Whirlpool DRYERS - Manual (Page 4)

U N D E R S T A N D I N G S A F E T Y
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
^WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using your dryer.
• Do not machine wash or machine dry items
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning
solvents, and other flammable fluids. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Always hand wash and line dry items
containing these materials.
• Do not allow children to operate, play with or
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children
when your dryer is used near children.
• Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
is moving.
• When removing from service or discarding
a dryer, always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
• Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
• Install and/or store dryer where it will not
be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• You are responsible for making sure 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.
• Do not allow lint to 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.
Understanding your responsibilities
• 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.
• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power before attempting to
service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if
you have a gas dryer.
• Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items
may contain some oil after laundering.
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may
smoke or catch fire by itseif.
• Store flammable solvents or fluids away
from your dryer.
• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer.
• Be sure that your dryer:
-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well-ventilated room.*
-is connected to the proper outiet and
electrical supply.*
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
vented outdoors).*
-is not installed against draperies or
curtains, or on carpet.*
-is located in an area where the tempera­
ture is above 45°F (7°C).
-is properly maintained.
- is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properiy.
*See the Installation Instructions for com­
plete information.
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