Whirlpool LG968lXW 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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NEVER dry items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
launder and air dry fabrics contain-
ing these materials.
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NEVER allow children to operate,
play 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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When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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DO NOT install or store dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
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DO NOT tamper with the controls.
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You are responsible for
making sure that your
dryer is installed, repaired and
parts replaced by a qualified
person.
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Use only fabric softeners specifi-
tally labeled as not being harmful
to the dryer.
* FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can result from:
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat.
- allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Clean-
ing should be done periodically
by a qualified person.
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Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
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DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.
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Dryer must be electrically
grounded. See the Installation
Instructions.
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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 vacalion 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.’
- is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7.2%)
- is connected to the proper outlet
and electrical supply.’
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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.
-is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.