Understanding Dryer Safety.3; Dryer.5 - Kitchenaid Keyw870B Use And Care Manual

Understanding Dryer Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Awarning
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using your
dryer.
• Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, |3aint, gasoline, oil, dry
cleaning solvents, and other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion. Always hand wash and line
dry items containing these materials.
• Do not allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside your dryer. Super¬
vise children when your dryer is used
near children.
• Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
is moving.
•When removing from service or discard¬
ing a dryer, always remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
• Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
Understanding your responsibilities
• Never operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot),
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing.
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged,
or missing.
• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power before attempting to
service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if
you have a gas dryer.
• Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items
may contain some oil after laundering.
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may
smoke or catch fire by itself.
• Store flammable solvents or fluids away
from your dryer.
• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer.
• Install and/or store dryer where it will not
be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
•You are responsible for making sure that
your dryer is installed, repaired, and has
parts replaced by a qualified person.
• Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
• Do not allow lint to build up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should
be done periodically by a qualified
person.
•Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
• Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi¬
cals, etc. pile up around or under the
dryer.
• Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
the Installation Instructions.
• Be sure that your dryer:
-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well-ventilated room.*
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
vented outdoors).*
-is not installed against draperies or
curtains, or on carpet.*
-is located in an area where the tempera¬
ture is above 45" F (7"C).
-is properly maintained.
-is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
-is rx>t used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
*See the Installation Instructions for com¬
plete information.
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