Whirlpool LDR3822B Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
IMPORTANT SAFEIY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, elect&al shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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Read all instructions before using your dryer.
0 Install an&r store dryer where it will not
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Do not machine wash or machine dry items
be exposed to the weather.
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with
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Do not tamper with the controls.
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning
solvents, and other flammable fluids. The
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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.
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
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Do not allow children to operate, play with or
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children
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Do not allow lint to buildup inside the dryer
when your dryer is used near children.
or exhaust system. Cleaning should be
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Do not reach into a dryer if the drum
done periodically by a qualified person.
is moving.
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Cfean lint screen before or after each load.
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When removing from service or discarding
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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.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
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Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat
the Installation Instructions.
sensitive materials with heat.
Understanding your responsibilities
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Never operate the dryer il:
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Be sure that your dryer:
-it Is not working right (i.e. noisy,
-is properly installed and leveled on a
too hot).
floor that can support the weight in a
-it is damaged.
well-rentilated room:
- parta are missing.
-is connected to the proper outlet and
-all panels are not in place.
electrical supply.’
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or
-is properly connected to fuel and
missing.
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
vented outdoors).*
electrical power before attempting to
-is not installed against draperies or
service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if
curtains, or on carpet.’
you have a gas dryer.
-is located in an area where the tempera-
@ Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
ture is above 45°F (7%).
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items
-is properly maintained.
may contain some oil after laundering.
-is used only for jobs normally expected
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may
of home clothes dryers.
smoke or catch fiie by itself.
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
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Store flammable solvents or fluids away
it property.
from your dryer.
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Dry deaning solvents or fluids should
‘See the Installation Instructions for com-
never be put directly into your dryer.
plete information.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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