Dryer safety – Whirlpool Gas Dryers User Manual

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WARNING –

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the

dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•

Read all instructions before using
the dryer.

•

Do not dry articles that have been previ-
ously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.

•

Do not allow children to play on or in
the dryer. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the dryer is used
near children.

•

Before the dryer is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door to the
drying compartment.

•

Do not reach into the dryer if the drum
is moving.

•

Do not install or store the dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.

•

Do not tamper with controls.

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DRYER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•

Do not repair or replace any part of the
dryer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Use and
Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.

•

Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by
the manufacturer of the fabric softener
or product.

•

Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-
like materials.

•

Clean lint screen before or after each load.

•

Keep area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from
the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

•

The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent
should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.

•

See Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.

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