Hotpoint DLB2450R Use And Care Manual page 3

Read W instmctions before wing ttis apptiance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the governor of
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure
to four of these substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,
caused primarily by the incomplete combustion
of natural gas or LP fuels.
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryers
to the outdoors.
A
Warning-To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
. Use this apptiance only for its intended
purpose
as described in this Use and Care, Book.
This dryer must be properly
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installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
If you did not receive an
Installation Instructions sheet with your dryer,
you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the
Follow details in Installation Instructions.
—Locate where the temperature is above 50°F.
control system. Do not insta~ or store the
dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.
—Connect to a properly rated, protected
and sized power supply circuit
electrical overload.
—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED
to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the Exhausting Details
to avoid
Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
When disconnecting this appliance
plug rather than
to avoid damage to the cord or junction
of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is
located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
To
of a Fire Hazard
Exhaust Duct+ee Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside.
PLASTIC OR O~ER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR
CAN CAUSE A ~RE W IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWSE RESTRICTED IN
USE OR DU~G INSTALLATION.
Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,
plastic, or similar materials
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials
may melt or burn. Also, some robber materials,
when heated, can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
Do not store items that may burn or melt
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics or
plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer
during the operation.
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the cord
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