American Dryer Corp. ADG-385 - Manual (Page 7)

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SECTION I
A. Safety Precautions
1. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
2. Purchaser/user should consult the local gas supplier for proper instructions to be followed in the event
the user smells gas. The instructions should be posted in a prominent location.
3. Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
4. Although ADC's dryer is a very versatile machine, there are some articles, that due to fabric
composition or cleaning method, should not be dried in it.
WARNING: Dry only water-washed fabrics. DO NOT dry articles spotted or washed in dry
cleaning solvents, a combustible detergent, or "All-Purpose" cleaners. FIRE or
EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT dry rags or articles coated with gasoline, kerosene, paint, or wax. FIRE or
EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT dry mopheads. Contamination by wax or flammable solvents will create
a fire hazard.
WARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or
similarly textured rubberlike materials. Drying in a heated tumbler may damage
plastic or rubber and also may be a fire hazard.
5. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the burner area and exhaust
duct work. The frequency of cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location.
WARNING: The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust duct work can create
a POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
6. For personal safety, the dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and/or the
National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-LATEST EDITION.
7. Under no circumstances should the dryer door or lint drawer switch(es) or heat safety devices ever be
disabled.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.
8. Read and follow ALL caution and direction labels attached to dryer.
WARNING: CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR IN THE
DRYER(S). CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYER(S)
IN OPERATION.
Important Information