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