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

lnstructbns

before

using

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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 result

from:

 

 

 

containing

these

materials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-drying rubber, rubber-like and heat sensitive

NEVER albw 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 shouki be done

used near children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

periodically by a qualified person.

 

DO NOT reach into a dryer if the drum is

 

 

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moving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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When discarding an old dryer, ALWAYS

 

etc. pile up around or under the dryer.

remove the door to prevent accidental

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

entrapment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dryer must

be electrically

grounded.

See the

DO NOT install

or store

dryer

where

it will

be

Installation

 

Instructions.

 

 

 

exposed

to the

weather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT tamper with the controls.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTfONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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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 hose, damaged or missing.

ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leaving on vacation ff you have a gas dryer. 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.

You are responsible for maklng 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 boated in an area where the temperature Is above 45°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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Whirlpool TGDIJOOW, TEDL200W Important Safety Instructions, Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities