Important SAFEl-Y Instructions

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

Read all instructions before using your dryer.

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

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

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

When removing from service or discarding a dryer, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment.

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

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

Do not tamper with the controls.

You are responsible for making sure that your dryer is installed, repaired and has parts replaced by a qualified person.

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

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

Clean lint screen before or after each load.

Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. pile up around or under the dryer.

Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the Installation Instructions.

Understanding your responsibilities

lNever 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.

lUnplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if you have a gas dryer.

lDo not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

l Store flammable solvents or fluids away from your dryer.

lDry cleaning solvents or fluids should never be put directly into your dryer.

lBe sure that your dryer:

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

-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 located in an area where the tempera- ture is above 45°F (7°C).

-is properly maintained.

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

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

‘See the Installation Instructions for com- plete information.

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