General Safety Precautions - Haier GDE480BW Manual Para El Usuario

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas
free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
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Keep the dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct
the fl ow of combustion and ventilation air through the louvered panel
located on the rear of the dryer.
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Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside this appliance.
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Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other
fl ammable explosive substances, since they give o vapors which could
ignite or explode.
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Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items
contaminated with cooking oil may contribute to a chemical reaction
than could cause a load to catch fi re.
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If material has been used with any fl ammable liquids or solids, it should
not be dried in the dryer until all traces of fl ammable liquids and fumes
have been removed.
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Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
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Do not tamper with the controls.
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Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturers of the fabric softener or product.
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Do not use heat to dry items containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials.
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Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
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The interior of the appliance and the exhaust duct should be cleaned 1
to 2 times per year by qualifi ed service personnel.
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To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from
the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE: Turning the cycle selector knob to the "O " position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
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Never unplug your dryer by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the
plug fi rmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
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Do not attempt to service, repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifi cally recommended in this user manual or in published
repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
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Before discarding or removing from service, remove the door to the
drying compartment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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