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safety recommendations when using the dryer
• Never insert your hands or load or unload clothing when your dryer is in
operation or when the drum is turning.
• Clean the dryer’s lint trap
after each cycle in order for the dryer to per-
form better and avoid lint around the area where the dryer is installed.
Never operate the dryer without the lint trap
• Do not dry clothing or articles that are stained with combustible or explosive
substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) applied on cleaning cloths, sackcloth, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants, barber shops, etc., because they could catch on
or cause an explosion.
• The washing and drying process can reduce the retardant capacity of the
fabrics. To avoid this result, carefully follow the instructions found on the
manufacturer’s tag on the clothing item. For example, padded bras, tennis
shoes, rubber shoes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, rubber underpants for babies,
plastic balls, pillows, etc.) which could melt or burn. Some rubber materials,
when heated, under certain circumstances can cause
ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will
not be damaged.
Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
warning: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle
unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a
door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such a way
that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.
intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock during
servicing.
Service personnel -
energized. Outlet thermistor (some models) and outlet thermostat installed in the
A clothes dryer produces combustible lint, the dryer must be connected to an
exhaust duct to the outdoors. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening
and remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the
surrounding area.
with the local wiring rules.
• Do not dry articles marked with the phrases “Dry away from heat” or“Do not tumble
dry” such as life jackets, sleeping bags, etc. made with Kapok.
• Do not dry articles or objects that have
as it could rub
onto
other
articles and cause irritation.