Hotpoint 473 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
i i i i ....................................................................................................................
WARNING!
Foryoursafety,the informationin thismanual mustbe followed tominimize the risk of fire
or explosion,electric shock, or topreventpropertydamage,personal injury,ordeath.
J Do notMore oruse gasoline or other
flammable vaporsand liquids in the
vicinityofthis or anyotherappliance.
[] Installationand service mustbe performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
thegassupplier.
WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:
]Do nottryto light a match,or cigarette, or
turnon any gasor electrical appliance.
_ Do nottouchany electrical switch; do not
use anyphone in yourbuilding.
[]Clear the room,buildingor area ofall
occupants.
[] Immediatelycall yourgas suppfierfroma
neighbor'sphone. Follow thegas
supplier'sinstructionscarefully.
[] ff youcannot reach yourgas supplier, call
the fire department.
Califomia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
-lifts act reqtfires the governor of Califomia to publish a listof substances known to the state to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of'potential exposure
to such substances°
Gas appliances can crease minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion° Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors
PROPERINSTALLATION
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used° If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by
calling, toll-free, in the United States the 6EAnswer Cente_ 800.626.2000.In Canada, call, 1-800-361-3400.
[] Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions_
I!lInstall or store where itMll not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weather
Exhaust/Ducting:
[_] Gas dryers MUSTbe exJaausted to the outside.
_] Exhausting electric dryers to the outside is
strongly recommended to prevent large amounts
of moisture and tint from being blown into the
room,,
[] Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overloa& [
[] Remove all sharp packing items and dispose ofalJ
shipping materials properly.
Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or
for exhausting to the outside, USEOFPLASTIC
OROTHERCOMBUSTIBLEDUCTWORKCAN
CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTUREDDUCTWORKCAN
CAUSEA FIREIFIT COLLAPSESORBECOMES
OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USEORDURING
INSTALLATION.
t_
For complete details, follow the Installation 3
Insu'uctions,