Important Safety Instructions - Bosch V20-UL Operating, Care And Installation Instructions Manual

I PO TANT SAFETY I STRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, serious injury or death to
persons and/or damage when
using your dryer, follow basic
precautions, including the
following.
1. Read all instructions before
using the dryer. Bosch dryers
are provided with Operating,
Care and Installation
Instructions.
2. Do not dry articles that have
been previously cleaned,
washed, soaked, 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 with the appliance. Close
supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance
is used near children.
4. When children become old
enough to operate the
appliance, it is the legal
responsibility of the parents or
legal guardians to ensure that
they are instructed in safe.
5. Before the appliance is
removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to
the drying compartment.
6. Do not reach into the appliance
if the drum is rotating.
7. Do not install or store this
appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
8. Do not tamper with the
controls.
9. 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 instruc-
tions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.
10o Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the
fabric manufacturer.
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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
ignite by spontaneous
combustion.
Keep area around the exhaust
opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and
dirt. An obstructed port might
reduce the airflow.
Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
14. The interior of the machine
should be cleaned periodically
by qualified service personnel.
15. 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.
16. Store all laundry chemicals and
aids in a cool dry place
according to the manufac-
turer's instructions in an area
where children cannot reach
them.
17. 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.
18. 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
load to catch fire.
19. Do not sit on top of the dryer.
20. 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.
21. The dryer must only be used for
its intended purpose.
22. Use the integrated socket only
for listed appliances.
23. Always check pockets and
remove any objects. Cigarette
lighters are particularly
hazardous.
24. Replace worn out power cords
and/or loose plugs.
25. Do not operate the dryer if any
guards and/or panels have
been removed.
26. Do not operate the dryer if any
parts are missing or broken.
27. Do not bypass any safety
devices.
28. Do not use a plastic or
non-metal flexible duct with this
dryer. Plastic or non-metal
flexible duct are a potential fire
hazard.
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