Whirlpool LE6150XS 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 ail instructions before using the
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DO NOT tamper with the controls.
dryer.
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You are responsible for making sure
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NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
that your dryer is installed, repaired and
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
has parts replaced by a qualified person.
gasoline or flammable fluids in the dryer.
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder
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FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to materi-
and air dry fabrics containing these
als can result from:
materials.
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NEVER allow children to operate, play
- drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
with or crawl inside the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children.
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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is
moving.
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allowing lint build-up inside the dryer or
exhaust system. Cleaning should be
done periodically by a qualified person.
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Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
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When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS
remove the door to prevent accidental
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
entrapment.
cals, etc. pile up around or under the
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DO NOT install or store dryer where it will
dryer.
be exposed to the weather.
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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
the Installation Instructions.
- 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 attempt-
ing to service the dryer. Shut off GAS
VALVE if you have a gas dryer.
- 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 tem-
perature is above 45°F (7°C).
- is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
- is properly connected to fuel and ex-
haust systems.*
- is not installed against drapes or cur-
tains.’
- is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to oper-
ate it properly.
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You are responsible for making sure
that your dryer:
- is properly maintained.
*See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
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