Important Safety Insb'uctlons; And Your Responsibilities - Whirlpool LE5200XT Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
• Read all Instru_lone before using
the dryer.
• NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
soaked in or spoiled with wax, peJnt,
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
dryer. The fumes can create a FIRE
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.
• 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.
• DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
drum is moving.
• When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
• DO NOT install or store dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
• DO NOT tamper with the controls.
• You ,.re req_ons_le for making
sum that your dryer is installed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
qualified person.
• Use only fabric softeners specifically
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. Cleaning
should be done periodically by a
qualified person.
• Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
• DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.
• Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.
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Additional s afetyinstructions a ndyourresponsibilities
• NEVER operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too
hot).
- it is damaged.
- parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
- all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.
• ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.
• 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.
• You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
-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 45°F (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.*
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
"See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.