Dryer safety tips
* Clean the lint screen after every load. Your clothes will dry quicker, your dryer will operate more efficiently AND you'll reduce the fire hazard.
* Softener sheets can cause a waxy build-up on the lint screen. Wash the lint screen in warm soapy water and dry it completely before replacing it in the dryer.
* Have the interior of the dryer, lint screen and exhaust duct cleaned by a qualified service technician every 18 months.
* Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is clogged or missing.
* Do not block the flow of ventilating air. Keep the area around machine and the exhaust opening clutter free.
Environmental safety tips:
* The best time to do laundry is during the early morning or late evening. There is usually less demand on the energy resources making it less expensive to operate washers and dryers.
* To reduce drying times, use a wash cycle with a fast spin speed to remove water from heavy items.
* Choose the automatic drying cycle for accurate drying time to save energy and time.
* Do not exhaust the dryer into any vent connection, gas vent, chimney or crawl space. This could create a fire hazard from expelled lint.
Preventative Maintenance safety tips:
* Clean the lint trap after each load.
* Vacuum the area around the appliance weekly
* Inspect and clean the vent tube monthly.
* Keep the area around the dryer clear of combustible items.
* Inspect the gas line for corrosion or "kinks."
* Inspect the electrical supply cord for fraying, cracking or exposed wires.
* Do not leave damp items in a warm or hot dryer --- start the drying cycle immediately.
Don't Leave Wet Clothes Inside Your Dryer:
Leaving damp clothes inside the drum may have adverse effects. A chemical chain reaction may occur when and if the conditions are right. Spontaneous ignition has proved to be the source of numerous laundry fires. The damp cloth plus the hot dry environment creates the conditions that support unassisted combustion. Once a fire starts inside the clothes drum it has the opportunity to grow and consume everything that is combustible. Lint in the trap, around the outside of the drum, under and behind the machine is fuel that ignites easily. When the fire reaches the outside of the machine, it is free and will search for more fuel. Any clothing piled up on the floor in front of the washer and dryer becomes that fuel. Unchecked fire will double its' size every minute, and will quickly reach ceiling temperatures of 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit.
* Clean the lint screen after every load. Your clothes will dry quicker, your dryer will operate more efficiently AND you'll reduce the fire hazard.
* Softener sheets can cause a waxy build-up on the lint screen. Wash the lint screen in warm soapy water and dry it completely before replacing it in the dryer.
* Have the interior of the dryer, lint screen and exhaust duct cleaned by a qualified service technician every 18 months.
* Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is clogged or missing.
* Do not block the flow of ventilating air. Keep the area around machine and the exhaust opening clutter free.
Environmental safety tips:
* The best time to do laundry is during the early morning or late evening. There is usually less demand on the energy resources making it less expensive to operate washers and dryers.
* To reduce drying times, use a wash cycle with a fast spin speed to remove water from heavy items.
* Choose the automatic drying cycle for accurate drying time to save energy and time.
* Do not exhaust the dryer into any vent connection, gas vent, chimney or crawl space. This could create a fire hazard from expelled lint.
Preventative Maintenance safety tips:
* Clean the lint trap after each load.
* Vacuum the area around the appliance weekly
* Inspect and clean the vent tube monthly.
* Keep the area around the dryer clear of combustible items.
* Inspect the gas line for corrosion or "kinks."
* Inspect the electrical supply cord for fraying, cracking or exposed wires.
* Do not leave damp items in a warm or hot dryer --- start the drying cycle immediately.
Don't Leave Wet Clothes Inside Your Dryer:
Leaving damp clothes inside the drum may have adverse effects. A chemical chain reaction may occur when and if the conditions are right. Spontaneous ignition has proved to be the source of numerous laundry fires. The damp cloth plus the hot dry environment creates the conditions that support unassisted combustion. Once a fire starts inside the clothes drum it has the opportunity to grow and consume everything that is combustible. Lint in the trap, around the outside of the drum, under and behind the machine is fuel that ignites easily. When the fire reaches the outside of the machine, it is free and will search for more fuel. Any clothing piled up on the floor in front of the washer and dryer becomes that fuel. Unchecked fire will double its' size every minute, and will quickly reach ceiling temperatures of 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit.