Whirlpool EL2020W Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical stiock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before uslng the
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You are responsible for maklng sure that
dryer.
your dryer is installed, repaired and has parts
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NEVER dry items deaned. washed, soaked
replaced by a qualified person.
in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or
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Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled
flammable fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
as not being harmful to the dryer.
create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to materials
containing these materials.
can resuft from:
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NEVER allow children to operate, play with
-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat sensitive
or crawl inside the dryer. Close supervision
materials with heat.
of children is necessary when the dryer is
-allowing lint build-up inside the dryer or
used near children.
exhaust system. Cleaning should be done
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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is
periodically by a qualified person.
moving.
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Clean lint screen before or after each load.
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When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS
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DC NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
remove the door to prevent accidental
etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
entrapment.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the
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DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be
Installation Instructions.
exposed to the weather.
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DO NOT tamper with the controls.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instructions and your
responsibilities
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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.
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation if you have a gas dryer.
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
turn off electrical power before attempting to
service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
you have a gas dryer.
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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 4S°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 clothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for complete
information.
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