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1. Read all instructions before using the appliances.
2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not wash or dry items that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode. Hand wash and line dry any items containing
these substances.
Any material on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or
which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should
not be placed in the appliances until all traces of these
liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.
These items include:
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline,
kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot
remo
vers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances to the wash water
.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced
in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks
or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot
water system has not been used for such a period, before
using a combination washer-dr
yer, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from each for several
min
utes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
d. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam)
or similarly textured rubber-like materials must not be
dried on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials, when
heated, can produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
e
.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in y
our dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
3.
Do not allo
w childr
en to pla
y on or in the a
ppliances.
Close
supervision of children is necessary when appliances are used
near children.
4. Before the appliances are removed from service or discarded,
r
emo
ve the door to the washer and dryer compartment.
5.
Do not r
each into the a
ppliance if the tub or drum is mo
ving.
6. Do not install or store the appliances where they will be
exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with controls.
8.
Do not r
epair or replace any part of the appliances or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in
published user-repair instructions provided from Maytag.
M
ake sure you understand the instructions and that you have
the specified tools and skills necessary to make the repair
before you begin.
9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
10. Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load.
11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding
areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt.
12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned
yearly by qualified service personnel.
13. The appliances must be properly grounded. Never plug the
a
ppliance cords into a receptacle that is not grounded
adequatel
y and in accordance with local and national codes.
See Installation Instructions for grounding appliances.
14.
Unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service
your appliances.
15. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place
where children cannot reach them.
16. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as
vinegar or rust r
emover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes
can form.
17. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can
stick to fabrics washed in following loads and may result in
skin irritation.
18. Install and level appliances on a floor that can support the
weight.
19. As with any equipment using electricity and having moving
parts, there are potential hazards. To use these appliances
safely, the operator should become familiar with the
instructions for operation of the appliances and always
ex
er
cise car
e when using them.
II
MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a
dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected by
smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and
install a UL a
pproved gas detector. Install and use in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your dryer, follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
WARNING
IMPOR
T
ANT
SAFETY NO
TICE & WARNING
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish
a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer
or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.
Users of this a
ppliance ar
e her
eby warned that the burning of gas can
r
esult in lo
w–le
v
el exposur
e to some of the listed substances,
including benzene
,
f
ormaldeh
yde
, and soot, due primarily to the
incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid petr
oleum (LP) fuels.
Exhaust ducts should be kept free of obstructions and properly
exhausted dryers will minimize exposure.