American Dryer Corp. AD-464 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
6 American Dryer Corp. 450260-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS __________
Warning
For your safety, the information in this manual must
be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.
The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards,
outer tops, or service panels removed. Personal injury or fire
could result.
Caution
The dryer should never be left unattended while in
operation.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Purchaser/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.
What To Do If You Smell Gas ________
Do not try to light 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 gas supplier.
Dryer(s) must be exhausted to the outdoors.
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 cleaner.
Explosion could result.
Do not dry rags or articles coated or contaminated with
gasoline, kerosene, oil, paint, or wax. Explosion could result.
Do not dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or flammable
solvents will create a fire hazard.
Do not use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam,
sponge rubber, or similarly textured rubberlike materials.
Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) may damage plastics or
rubber and also may be a fire hazard.
A program should be established 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
The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust
ductwork can create a potential fire hazard.
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
Failure to electrically ground the dryer properly will
void the warranty.
Under no circumstances should the dryer door switches, lint
drawer switch, or heat safety circuit, ever be disabled.
Warning
Personal injury or fire could result should the dryer
door switches, lint drawer switch, or heat safety circuit,
ever be disabled.
This dryer is not to be used in the presence of dry cleaning
solvents or fumes.
Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the drying cycle
has been completed.
Warning
Articles left in the dryer after the drying and cooling
cycles have been completed can create a fire
hazard.
Read and follow all caution and direction labels attached to
the dryer.
Warning
YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT THE
ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND THE GAS SUPPLY OR
THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS OR
GUARDS ARE REMOVED FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW
ACCESS FOR CLEANING, ADJUSTING, INSTALLATION, OR
TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA (Occupational
Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS.
Impor tant
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
the microprocessor controller (computer) and the
ignition module. Wiring errors can cause improper
and dangerous operation.
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