Safety Instructions For Steam Functions - Kenmore 796.8099 Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
wWARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property dam-
age, personal injury, or loss of life.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
Exhaust/Ducting:
• Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in fire or death.
• The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted
to the outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is not
exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large
amounts of moisture will be expelled into the
laundry area. An accumulation of
lint in any area of the home can create a health and
fire hazard.
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in.
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
otherwise restricted in use or during installation.
• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and you
should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The
end cap should have hinged dampers to prevent
backdraft when the dryer is not in use. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in fire or death.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAm FUNCTIONS

wWARNING:
follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Do not open the dryer door during steam cycles.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in a burn
hazard.
• 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. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in fire or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance,
• The exhaust duct must be 4 in. (10.2 cm) in diameter
with no obstructions. The exhaust duct should be
kept as short as possible. Make sure to clean any
old ducts before installing your new dryer. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in fire or death.
• Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is recommended for
use between the
dryer and the wall. In special installations when
it is impossible to make a connection with the
above recommendations, a UL-listed flexible metal
transition duct may be used between the dryer and
wall connection only. The use of this ducting will
affect drying time. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in fire or death.
• DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners
which extend into the duct that could catch lint and
reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system. Secure
all joints with duct tape. For complete details, follow
the Installation Instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fire or death.
• Do not fill the steam feeder with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in fire or death.
• Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during
or after the steam cycle. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in a burn hazard.
• Do not fill the steam feeder with hot water (over
86°F/30°C). Failure to follow these instructions can
result in a burn hazard.
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