Whirlpool 3396304 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using your dryer. l Install and/or store dryer where it will not
l Do not machine wash or machine dry items
be exposed to the weather.
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with
l Do not tamper with the controls.
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning
solvents, and other flammable fluids. The
l You are responsible for making sure that
fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
your dryer is installed, repaired and has
Always hand wash and line dry items
parts replaced by a qualified person.
containing these materials.
l Use only fabric softeners specifically
l Do not allow children to operate, play with or
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children
l Do not allow lint to build up inside the dryer
when your dryer is used near children.
or exhaust system. Cleaning should be
l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
done periodically by a qualified person.
is moving.
l Clean lint screen before or after each load.
l When removing from seTvice or discarding
l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
a dryer, always remove the door to prevent
etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
accidental entrapment.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat-
the Installation Instructions.
sensitive materials with heat.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Never operate the dryer if:
l Be sure that your dryer:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
-is properly installed and leveled on a floor
-it is damaged.
that can support the weight in a well-
- parts are missing.
ventilated room.*
-all panels are not in place.
-is connected to the proper outlet and
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or
electrical supply.’
missing.
-is properly connected to fuel and exhaust
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
systems (gas dryers must be vented
electrical power before attempting to
outdoors).’
service your dryer. Also, shut off gas valve
-is not installed against draperies or
if you have a gas dryer.
curtains, or on carpet.’
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
-is located in an area where the tempera-
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items
ture is above 45°F (7%).
may contain some oil after laundering.
-is properly maintained.
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may
-is used only for jobs normally expected of
smoke or catch fire by itself.
home clothes dryers.
l Store flammable solvents or fluids away
-is not used by anyone unable to operate it
from your dryer.
properly.
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer.
*See the Installation Instructions for com-
plete information.
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