Kenmore 8885 - Rear Control 7.3 cu. Ft. Capacity Electric Dryer Use & Installation Instructions Manual page 4

For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
• Do not store or use gasoline or any other liquid with
flammable vapors in the vicinity of this appliance or
any other appliances.
• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn on any
gas or electrical appliance.
2. Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not use any
phone in your building.
3. Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully.
5. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known 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.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further
by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using this appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
• Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing
codes and ordinances. Follow details in the installation
instructions. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not
properly grounded.
• Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as
described in this manual. Electrical shock can result if
the dryer is not properly grounded.
• Install and store the dryer where it will not be
exposed to temperatures below freezing or
exposed to the weather.
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by
an authorized servicer unless specifically
recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only
authorized factory parts. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install
the dryer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock,
or death.
• Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized
power circuit to avoid electrical overload. Improper
power circuit can melt, creating an electrical shock
and/or a fire hazard.
• Remove all packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly. Failure to do so can
result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
• Place dryer at least 18 in. above the floor for a
garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, fire, or burns.
• Keep all packaging from children. Packaging material
can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of
suffocation.
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