Dryer Safety - Whirlpool GGC9858EZ0 Use & Care Manual

DRYER SAFETY

WARNING –
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
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Do not dry articles 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.
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Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children.
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Before the dryer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
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Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
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Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
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Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer
or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Guide or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
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Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
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Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam
rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
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Clean lint screen before or after each load.
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Keep area around the exhaust opening and
adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
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The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should
be cleaned periodically by qualified service
personnel.
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See Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.