Important Safety Instructions; Additional Safety Instructions And Your Responsibilities - Whirlpool LE9200XW Use And Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons when using your dryer, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before
using the dryer.
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NEVER dry items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
launder and air dry fabrics contain-
ing these materials.
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NEVER allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children.
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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
drum is moving.
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When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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DO NOT install or store dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
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DO NOT tamper with the controls.
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You are responsible for
making sure that your dryer
is installed, repaired and has parts
replaced by a qualified person.
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Use only fabric softeners specifi-
tally labeled as not being harmful
to the dryer.
* FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can result from:
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat.
-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Clean-
ing should be done periodically
by a qualified person.
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Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.
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Dryer must be electrically
grounded. See the Installation
Instructions.
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Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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NEVER operate the dryer if:
- is properly installed and leveled
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
on a floor that can support the
- it is damaged.
weigh1 in a well ventilated room.'
- parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
- is located in an area where the
- all panels are not in place.
temperature is above 45°F (7.2"C)
- the lint screen is loose, damaged - is connected to the proper outlet
or missing. and electrical supply.'
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
- is properly connected to fuel and
before leaving on vacation if you have
exhaust systems.'
a gas dryer.
- is not installed against drapes or
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
curtains.*
cord or turn off electrical power before
- is used only for jobs normally
attempting to service the dryer. Shut
expected of home clothes dryers.
off GAS VALVE if you have a gas dryer.
-is not used by anyone unable to
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You are responsible for making
operate it properly.
sure that your dryer:
'See the lnstallatron Instructions for
-is properly maintained.
complete information.