Whirlpool 3LE5710XM - Manual (Page 3)

Important safety instructions
A WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persoris
when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the foiiowing:
Read these iaundry instructions carefuiiy (or important use and safety
Information betöre using your dryer.
NEVER dry items cleaned, washed, youarepersonaliyresponsibletormak-
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gas- ing sure that your dryer is installed,
oline, or flammable fluids in the dryer. The repaired and parts replaced by a
fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EX- qualified person.
PIGSION. ALWAYS hand launder and air use aniy fabric softeners specifically la-
dry fabrics containing these materials. beled as not being harmtui to the dryer.
NEVER allow children to operate, play FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE ta materials
with, or crawl inside the dryer. Close su- can result fram:
pervisian af children is necessary when • drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
the dryer is used near children,
sensitive materials with heat.
When discarding an aid dryer, ALWAYS • allowing lint build-up inside the dryer or
remove the door to prevent accidental exhaust system - cleaning shauld be
entrapment.
done periodically by a qualified
DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is person.
moving.
Clean lint screen before or after each
DO NOT install or store dryer where it will load.
be exposed to the weather.
DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
DO NOT tamper with the controls. cals,etc. pile uparcund or underthe dryer.
Dryer must be electrically graunded. See the "Installation Instructions."
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if...
• if is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
• if is damaged.
• parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
• all panels are not in place.
• the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gas­
oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
turn off electrical power before attempting
to service the dryer.
You are personally responsible for making
sure that your dryer...
• is properly maintained.
• is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room* on a floor that can sup­
port the weight.
• is located in an area where the tempera­
ture is above 45 F (7.2 C).
• is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply*
• is properly connected to exhaust
systems.*
• is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*
• is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
• is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly,
*See “Installation Instructions” for com­
plete information.