Kenmore 796.8127 Serie Manual De Uso página 4

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARN ING:
To reduce the risk of Nre, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance,
follow basic precautions, includlng the followlng:
* Read all instructions before using the dryer.
* Before use, the dryer must be properly installed, as
described in this manual.
* 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
toad to catch fire.
* Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
* Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any other
part is moving.
* Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
* Do not tamper with controls.
* Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment.
* Do not allow children to ptay on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
* Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the
fabric softener or product.
* Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
* Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
* The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
* Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
* Always check the inside of the dryer for
foreign objects.
* Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
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.
WARN !N G:
Improper
connection of t he
equlpment=groundlng
conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance. If it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance. Electrical shock can result if the dryer
is not properly grounded.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be grounded, in the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding win reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. This appliance must be
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
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.
4