Whirlpool TEDL200W 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:
l Read all lnstructbns before using the
l You are responsible for maklng sure that
dryer.
your dryer
is installed, repaired and has parts
l NEVER
dry items deaned. washed, soaked
replaced by a qualified person.
in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline or
l
Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled
flammable fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
as not being harmful to the dryer.
create a
FIRE HAZARD
or
EXPLOSION.
ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics
l FIRE HAZARD
and
DAMAGE
to materials
containing these materials.
can result from:
l NEVER
albw children to operate, play with
-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat sensitive
or crawl inside the dryer. Close supervision
materials with heat.
of children is necessary when the dryer is
-allowing lint build-up inside the dryer or
used near children.
exhaust system. Cleaning shouki be done
l
DO
NOT
reach into a dryer if the drum is
periodically by a qualified person.
moving.
l
Clean lint screen before or after each load.
l
When discarding an
old
dryer,
ALWAYS
l DO NOT
let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
remove the door to prevent accidental
etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
entrapment.
l
Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the
l DO NOT
install or store dryer where it will be
Installation Instructions.
exposed to the weather.
l DO NOT
tamper with the controls.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTfONS -
Additional safety instructions and your
responsibilities
l 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 hose, damaged or
missing.
l ALWAYS
shut off the gas valve before
leaving on vacation ff you
have a gas dryer.
l 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.
l You are responsible for maklng sure that
your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
-is properly installed and leveled on a floor
that can support the weight in a well
ventilated room.*
- is boated in an
area
where the temperature
Is above 45°F (7°C).
- is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
- is properly connected to fuel and exhaust
systems.*
- 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.