Bosch WTE86300US Operating, Care, Installation - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS d WARNING d To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons and /or damage when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following. 1. Read all instructions before using the dryer. Bosch dryers are provided with Operating, Care and Installation Instructions. 2. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 3. Do not allow children to play on or with the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. 4. When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe 5. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. 6. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is rotating. 7. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather. 8. Do not tamper with the controls. 9. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service unless specifically recommended in the userĆ maintenance instructions or in published user repair instrucĆ tions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. 10. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the fabric manufacturer. 11. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubberĆlike materials. Foam rubber materials can ignite by spontaneous combustion. 12. Clean lint screen before or after each load. 13. The interior of the machine should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. 14. Always be sure to unplug the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord. 15. Store all laundry chemicals and aids in a cool dry place according to the manufacĆ turer's instructions in an area where children cannot reach them. 16. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes, cleaning rags, mop heads and the like which have traces of any flammable substance, such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, petroleum based oils or distillates, waxes, fats, etc., must not be placed in the dryer. These items may contain some flammable substance(s) even after washing, which may smoke or catch fire by itself. 17. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. 18. Do not sit on top of the dryer. 19. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the dryer to the electrical power supply. 20. The dryer must only be used for its intended purpose. 21. Use the integrated socket only for listed appliances. 22. Always check pockets and remove any objects. Cigarette lighters are particularly hazardous. 23. Replace worn out power cords and/or loose plugs. 24. Do not operate the dryer if any guards and/or panels have been removed. 25. Do not operate the dryer if any parts are missing or broken. 26. Do not bypass any safety devices. 27. Do not use a plastic or nonĆmetal flexible duct with this dryer. Plastic or nonĆmetal flexible duct are a potential fire hazard. 28. Do not operate this dryer until you are sure that the dryer has been installed according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS and that installation and grounding are in compliance with all local regulations and/or other applicable regulations and requirements. 29. Failure to install, maintain and/or operate the dryer according to the manufacĆ turer's instructions may result in injury and/or damage. 4