Whirlpool 3401083 Use And Care Manual page 4

Imt3ortant Safetv 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 your
dryer.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
the Installation Instructions.
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Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry
cleaning solvents or other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion. Always hand wash
and line dry items containing these
materials.
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Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These
items may contain some oil after laun-
dering. Due to the remaining oil, the
fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
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Store flammable solvents or fluids away
from your dryer.
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Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer.
. Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cals, etc. pile up around or under the
dryer.
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Do not allow lint to buildup inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should
be done periodically by a qualified
person.
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Do not allow children to operate, play with
or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise
children when your dryer is used near
children.
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Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
is moving.
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Install and/or store dryer where it will not
be exposed to the weather.
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Do not tamper with the controls.
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Do not dry rubber, rubber-like or heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
@Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electriial power before attempting to
service your dryer. Also, shut off gas
valve if you have a gas dryer.
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When removing from service or discard-
ing a dryer, always remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
Understanding your responsibilities
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Be sure that your dryer:
- is used only for jobs normally expected of
-is located in an area where the
home clothes dryers.
temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
-is properly installed in a well-ventilated
it properly.
room and leveled on a floor that can
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Never operate the dryer if:
support the weight.'
- it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
-is connected to the proper outlet and
- it is damaged.
electrical supply.'
- parts are missing.
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
- all panels are not in place.
vented outdoors).*
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or
-is not installed against draperies or
missing.
curtains, or on carpet.*
*See the Installation Instructions for com-
-is properly maintained, repaired and has
plete information.
parts replaced by a qualified person.
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