Bosch WTMC 3500UC - Manual (Page 4)

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dIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions before
using the dryer. Bosch dryers
are provided with Operating,
Care and Installation
Instructions.
2. Do not dry articles that have
been previously cleaned,
washed, soaked, or spotted
with gasoline, dry cleaning
solvents, other flammable, or
explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
3. Do not allow children to play on
or with the appliance. Close
supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance
is used near children.
4. When children become old
enough to operate the
appliance, it is the legal
responsibility of the parents or
legal guardians to ensure that
they are instructed in safe
practices by qualified persons.
5. Do not reach into the appliance
if the drum is rotating.
6. Do not install or store this
appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with the
controls.
8. D o not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
any service unless specifically
recommended in the
userĆmaintenance instructions
or in published user repair
instructions that you
understand and have the skills
to carry out.
9. Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the
fabric manufacturer.
10. Do not use heat to dry articles
containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubberĆlike
materials. Foam rubber
materials can ignite when
heated.
11. Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
12. Keep area around the exhaust
opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and
dirt. An obstructed port might
reduce the airflow and cause
over heating.
13. The interior of the machine and
exhaust duct should be
cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
14. Removing any panel or cover,
including the light cover, may
expose live electrical circuits.
Always unplug the dryer from
the electrical supply before
attempting any service.
15. Store all laundry chemicals and
aids in a cool dry place
according to the manuĆ
facturer's instructions.
Make sure children cannot
reach them.
16. 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.
17. Combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids must not be
stored near the dryer.
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 climb or 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. Do not operate until worn out
power cords and/or loose plugs
are replaced.
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. BEFORE THE APPLIANCE IS
REMOVED FROM SERVICE
OR DISCARDED, REMOVE
THE DOOR TO THE DRYING
COMPARTMENT.
31. To avoid floor damage and
mold growth, do not let spills or
splashout cause standing
water around or under the
appliance.
32. No other fuelĆburning
appliances shall be installed in
the same closet as the dryer.