Kenmore 796.6900 Use & Care Manual page 4

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARN ING:
To reduce the risk of Nre, electrlc shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance,
follow basic precautions, includlng the followlng:
* Read all instructions before using the dryer.
* Before use, the dryer must be properly installed, as
described in this manual.
* Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a
toad to catch fire.
* Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
* Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any other
part is moving.
* Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
* Do not tamper with controls.
* Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment.
* Do not allow children to ptay on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
* Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the
fabric softener or product.
* Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
* Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
* The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
* Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
* Always check the inside of the dryer for
foreign objects.
* Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
CALiFORNiA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT
This act requires the Governor of California to publish a tist 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.
GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance must be equipped with
a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The ptug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
A WARN ING:
Improper connection of the equlpment-groundlng conductor can result in a risk of
electrlc shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly
grounded.
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