Whirlpool 3XWGD5705SW0 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
WARNING:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using the dryer.
Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the room
meets the appropriate ventilation requirements specified in
the national installation regulations. Make sure the room
containing the dryer has an adequate air supply for gas
combustion and/or drying operation. A window or
equivalent means of ventilation must be opened in the
room when the dryer is in use (an equivalent form of
opening includes an adjustable louvre, hinged panel, or
other means of ventilation that opens directly to outside
air).
Keep a minimum clearance of 4" (10 cm) between the rear
of the dryer and any wall.
The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of
other types of gas appliances which take their air supply for
safe combustion from the same room. There has to be
adequate ventilation to replace exhausted air and thus
avoid the back-flow of gases into the room from appliances
burning other fuels, including open fires, when operating
the tumble dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance
manufacturers.
Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Installation
Instructions for minimum clearances).
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
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 doors to the drying compartment.
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A door
switch is fitted for your safety.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to
the weather.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be
faulty.
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any maintenance unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only be
carried out by competent service personnel.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product. Follow their instructions.
Always use the cool-down period at end of drying cycle to
avoid a heat build-up in stored clothes.
Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do not
operate dryer without lint screen in place.
Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings 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 earthing instructions.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
Items that have been soiled with substances such as
cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be
washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent
before being dried in the dryer.
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles, and clothes or
pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in
the dryer.
The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
(cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a
temperature that ensures that the items will not be
damaged.
WARNING:
Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of
the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
spread out so that the heat is dissipated.