SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.
Keep the area around the exhaust opening, and around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, papers, rags, chemicals, etc.
Regularly inspect the exhaust duct to be sure it has not been crushed or otherwise restricted.
The interior of the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned every 2 to 3 years, or more often if needed, by a qualified service person.
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury
Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.
Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Skin irritation could result from subsequent dryer uses. The laundry process can reduce the flame retardance of fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.
Close supervision is necessary if this used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliance and shipping or packing materials properly. Before discarding a dryer, or removing from service, remove the door of the dryer compartment.
Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter.
Do not tamper with the controls.
Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken pars, including a damaged cord or plug.
Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
Do not plane items exposed to cooling oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire.
The plug must be reachable after installing the appliance.
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