Siemens 27 Electric Dryer - Manual (Page 4)

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17. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes,
cleaning rags, mop heads and the
like which have traces of any
flammable substance, such as
vegetable oil, cooking oil,
petroleum based oils or distillates,
waxes, fats, etc., must not be
placed in the dryer. These items
may contain some flammable
substance(s) even after washing,
which may smoke or catch fire by
itself.
18. 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 load to
catch fire.
19. Do not sit on top of the dryer.
20. To reduce the risk of fire or
electrical shock, DO NOT use an
extension cord or an adapter to
connect the dryer to the electrical
power supply.
21. The dryer must only be used for its
intended purpose.
22. Always check pockets and remove
any objects. Cigarette lighters are
particularly hazardous.
23. Replace worn out power cords
and/or loose plugs.
24. Do not operate the dryer if any
guards and/or panels have been
removed.
25. Do not operate the dryer if any
parts are missing or broken.
26. Do not bypass any safety devices.
27. Do not use a plastic or nonĆmetal
flexible duct with this dryer. Plastic
or nonĆmetal flexible duct are a
potential fire hazard.
28. Do not operate this dryer until you
are sure that the dryer has been
installed according to the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
and that installation and grounding
are in compliance with all local
regulations and/or other applicable
regulations and requirements.
29. Failure to install, maintain and/or
operate the dryer according to
the manufacĆ
turer's instructions may result in
injury and/or damage.
30. To avoid floor damage and mold
growth, do not let spills or
splashout cause standing water
around or under the appliance.
Notes:
A The IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS and
WARNINGS presented in this
manual do not cover all
possible conditions that may
occur.
Common sense, caution and
care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining or
operating the dryer.
B Always contact your dealer,
distributor, service agent or
the manufacturer about any
problems or conditions that
you do not understand.
C Follow also the Safety
Information in the
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS and the
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
shock by providing a path of least
resistance for the electric current.
For U.S.A.
Your dryer comes without a power
supply cord. The power cord must
meet the following requirements:
-
UL listed in the USA
- 208 ć 240 volt rated (minimum)
- 30 amps
- Type SRDT or DRT (UL 2158)
- Five feet long (minimum)
For CANADA
This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipmentĆgrounding
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.
d WARNING d
Improper connection of the
equipment grounding 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 dryer 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.
KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
In case of change of ownership,
manual should be conveyed with the
dryer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS