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 these laundry instruc-
tions for important use and
safety information before
using your dryer.
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NEVER dry items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
launder and air dry fabrics contain-
ing these materials.
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NEVER allow children to operate,
play 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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When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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DO NOT install or store dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
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DO NOT tamper with the controls.
.q You are personally responsi-
ble for making sure that your
dryer is installed, repaired and
parts replaced by a qualified
person.
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Use only fabric softeners specifi-
tally labeled as not being harmful
to the dryer.
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can result from:
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat.
-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Clean-
ing should be done periodically
by a qualified person.
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Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.
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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
attempting to service the dryer. Shut
off
GAS VALVE if you have a gasdryer.
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You are personally responsi-
ble for making sure that your
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
temperature is above 45°F
(7.2%).
- is connected to the proper outlet
and electrical supply.’
- is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’
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is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.
- IS not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for
- is properly maintained
complete information.
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