Maytag SL-3 Dryer Accessories User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions
,_k WARNING. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock' property damage or injury
to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the appliance.
To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not wash or dry items that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gaso-
line, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explo-
sive substances as they give offvapors that could iNlite
or explode. Hand wash and line dry any items contain-
ing these substances.
Any material on which you have used a cleaning sol-
vent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or
solids, should not be placed in the appliance until all
traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes have
been removed.
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gaso-
4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discard-
ed, remove the door to the clothes washer and clothes
dryer compartment.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or drum is mov-
ing.
6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in published user-repair instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate stat-
ic unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
line, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some softener or product.
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
10. Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load.
b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. 11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surround-
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or ing areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt.
explode. 12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be
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c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro- cleaned yearly by qualified service personnel.
duced in a hot water system that has not been used for 13. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug
2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO- the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not ground-
SIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for ed adequately and in accordance with local and national
such a period, bel\_re using a washing machine or codes. See Installation Instructions for grounding this
combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water appliance.
faucets and let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen 14. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service
your appliance.
gas. As the gas is flammable,do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time. 15. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place
d. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex where children cannot reach them.
t\_am) or similarly textured rubber-like materials must 16. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such
not be dried on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials as vinegar or rust remover)in the same wash. Hazardous
when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fumes can t\_rm.
tire by spontaneous combustion. 17. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small parti-
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e. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your cles can stick to fabrics washed in t\_llowing loads and
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may con- cause skin irritation.
tribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load 18. Install and level washer on a floor that can support the
to catch fire. weight.
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3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. 19. As with any equipment using electricity and having mov-
Close supervision of children is necessary when the ing parts, there are potential hazards. To use this appli-
appliance is used near children, ance safely, the operator should become familiar with the
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instructions for operation of the appliance and always
exercise care when using it.
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