Whirlpool BYCCD3421W0 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 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
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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 build-up 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 periodically 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 rubber, rubber-like, and heat
the Installation Instructions.
sensitive materials with heat.
Understanding your responslbllities
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Never operate the dryer if:
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Be 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 damaged.
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 properly connected to fuel and
missing.
exhaust systems.’
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
-is not installed against draperies or
electrical power before attempting to
curtains, or on carpet.’
service your dryer.
-is located in an area where the tempera-
. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
ture is above 45°F (7°C).
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items
-is properly maintained.
may contain some oil after laundering.
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may
-is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
smoke or catch fire by itself.
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Store flammable solvents or fluids away
from your dryer.
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Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer.
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
it property.
*See the Installation Instructions for com-
plete information.
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