Section B - Owners Guide; Safety Information; What To Do If You Smell Gas; Your Safety And The Safety Of Other Is Very Important - Frigidaire 27" Dryers with electronic controls Service Manual

SECTION B - OWNERS GUIDE

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Your safety and the safety of others is very
important.
We have provided many important safety messages in
the Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions,
Installation Instructions and on your appliance. Always
read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts
you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others. All
safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert
symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These
words mean:
DANGER
You will be killed or seriously injured if
you don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell
you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.

Pedestal

A pedestal accessory specifically designed for this dryer
may be used when elevating the dryer for ease of use.
Failure to use accessories certified by the manufacturer
could result in personal injury, property damage or
damage to the dryer.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this dryer.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
or injury to persons when using this dryer, comply with
the basic warnings listed below.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

Do not dry items that have been previously
cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning
solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not store these items
on or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry
items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured
rubber-like materials, or items containing feathers or
down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only.
Clean the lint screen before or after
each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing
and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately
every 18 months by qualified service personnel. An
excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could
result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care
and Cleaning.
Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen
is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard,
overheating and damage to fabrics can occur. If your
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