Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 41793142300 Use & Care Manual

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do net try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supptier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Your safety and the safety of
others is very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in the Use and
Care Guide, Operating Instructions,
Installation Instructions and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
[] This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards
that can kill or hurt you or others. All
safety messages will be preceded by
the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING". These
words mean:
W!_lmY±1#[el=ltll You will be killed or
seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
r!,rAv/-*1_t#ll#[_You can be killed or
seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will identify
the hazard, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
Pedestal
A pedestal accessory specifically
designed for this dryer may be used
when elevating the dryer for ease of
use.
Failure to use accessories certified by
the manufacturer could result in personal
injury, property damage or damage to
the dryer.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this dryer.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons
when using this dryer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
[] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal
injuries.
Prevent Fire
Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes,
etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic,
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or items containing
feathers or down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only.
Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The interior of
the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned
approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel, An excessive
amount of lint build-up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and
possible fire. See Care and Cleaning, page 7.
Do not operate the dryer if the tint screen is blocked, damaged
or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and damage to fabrics can occur. If your
dryer has a drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished using the
drying rack.
Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas
free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place
laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer.
Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any
time.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
[] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion,
serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the dryen
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