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Important
Safety
Instructions
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.
• Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
the Installation Instructions.
• Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry
cleaning solvents or other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion. Always hand wash
and line dry items containing these
materials.
• Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These
items may contain some oil after laun-
dering. 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.
• Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cals, etc. pile up around or under the
dryer.
• Do not allow lint to buildup inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should
be done periodically by a qualified
person.
• Do not allow children to operate, play with
or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise
children when your dryer is used near
children.
• Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
is moving.
• Install and/or store dryer where it will not
be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not dry rubber, rubber-like or heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power before attempting to
service your dryer. Also, shut off gas
valve if you have a gas dryer.
• When removing from service or discard-
ing a dryer, always remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
• Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
• Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
Understanding
your
responsibilities
• Be sure that your dryer:
-is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
-is properly installed in a well-ventilated
room and leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
- 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 properly maintained, repaired and has
pads replaced by a qualified person.
- is used only for jobs normally expected of
home clothes dryers.
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
• 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.
*See the Installation instructions for com-
plete information.
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