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Safety for a Dryer

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property damage.

Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.

Install all clothes dryer in accordance with the installation instructions of the manufacturer of the dryer.

WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property damage.

  • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

  • WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

    • Do not operate 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 your gas supplier.

WARNING - Risk of Fire

Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.

  • Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

  • Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

  • To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.