American Dryer Corp. AD-25 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
4 American Dryer Corp. 450268-1
SECTION I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
appliance.
2. Purchaser and user should consult the local gas supplier for proper instructions to be followed in the
event the user smells gas. The instructions should be posted in a prominent location.
3. Dryers must be exhausted to the outdoors.
4. Although ADC produces a very versatile dryer, there are some articles that, due to fabric composition
or cleaning method, should not be dried in it.
WARNING: Dry only water washed fabrics.
DO NOT
dry articles spotted or washed in dry
cleaning solvents, a combustible detergent or “all purpose” cleaners.
EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
WARNING:
DO NOT
dry rags or articles coated or contaminated with gasoline, kerosene,
oil, paint, or wax. EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
WARNING:
DO NOT
dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or flammable solvents will
create a fire hazard.
WARNING:
DO NOT
use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber,
or similarly textured rubber materials. Drying in a heated tumbler may damage
plastics or rubber and may be a fire hazard.
5. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of the lint in the burner area and
exhaust ductwork. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined from experience
at each location.
WARNING: THE COLLECTION OF LINT IN THE BURNER/OVEN AREA AND EXHAUST
DUCTWORK CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
6. 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.
7. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch or heat circuit safety devices ever be
disabled.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.
8. READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS ATTACHED TO THE DRYER.
WARNING: Children
should not be
allowed to play on or near the dryer(s). Children
should be
supervised if near dryer(s) in operation.