Whirlpool COMPACT DRYERS warranty Understanding Safety, What to do if YOU Smell GAS

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Understanding Safety

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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Contents Laundry UseAndCareNumber Dealer Serial Number DealerPurchase Date What to do if YOU Smell GAS Understanding SafetyUnderstanding your responsibilities Important Safety InstructionsKnowing Your Dryer’s Features Operating Your Dryer Before starting your dryerStarting or stopping your dryer Using the Damp Dry cycle Selecting a cycleChanging a selection Cycle and Time Using the Tumble PRESS* cycleUsing the Fluff Air cycle no heat Type of Load RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FabricsDelicate Fabrics Type of Load Cottons and LinensPermanent PRESS, Synthetics and Blends KnitsDryer Maintenance-every loadMaintenance-as needed Caring ForCleaning the dryer interior Cleaning the dryer exteriorRemoving accumulated lint Laundry Before you dryIii On next Drying special-care itemsPillows, stuffed toys Blankets and woolensTinted, dyed or noncolorfast items Towels Washable knits Diapers, baby clothes Elastic itemsFlame- retardant finishes Napped items Quilted, down- filled itemsUsing dryer fabric softeners Saving energyVacation care TGreasy Spots Lint Solving laundering problemsProblem CAUSES/SOLUTIONSSlow drying ShrinkingDryer will not run If You Need Assistance Or ServiceProblem Check the Following Before calling for assistanceCall an authorized Whirlpool service center If you need assistanceIf you need FSP* replace- ment parts Whirlpool will not PAY for Dryer Warranty