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Is it normal for steam/smoke to come out the side of my dryer?

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i put my dads clothes in the dryer so i could wash mine and there is smoke or steam coming out the side....im not completely sure witch on but i think its steam. but anyways i got scared and turned it off because the laundry room is in the basement and my dads room is downstairs next to the basement and i don't want him to catch on fire lol but is it OK to turn it back on?