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Dryer Safety Tips:
Clean the lint filter after every load--this will help reduce the amount of lint accumulation between cleanings.
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 professional at least once a year.
Never run your dryer while it is unattended.
Never dry clothes saturated with anything combustible such as gas, chemicals, etc. This may ignite a spark during drying and cause a fire. If these items must be dried be sure to wash thoroughly several times using heavy detergent. It is best to air dry these items.
Do not store combustible items near your clothes dryer.
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 sources, making it less expensive to operate washers and dryers.
To help reduce drying times, use a wash cycle with a fast spin 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 also be a fire hazard.
Do Not 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 a 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 upon 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 F.
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