Whirlpool EL3030W, GL3030W, Gl2020W, EL2020W operating instructions Important Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical stiock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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Read all

instructions

before

uslng

the

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You

are responsible

for

maklng

sure that

dryer.

your

dryer

is installed,

repaired

and

has parts

NEVER dry

items

deaned. washed,

soaked

replaced

by a qualified

person.

in or spotted

with

wax,

paint,

gasoline

or

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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.

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FIRE

HAZARD

and

DAMAGE to materials

ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics

can resuft

from:

containing

these

materials.

-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat sensitive

NEVER allow children to operate, play with

materials

with

heat.

or crawl inside the dryer. Close supervision

-allowing lint build-up inside the dryer or

of children is necessary when the dryer is

exhaust system. Cleaning should be done

used near children.

periodically by a qualified person.

DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is

l Clean lint screen before or after each load.

moving.

When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS

l DC NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,

etc. pile up around or under the dryer.

remove the door to prevent accidental

Dryer

must

be electrically

grounded.

See the

entrapment.

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DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be

Installation

Instructions.

exposed

to the weather.

DO NOT tamper with the controls.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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 loose, damaged or missing.

l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leaving on vacation if 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 making 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 located in an area where the temperature is above 4S°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.

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