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IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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

practices

by

qualified

persons.

5.

Do

not

reach

into

the

appliance

if

the

drum

is

rotating.

6.

Do

not

install

or

store

this

appliance

where

it

will

be

exposed

to

the

weather.

7.

Do

not

tamper

with

the

controls.

8.

Do

not

repair

or

replace

any

part

of

the

appliance

or

attempt

any

service

unless

specifically

recommended

in

the

userĆmaintenance

instructions

or

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

static

unless

recommended

by

the

fabric

manufacturer.

10.

Do

not

use

heat

to

dry

articles

containing

foam

rubber

or

similarly

textured

rubberĆlike

materials.

Foam

rubber

materials

can

ignite

when

heated.

11.

Clean

lint

screen

before

or

after

each

load.

12.

Keep

area

around

the

exhaust

opening

and

adjacent

surrounding

areas

free

from

the

accumulation

of

lint,

dust

and

dirt.

An

obstructed

port

might

reduce

the

airflow

and

cause

over

heating.

13.

The

interior

of

the

machine

and

exhaust

duct

should

be

cleaned

periodically

by

qualified

service

personnel.

14.

Removing

any

panel

or

cover,

including

the

light

cover,

may

expose

live

electrical

circuits.

Always

unplug

the

dryer

from

teh

electrical

supply

before

attempting

any

service.

15.

Store

all

laundry

chemicals

and

aids

in

a

cool

dry

place

according

to

the

manufacturer'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.

17.

Combustible

materials,

gasoline,

and

other

flammable

vapors

and

liquids

must

not

be

stored

near

the

dryer.

18.

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.

19.

Do

not

climb

or

sit

on

top

of

the

dryer.

20.

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.

21.

The

dryer

must

only

be

used

for

its

intended

purpose.

22.

Always

check

pockets

and

remove

any

objects.

Cigarette

lighters

are

particularly

hazardous.

23.

Do

not

operate

until

worn

out

power

cords

and/or

loose

plugs

are

replaced.

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. BEFORE

THE

APPLIANCE

IS

REMOVED

FROM

SERVICE

OR

DISCARDED,

REMOVE

THE

DOOR

TO

THE

DRYING

COMPARTMENT.

30.

Failure

to

install,

maintain

and/or

operate

the

dryer

according

to

the±manufacturer's

instructions

may

result

in

injury

and/or

damage.

31.

To

avoid

floor

damage

and

mold

growth,

do

not

let

spills

or

splashout

cause

standing

water

around

or

under

the

appliance.

32.

No

other

fuel-burning

applicances

shall

be

installed

in

the

same

closet

as

the

dryer.

33.

Removing

any

panel,

including

the

round

service

panel

in

the

front,

can

expose

sharp

edges

and

points,

electrical

connections

and

hot

surfaces.

Notes:

A

The

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

and

WARNINGS

presented

in

this

manual

do

not

cover

all

possible

conditions

that

may

occur.

Common

sense,

caution

and

care

must

be

exercised

when

installing,

maintaining

or

operating

the

dryer.

B

Always

contact

your

dealer,

distributor,

service

agent

or

the

manufacturer

about

any

problems

or

conditions

that

you

do

not

understand.

C

Follow

also

the

Safety

Information

in

the

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

and

the

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

This

appliance

must

be

grounded.

In

the

event

of

malfunction

or

breakdown,

grounding

will

reduce

the

risk

of

electric

shock

by

providing

a

path

of

least

resistance

for

the

electric

current.

This

appliance

is

equipped

with

a

cord

having

an

equipmentĆgrounding

conductor

and

a

grounding

plug.

The

plug

must

be

plugged

into

an

appropriate

outlet

that

is

properly

installed

and

grounded

in

accordance

with

all

local

codes

and

ordinances.

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