Important Safety Instructions; Self-Help, Table - Bosch WTA3500 Use & Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock. serious injury or death to persons
when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following.
1. Bosch dryers are provided with two manuals; one Installation Instruction manual and
one Use and Care manual. Read all instructions before using the dryer.
2. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in. soaked in. or
spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances
as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near children.
4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the
drying compartment.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with the controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service unless
specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user
repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
10. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or
similarly textured rubber-like materials. Foam rubber materials can, under certain
circumstances, when heated become ignited by spontaneous combustion.
11. Clean lint screen before or after each load.
12. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
13. The interior of the machine and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by
qualified service personnel.
14. Always be sure to unplug the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any
service. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
15. Store all laundry chemicals and aids in a cool dry place according to the
manufacturer,s instructions in an area where children cannot reach them.
16. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes, cleaning rags, mop heads and the like which have
traces of any flammable substance, such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, petroleum
based oils or distillates. waxes, fats, etc., must not be placed in the dryer. These items
may contain some flammable substance(s) even after washing, which may smoke or
catch fire by itself.
17. Do not sit on top of the dryer.
18. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT use an extension cord or an
adapter to connect the dryer to the electrical power supply.