LG Dle1101 Series, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, injury to persons, or death.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the dryer.
• Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as described in
this manual.
• 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.
• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any other part is
moving.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in this owner’s manual
or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the
door to the drying compartment.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision
of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the
weather.
• Always check the inside of the dryer for foreign objects.
• Clean lint screen before or after each load.
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Do not store plastic, paper, or clothing that may burn or melt
on top of the dryer during operation.
IMPortant saFEty InstrUCtIons
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