Whirlpool Gas Dryers - Manual (Page 4)

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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 previ-
ously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors 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.
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DRYER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not repair or replace any part of the
dryer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically 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 dryer and exhaust vent
should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
• See Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.