Performa PDT-1, Use & Care Manual

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a.
Do not
dry items 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. Any
material on which you have used a cleaning
solvent, or which is saturated with flammable
liquids or solids, should not be placed in the
dryer, until all traces of these flammable liquids
or solids and their fumes have been removed.
There are many highly flammable items used in
homes, such as: acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household
cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes
and wax removers.
b. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled
latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like
materials must not be dried on a heat setting.
Foam rubber materials when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by
spontaneous combustion.
3.
Do not
allow children or pets to play on, in, or in
front of the appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is used near
children and pets.
4. Before the appliance is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is
moving.
6.
Do not
install or store this appliance where it will
be exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in published user-repair instructions
that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,
or personal injury when using your dryer, follow
basic safety precautions, including the following:
WARNING
Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a
dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected
by smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you
purchase and install an UL approved gas detector.
Install and use in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product.
10. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and
surrounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust
and dirt.
12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
13. This appliance must be properly grounded.
Never
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is
not grounded adequately and in accordance with
local and national codes. See installation
instructions for grounding this appliance.
14.
Do not
sit on top of the clothes dryer.
Important Safety
Notice & Warning
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such substances.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the
burning of gas can result in low–level exposure to
some of the listed substances, including benzene,
formaldehyde, and soot, due primarily to the
incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid
petroleum (LP) fuels. Exhaust ducts should be kept
free of obstructions and properly exhausted dryers will
minimize exposure.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note:
Because of continuing product
improvements, Maytag reserves the right to change
specifications without notice. For complete details,
see the Installation Instructions packed with your
product before selecting cabinetry, making cutouts
or beginning installation.