Whirlpool 340 1094 - Manual (Page 4)

D R Y E R S A F E T Y
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, eiectrical shock, or
injury to persons when using your dryer, foiiow
basic precautions, inciuding the foiiowing:
• Read all instructions before using
your dryer.
• Dryer must be electrically grounded.
See the Installation Instructions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Store flammable solvents or fluids away
from your dryer.
»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.
• Do not allow lint to build up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should
be done periodically by a qualified person.
Do not allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside your dryer. Supervise
children when they are near your dryer.
Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
is moving.
Install and/or store dryer where it will not
be exposed to the weather.
Do not tamper with the controls.
Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power before attempting to
service your dryer. Also, shut off gas
valve if you have a gas dryer.
When removing from service or discard­
ing a dryer, always remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
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Understanding your responsibilties
• Be sure that your dryer;
-is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
-is properly installed in a well-ventilated
room and leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
vented outdoors).*
-is not installed against draperies or cur­
tains, or on carpet.*
-is properly maintained, repaired, and has
parts replaced by a qualified person.
-is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
• Never operate the dryer if:
- it is damaged.
- parts are missing.
- all panels are not in place.
- the lint screen is loose, damaged, or
missing.
* See the Installation Instructions for com­
plete information.