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:
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Read ail instructions before using the
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DO NOT tamper with the controls.
dryer.
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You are responsible for making sure
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NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
that your dryer is installed, repaired and
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
has parts replaced by a qualified person.
gasoline or flammable fluids in the dryer.
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to materi-
and air dry fabrics containing these
als can result from:
materials.
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NEVER allow children to operate, play
- drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
with or crawl inside the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children.
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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is
moving.
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allowing lint build-up inside the dryer or
exhaust system. Cleaning should be
done periodically by a qualified person.
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Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
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When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS
remove the door to prevent accidental
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
entrapment.
cals, etc. pile up around or under the
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DO NOT install or store dryer where it will
dryer.
be exposed to the weather.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
the Installation Instructions.
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Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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NEVER operate the dryer if:
- it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
- it is damaged.
- parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
- all panels are not in place.
- the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation if you have a gas
dryer.
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord
or turn off electrical power before attempt-
ing to service the dryer. Shut off GAS
VALVE if you have a gas dryer.
- is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well ventilated room.*
- is located in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45°F (7°C).
- is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
- is properly connected to fuel and ex-
haust systems.*
- is not installed against drapes or cur-
tains.’
- is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to oper-
ate it properly.
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You are responsible for making sure
that your dryer:
- is properly maintained.
*See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
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