Safety Instructions - Hotpoint DLL3880S Use And Care Manual

ORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Em%rcement Act requires the governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure
to fore" of the._e rnhrtnnc_ nnrnolv h_nT_n_
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 dryers
to the outdoors.
part of the appliance or attempt
_ any servicln_ nnles_ snecifieallv
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
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cord 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 Minimize the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard
A Warning_To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or mmrv to nersonr
_m when using your
apifliance,%-liow-basic
precautions, including the following:
' Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and Ca_reBook.
, This dryer must be properly installed
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 GE Answer Center ®,
800.626.2000.
-Properly ground to conform with
all governing codes and ordinances.
Follow details in Installation Instructions.
-Locate where the temperature is above 50°E
(!0°C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system. Do not install or store the
dryer where _t will be exposed to the weather.
-Connect to a properly rated, protected
and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
-Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefu!ly follow the Exhausting Details
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me installation Instructions.
. Exhaust Duct---See Installation Instructions.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside. USE OF
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN" CAUSE
A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES
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DUPING INSTALLATION.
• oo not _ry arncles containing rubber, plastic, or
similar materials (such as padded bras, tennis
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oaoy pants,
plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or
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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
cont_iner_, ate _ on ton nf tho dryer
during operation.
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