Important Safety Lnstrudlons; Additional Safety Instructions And Your Responsibilities - Whirlpool LE4440XW Use And Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the rlsk of fire, electrical shock, or
Injury to persons when uslng your dryer, follow
bask precautions, lncludlng the followlng:
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Read all lnstructlons before uslng
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You are responsible for maklng
the dryer.
sure that your dryer
is installed,
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NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
qualified person.
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
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Use only fabrii softeners specifically
dryer. The fumes can create a
FIRE labeled as not being harmful to the
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS dryer.
hand launder and air dry fabrics
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
containing these materials.
materials can result from:
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NEVER
allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitiie materials with heat.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
-allowing lint build-up inside the
near
children.
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
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DO
NOT reach into a dryer if the
should be done periodically by a
drum is moving.
qualified person.
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Clean lint Screen before or after
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When discarding an ok4 dryer,
each bad.
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
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DO NOT install or store dryer where
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
it will be exposed to the weather.
under the dryer.
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DO NOT
tamper with the controls.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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NEVER operate the bryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
-ii is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.
-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well ventilated room.*
-is located in an area where the
temperature is above 4!YF (7°C).
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.'
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.'
-is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.
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ALWAYS
unplug the power supply
cord or turn off electrical power
before attempting to service the
dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if you
have a gas dryer.
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You are responsible for maklng
sure that your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
-is used only for jobs normally
expected of home dothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
'See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
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