Whirlpool EL2020W - Manual (Page 3)

I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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 the
dryer.
• NEVER dry items cleaned, washed, soaked
in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or
flammable fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
create a HRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.
• NEVER allow children to operate, play with
or crawl inside the dryer. Close supervision
of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
• 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.
• RRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to materials
can result from:
• DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is
moving.
• When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS
remove the door to prevent accidental
entrapment.
• DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
• DO NOT tamper with the controls.
-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat sensitive
materials with heat.
-aibwing lint build-up insbe the dryer or
exhaust system. Cleaning shoub be done
periodically by a qualified person.
• Clean lint screen before or after each load.
> DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chembals,
etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
> Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the
Installation Instructbns.
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Additional safety instructions and 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.
• ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacatbn if you have a gas dryer.
• ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
turn off electrical power before attempting to
servbe the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
you have a gas dryer.
• You are responsible for making sure that
your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
-is properly installed and leveled on a floor
that can support the weight in a well
ventilated room.*
- is located in an area where the temperature
is above 45®F (7°C).
- is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
- is properly connected to fuel and exhaust
systems.*
- is not installed against drapes or curtains.*
- is used only for jobs normally expected of
home cbthes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
*See the Installatbn Instructbns for complete
information.