Important Safety Information
!WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons when using your washer, follow these basic precautions:
•Read all instructions before using the dryer.
•Refer to the Grounding Instructions in the Installation Manual for the proper grounding of the washer.
•Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
•Do not add gasoline,
•Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. This is a safety rule for all appliances.
•Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.
•Do not reach into the dryer if the drying tumbler is moving.
•Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
•Do not tamper with the controls.
•Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer, or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the
•To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, do not use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the dryer to the electrical power source.
•Use your dryer only for its intended purpose, drying clothes.
•Always disconnect the dryer from electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
•Install the dryer according to the Installation Instructions. All connections for venting, electrical power and grounding must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself unless you know how!
•To reduce the risk of fire, clothes which have traces of any flammable substances such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil, flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or anything containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths, must not be put into the dryer. These flammable substances may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.
•Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
•Keep your dryer in good condition. Bumping or dropping the dryer can damage safety features. If this occurs, have your dryer checked by a qualified service person.
•Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
•Be sure water connections have a
•Loading door must be closed any time the dryer is in operational fill, tumble, or spin. Do not attempt to bypass the loading door switch by permitting the dryer to operate with the loading door open.
•Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep them out of the reach of children at all times (preferably in a locked cabinet).
•Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.
•Never operate the dryer with any guards and/or panels removed.
•Do not operate the dryer with missing or broken parts.
•Do not bypass any safety devices.
•Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions may result in conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: The Warnings and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do not understand.
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