Whirlpool 3405792 Use And Care Manual page 4

DRYE R S A F E T Y
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
•Read all instructions before using
the dryer.
•Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gaso-
line, dry-cleaning solvents, other
flammable, or explosive substan-
ces as they give off vapours that
could ignite or explode.
•Do not allow children to play on
or in the dryer. Close supervision
of children is necessary when the
dryer is used near children.
•Before the dryer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the
door to the drying compartment.
•Do not reach into the dryer if the
drum is moving.
•Do not install or store the dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not repair or replace any part
of the dryer or attempt any servic-
ing unless specifically
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
recommended in this Use and
Care Guide or in published
user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to
carry out.
•Do not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer
of the fabric softener or product.
•Do not use heat to dry articles
containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials.
•Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
•Keep area around the exhaust
opening and adjacent surrounding
areas free from the accumulation
of lint, dust, and dirt.
•The interior of the machine and
exhaust duct should be cleaned
periodically by qualified service
personnel.
•See Installation Instructions for
grounding requirements.