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WARNING: DONOT useheat fordrying articlesthat containplastic, foam, spongerubber,or
similarlytexturedrubbermaterials. Dryinginaheatedbasket (tumbler) maydamage
plasticsor rubberand maybe afire hazard.
7. A program should beestablished for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the burner area, exhaust ductwork,
and area around the back of the dryer. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined
from experience at each location.
WARNING: Thecollectionof lintinthe burnerareaandexhaust ductworkcancreate apotentialfire
hazard.
8. For personal safety, the dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and/or the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian Electrical
Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION.
NOTE: Failuretoelectricallygroundthe dryerproperlywillVOIDTHEWARRANTY.
9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch, or the heat circuit
devices ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONALINJURYORFIRECOULDRESULTSHOULDTHEDRYER
DOORSWITCHES, LINTDRAWERSWITCH,ORTHEHEATCIRCUIT
DEVICESEVER BE DISABLED.
10. This dryer is not to be used in the presence of dry cleaning solvents or fumes.
11. Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the drying cycle has been completed.
WARNING: Articlesleftinthe dryerafterthedrying and coolingcycleshavebeen completedcan
createa firehazard.
12. READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS ATTACHED TO THE
DRYER.
13. For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the dryer must not be operated with a load less
than sixty-six percent (66%), 50 lb (22 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLY
ANDTHE GASSUPPLYBEFOREANYCOVERS OR GUARDSARE
REMOVEDFROMTHEMACHINETOALLOWACCESSFOR CLEANING,
ADJUSTING,INSTALLATION,ORTESTINGOFANYEQUIPMENTPER
OSHA(Occupational SafetyandHealthAdministration)STANDARDS.
IMPORTANT: Dryermustbeinstalledin alocation/environment,which theambient
temperatureremains between 40°F(4.44°C) and 130°F(54.44° C).
