Imnortant SafbW Instructions
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to
persons when uslng your dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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Read all instructions
before using your
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Do not allow lint to buildup inside the
dryer. dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See be done periodically by a qualified
the Installation Instructions. person.
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Do not machine wash or machine dry
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Do not allow children to operate, play
items cleaned, washed,
soaked in, or with, 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
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Do not reach into
a
dryer if the drum
hazard or explosion. Always hand wash is moving.
and line dry items containing these
materials.
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Install and/or store dryer where it will not
be exposed to the weather.
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Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These
items may contain some oil after laun-
dering. Due to the remaining oil, the
fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
@Store flammable solvents or fluids away
from your dryer.
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Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer.
. Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cats, etc. pile up around or under the
dryer.
. Do not tamper with the controls.
. Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power before attempting to
service your dryer. Also, shut off gas
valve if you have a gas dryer.
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When removing from service or discard-
ing a dryer, always remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
Understanding your responsibilities
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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 (7°C). -is not used by anyone unable to operate
-is properly installed in a well-ventilated it properly.
rcom and leveled on a floor that can
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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
electrical supply.* - it is damaged.
-is properly connected to fuel and - parts are missing.
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be - all panels are not in place.
vented outdoors).’ -the lint screen is loose, damaged, or
-is not installed against draperies or missing.
curtains, or on carpet.’ *See the Installation Instructions for com-
-is properly maintained, repaired, and has plete information.
parts replaced by a qualified person.
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