Whirlpool LE5200XT - Manual (Page 3)

Important Safety Instmctions
^WARNING
To raduo* tho risk of firo, oloctrical shock, or
injury to parsons whan using your drysr, follow
basic precautions, Including ths following:
• Road all Instructions bsfbra using
ths dryer.
• NEVER dry items cleaned, washed,
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
gasoline or flammable fluids in the
dryer. The fumes can create a HRE
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics
containing these materials.
• 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.
• DO NOT reach into a dryer if the
drum is moving.
• When discarding an oid dryer,
ALWAYS remove the door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
• DO NOT install or store dryer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
• DO NOT tamper with the controls.
• You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer is installed,
repaired and has parts replaced by a
qualified person.
• Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the
dryer.
• RRE 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. Cleaning
should be done periodically by a
qualified person.
• Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
• DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up arourid or
under the dryer.
• Dryer must be electrically grounded.
S b 9 the Installation Instmctions.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instructions
• 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.
• ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation if you
have a gas dryer.
• ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord or turn off electrical power
before attempting to service the
dryer. Shut off VALVE if you
have a gas dryer.
• You are responsible for making
sure that your dryer:
-is properly maintained.
and your responsibilities
-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 (T’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 Instructbns for
complete information.