed to the weather.

l Do not tamper with the controls.

l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat- sensitive materials with heat.

l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service your dryer. Also, shut off gas valve if you have a gas dryer.

l When removing from service or discard- ing a dryer, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment.

McLean lint screen before or after each load.

l Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

lBe sure that your dryer:

-is located in an area where the temperature is above 45°F (i’“C).

-is properly installed in a well-ventilated room and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.*

-is connected to the proper outlet and electrical supply.*

-is properly connected to fuel and exhaust systems (gas dryers must be vented outdoors).”

-is not installed against draperies or curtains, or on carpet.*

-is properly maintained, repaired ancl has parts replaced by a qualified Iperson.

-is used only for jobs normally expected of home clothes dryers.

-is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

l Never operate the dryer if:

-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

-it is damaged.

-parts are missing.

-all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged or missing.

*See the Installation Instructions for com- plete information.

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