Kenmore 796.8172 Clothes Dryer User Manual


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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM FUNCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Do not open the dryer door during steam cycles.


• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other ammable or explosive
substances, as they give o vapors that could ignite or
explode.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the ground prong from the power cord.



• For personal safety, this dryer must be properly
grounded.

• Refer to the installation instructions in this manual
for specic electrical requirements for your model.


• This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded
outlet. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not
properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualied electrician to make sure the
outlet is properly grounded.


• The dryer should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate.



• Do not ll the steam feeder with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other ammable or explosive
substances.

• Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during
or after the steam cycle.

• Do not ll the steam feeder with hot water (over
86°F/30°C).

• Never unplug your dryer by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug rmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.

• Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.

• When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not
to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.


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