Whirlpool LE444UXW 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:
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Read all instructions before
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You are responsible for
using the dryer.
making sure that your dryer
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NEVER dry items cleaned,
is installed, repaired and parts
washed, soaked in or spotted with
replaced by a qualified person.
wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
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Use only fabric softeners specifi-
create a FIRE HAZARD or
tally labeled as not being harmful
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
to the dryer.
launder and air dry fabrics contain-
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE
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ing these materials.
materials can result from:
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NEVER allow children to operate,
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat.
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
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Close supervision of children IS
allowtng lint build-up inside the
necessary when the dryer is used
dryer or exhaust system. Clean-
near children.
ing should be done periodically
by a qualified person.
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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
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Clean lint screen before or after
drum is moving.
each load.
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When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
prevent accidental entrapment.
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.
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DO NOT install or store dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
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Dryer must be electrically
grounded. See the Installation
Instructions.
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DO NOT tamper with the controls.
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Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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NEVER operate the dryer if:
- il 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.
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is properly installed and leveled
on a floor that can support the
weight in a well ventilated room.*
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is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7.2%).
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is connected to the proper outlet
and electrical supply.’
- is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.*
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is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.
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is not used by anyone unable to
operale it properly.
*See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.