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