21. Read all instructions before using the appliance.2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:a. Do not dry items that have been previouslycleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spottedwith gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, otherflammable or explosive substances as they giveoff vapors that could ignite or explode. Anymaterial on which you have used a cleaningsolvent, or which is saturated with flammableliquids or solids, should not be placed in thedryer, until all traces of these flammable liquidsor solids and their fumes have been removed.There are many highly flammable items used inhomes, such as: acetone, denatured alcohol,gasoline, kerosene, some liquid householdcleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxesand wax removers.b. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeledlatex foam) or similarly textured rubber-likematerials must not be dried on a heat setting.Foam rubber materials when heated, can undercertain circumstances produce fire byspontaneous combustion.3. Do not allow children or pets to play on, in, or infront of the appliance. Close supervision isnecessary when the appliance is used nearchildren and pets.4. Before the appliance is removed from service ordiscarded, remove the door to the dryingcompartment.5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.6. Do not install or store this appliance where it willbe exposed to the weather.7. Do not tamper with controls.8. Do not repair or replace any part of the applianceor attempt any servicing unless specificallyrecommended in published user-repair instructionsthat you understand and have the skills to carry out.9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminatestatic unless recommended for dryer use by themanufacturer of the fabric softener or product.To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,or personal injury when using your dryer, followbasic safety precautions, including the following:WARNINGGas leaks may occur in your system and result in adangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detectedby smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend youpurchase and install an UL approved gas detector.Install and use in accordance with themanufacturer's instructions.WARNING10. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening andsurrounding areas free from lint accumulation, dustand dirt.12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should becleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.13. This appliance must be properly grounded. Neverplug the appliance cord into a receptacle which isnot grounded adequately and in accordance withlocal and national codes. See installationinstructions for grounding this appliance.14. Do not sit on top of the clothes dryer.Important SafetyNotice & WarningThe California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires theGovernor of California to publish a list of substancesknown to the State of California to cause cancer orreproductive harm, and requires businesses to warncustomers of potential exposures to such substances.Users of this appliance are hereby warned that theburning of gas can result in low–level exposure tosome of the listed substances, including benzene,formaldehyde, and soot, due primarily to theincomplete combustion of natural gas or liquidpetroleum (LP) fuels. Exhaust ducts should be keptfree of obstructions and properly exhausted dryers willminimize exposure.Important Safety InstructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS