Electrolux ELFG7437AG Complete Owners Guide - Page 6

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • DO NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. Conservation Program Office or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for more information on recycling your old washer or dryer. WARNING DO NOT continue to use the dryer if you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fire or serious injury. Contact a qualified technician immediately. • Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the dryer. Protect children • DO NOT allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers. • Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels. • Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment. • Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. Risk of child entrapment Before you throw away your old washer or dryer: • Remove doors • Remove the electric power cord • Secure all hoses and drain pipes to prevent water from leaking out and creating a slip hazard. 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 included in this manual for reference. Refer to the installation sections for detailed grounding procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service professional. • 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 adapter 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 of 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. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned washers and dryers are still dangerous - even if they will sit for "just a few days". If you are getting rid of your old washer or dryer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Contact your State/Provence Energy Office, Local Electric and Water Utilities or Prevent injury and damage to the dryer • All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized service provider unless specifically recommended in this Use & Care Manual. Use only authorized factory parts. • DO NOT tamper with controls. • DO NOT sit on, step on or stand on the dryer. DO NOT rest heavy loads on top. The dryer is not meant to support weight.