Kenmore 7800, 6800, C6801 manual What to do if YOU Smell GAS, Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING."

To reduce

the risk of

fire,

electric shock, or injury

to persons

when using the

dryer,

follow

basic

precautions,

including

the following:

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Read all instructions

before

using

the dryer.

[]

Do not repair or replace

any part of the dryer

or attempt

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Do not place

items

exposed

to

cooking

oils

in your

dryer.

any servicing unless specifically recommended in this

Use and

Care

Guide

or in published user-repair

Items

contaminated

with

cooking

oils

may contribute

to

a chemical

reaction

that

could

cause

a load

to catch

fire.

instructions

that

you

understand

and

have the skills to

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Do not dry

articles

that have

been

previously

cleaned

in,

carry

out.

[]

Do not use

fabric

softeners

or products

to

eliminate

static

washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-

unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric

cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive

softener

or product.

substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

[]

Do not use

heat

to dry articles

containing

foam rubber or

[]

Do not allow children

to

play on

or in the

dryer. Close

similarly textured rubber-like materials.

[]

Clean lint screen

before

or after each

load.

supervision

of children

is necessary

when the dryer

is

used near children.

[] Keep area around the exhaust

opening

and adjacent

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Before the dryer is removed

from

service

or discarded,

surrounding

areas free from the accumulation

of lint,

dust,

remove the door to the drying compartment.

and

dirt.

[]

Do not

reach

into the

dryer if the drum

is moving.

[]

The

interior

of the dryer and exhaust

vent should be

[]

Do not install

or store

the dryer

where

it will be exposed

cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

to the weather.

[]

See "Electrical

Requirements"

located

in the

installation

[]

Do not tamper

with

controls.

instructions

for grounding

instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

•Do not try to light any 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.

•if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

=Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.

Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.

For more information, contact your gas supplier.

If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you smell gas" instructions.