Safety and Precautions
Safety and Precautions
Basic Precautions
Basic Precautions
Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions
and local codes.
Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials.
If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type
identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes
dryer. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed,
and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct with the clothes dryer’s airflow
and increase the risk of fire.
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation
instructions.
WARNING
WARNING
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Read all instructions before
using
the
appliance
.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner
’
s Manual
.
Before use
,
the dryer must be properly installed as described in this
manual
.
ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment
manufacturer
.
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
.
Do
not
use
the
dryer
to
dry
clothes
which
have
traces
of
any
flammable
substance
,
such
as
vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil, flammable
chemicals, thinner, etc., or anything containing wax or chemicals, such
as mops and cleaning clothes. Flammable substances may cause the
fabric to catch fire by itself.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near
this or any other appliance.
Do not allow children
to
play
on
or
in
the
appliance
.
Close
supervision
of
children
is
necessary
when
the
appliance
is
used
near
children
.
Before
the
appliance
is
removed
from
service
or
discarded
,
remove
the
lid
of
the
washing or door of the drying
compartment
.
Do not reach
into
the
appliance
if
the
drum
is
moving
.
Do not install or store
this
appliance
where
it
will
be
exposed
to
the
weather or freezing temperatures
.
Do not tamper with the controls
.
Do not repair
or
replace
any
part of the appliance or attempt
any
servicing
unless
it
is
specifically recommended
in
the
user
-
maintenance
instructions
or
in
published
user
-
repair
instructions
that
you
understand
and
have
the
skills
to
carry
out
.
Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of
combustible materials
(
lint
,
paper
,
rags
,
etc
.),
gasoline
,
chemicals and
other flammable vapors and liquids
.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your washer
.
Items
contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction
that could cause a load to catch fire
.
Turn off the water faucets and unplug the washer if the machine is to be
left for an extended period of time
,
such as during vacations
.
Packaging material can be dangerous for children
.
There is a risk of
suffocation
!
Keep all packaging from children
.
Always check the inside of the dryer for foreign objects before loading
laundry
.
Keep the door closed when not in use
.
Do
not
use
fabric
softeners
or
products
to
eliminate
static
unless
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
of the fabric softener or product.
Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free
from lint, dust, and dirt.
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This manual contains important information on the installation, use, and
care of your appliance. Please read this manual carefully before
installation and operation of this machine to prevent injury and property
damage.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual DO NOT cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense,
caution and care when installing, maintaining and operating your dryer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
This indicates that hazards or unsafe practices may cause
serious personal injury or death
.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your dryer, these basic safety
precautions
SHOULD
be followed.
This indicates that hazards or unsafe practices may
cause
minor personal injury or property damage
.
This graphic represents CAUSE ATTENTION, and detailed cautions will
be displayed in side the graphic .
This graphic represents OPERATION PROHIBITED, and detailed
prohibitive items will be displayed in side the graphic .
This graphic represents FORBIDDEN EXECUTION, and detailed
forbidden execution items will be displayed inside the graphic .
