Kenmore 9885 Use and Care Guide - Page 4

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. • Do not store or use gasoline or any other liquid with flammable vapors in the vicinity of this appliance or any other appliances. • Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not use any phone in your building. 3. Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in the installation instructions. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as described in this manual. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • Install and store the dryer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather. • All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized factory parts. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the dryer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload. Improper power circuit can melt, creating an electrical shock and/or a fire hazard. • Remove all packing items and dispose of all shipping materials properly. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Place dryer at least 18 in. above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Keep all packaging from children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation. 4