Whirlpool RGC3622B Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
IMPORTANT SAFEnr INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the rtsk of fire, electricel shock., or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precsutions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using your dryer.
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Install and/or 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 0 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 perk&ally by a qualified person.
is moving.
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Clean 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 mbber, rubber-like, and heat
the Installation Instructions.
sensitive materiels with heat.
Understanding your responsibilities
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Never operate the dryer if:
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Se 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 dsmaged.
well-ventilated room:
-parts 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 properfy 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 property maintained.
may contain some oil after laundering. -is used only for jobs normally expected
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may
of home dothes dryers.
smoke or wtch tire by itself.
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
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Store flammable solvents or fluids away
it properly.
from your dryer.
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Dry cleaning 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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