Appliance Safety Tips & Error Code Guide

Essential safety practices to keep your household appliances operating safely, along with a quick reference guide to common manufacturer error codes

Appliance Safety Guidelines

Dryer Fire Prevention

• Lint Trap Cleaning: Clean the lint screen before or after every single load to ensure proper airflow and prevent flammable lint accumulation.

• Vent Maintenance: Inspect and clean the exterior ductwork and exhaust vent at least once a year to remove built-up lint and debris.

• Avoid Crushed Vent Hoses: Ensure the flexible duct behind the dryer isn't pinched, kinked, or crushed against the wall, which restricts airflow and creates extreme heat buildup.

• No Overnight Drying: Avoid running your clothes dryer when you are sleeping or out of the house so you can respond immediately if an issue arises.

• Burning Smell Protocol: If you detect a burning odor, immediately stop the cycle, turn off power at the outlet or breaker, and inspect the drum and vent before re-using.

Gas Range Safety

• Gas Smell Check: If you smell gas (a rotten-egg odor), turn off the burners, extinguish open flames, do not operate electrical switches, and leave the area immediately before calling gas services.

• Burner Ignition Check: Ensure burners ignite promptly when turned on. If a burner clicks repeatedly without lighting, turn it off and clear any obstructions around the igniter.

• Burner Cap Cleaning: Regularly clean burner caps and ports to remove food spillovers, grease, and residue that cause uneven flames or ignition delays.

Annual Gas Inspection: Schedule an annual professional inspection of your gas connections, valves, and lines to verify leak-free operation.