Whirlpool LG860WV 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
using the dryer.
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You are responsible for mak-
ing sure that your dryer is in-
. NEVER dry items cleaned,
stalled, repaired and has 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
cally labeled as not being harmful
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
to the dryer.
launder and air dry fabrics contain-
. FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
ing these materials.
materials can result from:
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NEVER allow children to operate,
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
heat sensitive materials with heat.
Close supervision of children is
-allowing lint build-up inside the
necessary when the dryer is used
dryer or exhaust system. Clean-
near children.
ing should be done periodically
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DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
by a qualified person.
drum is moving.
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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
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
prevent accidental entrapment.
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
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DO NOT install or store dryer
under the dryer.
where it will be exposed to the
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Dryer must be electrically
weather.
grounded. See the Installation
Instructions.
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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:
- is properly installed and leveled
- it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot). on a floor that can support the
- it is damaged. weight in a well ventilated room.’
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
- is located in an area where the
-all panels are not in place.
temperature is above 45°F (7.2%).
-the lint screen is loose, damaged
- is connected to the proper outlet
or missing.
and electrical supply.*
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ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
- is properly connected to fuel and
before leaving on vacation if you have
exhaust systems.’
a qas dryer.
-is not installed against drapes or
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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.
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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