5WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting thisappliance to avoid damage to the cord whilepulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so itwill not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected todamage. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part ofthis appliance or attempt any servicing unlessspecifically recommended in this Owner’s Manualor in published user-repair instructions that youunderstand and have the skills to carry out. Before discarding a dryer, or removing it fromservice, remove the dryer door to prevent childrenfrom hiding inside. Do not tamper with controls.READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSGEAppliances.comWHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.) Never attempt to operate this appliance if it isdamaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, orhas missing or broken parts, including a damagedcord or plug. The interior of the machine and the exhaust ductconnection inside the dryer should be cleaned atleast once a year by a qualified technician. See theLoading and Using the Dryer section. If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with anautomatic electric ignition and does not have a pilotlight. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH.Burns may result from having your hand in thevicinity of the burner when the automatic ignitionturns on. You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics orreduce the static electricity in them by using a dryer-applied fabric softener or an anti-static conditioner.We recommend you use either a fabric softener inthe wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’sinstructions for those products, or try a dryer-addedproduct for which the manufacturer gives writtenassurance on the package that their product canbe safely used in your dryer. Service or performanceproblems caused by use of these products arethe responsibility of the manufacturers of thoseproducts and are not covered under the warranty tothis appliance. Never attempt to use the Steam DeWrinkle cyclewithout clothes in the drum.