Electrolux EIED55HIW Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 5

Safety 5 Important Safety Instructions, con't PREVENT INJURY • To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person. • To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord of a gas dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug. • ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury. • Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur. • To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum. PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DRYER • All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts. • Do not tamper with controls. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather. • A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only). A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault. • Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.