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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
WARNING:
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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
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Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a load to catch fire.
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Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
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Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children.
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Before the dryer is removed from service or dis-
carded, remove the door to the drying compart-
ment.
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Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
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Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
mended in this Use and Care Guide or in published
user-repair instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
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Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product.
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Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
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Clean lint screen before or after each load.
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Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
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Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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See installation instructions for grounding require-
ments.
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
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Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
