Understanding Dryer Safety
WARNING –
dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using
the dryer.
•
Do not dry articles that have been previ-
ously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning sol-
vents, other flammable, or explosive sub-
stances as they give off vapours that
could ignite or explode.
•
Do not allow children to play on or in
the dryer. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the dryer is used
near children.
•
Before the dryer is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door to the dry-
ing compartment.
•
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum
is moving.
•
Do not install or store the dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
•
Do not tamper with controls.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
•
Do not repair or replace any part of the
dryer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Use and
Care Guide or in published user-repair in-
structions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
•
Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by
the manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product.
•
Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-
like materials.
•
Clean lint screen before or after each load.
•
Keep area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from
the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
•
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent
should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
•
See Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.