Whirlpool LER5848DQ0 Clothes Dryer User Manual


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