IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. l Install and/or store dryer where it will not
l Do not machine wash or machine dry items be exposed to the weather.
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with l Do not tamper with the controls.
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning
solvents, and other flammable fluids. The l You are responsible for making sure that
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. your dryer is installed, repaired and has
Always hand wash and line dry items parts replaced by a qualified person.
containing these materials. l Use only fabric softeners specifically
l Do not allow children to operate, play with or labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children l Do not allow lint to build up inside the dryer
when your dryer is used near children. or exhaust system. Cleaning should be
l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum done periodically by a qualified person.
is moving. l Clean lint screen before or after each load.
l When removing from seTvice or discarding l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
a dryer, always remove the door to prevent etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
accidental entrapment. l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat- the Installation Instructions.
sensitive materials with heat.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Never operate the dryer if: l Be sure that your dryer:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot). -is properly installed and leveled on a floor
-it is damaged. that can support the weight in a well-
- parts are missing. ventilated room.*
-all panels are not in place. -is connected to the proper outlet and
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or electrical supply.’
missing. -is properly connected to fuel and exhaust
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off systems (gas dryers must be vented
electrical power before attempting to outdoors).’
service your dryer. Also, shut off gas valve -is not installed against draperies or
if you have a gas dryer. curtains, or on carpet.’
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled -is located in an area where the tempera-
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items ture is above 45°F (7%).
may contain some oil after laundering. -is properly maintained.
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may -is used only for jobs normally expected of
smoke or catch fire by itself. home clothes dryers.
l Store flammable solvents or fluids away -is not used by anyone unable to operate it
from your dryer. properly.
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer. *See the Installation Instructions for com-
plete information.
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