Whirlpool ELECTRIC LE5795XM - Manual (Page 3)

Your
Responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and yaur "Dryer Guide" carefully for
important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer...
• is installed by a qualified insfaller.
• is properly maintained.
• is installed in an area protected
from the weather.
• is properly installed and leveled in
a well ventilated room* on a floor
that can support the weight.
• is located in an area where the tem­
perature is above 45°F (7.2°C).
• is connected to the right kind of out­
let, electric supply and grounding*
• is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems*
• is used only for jobs normally ex­
pected of home clothes dryers.
• is not run where there may beexplo-
sive fumes.
• is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the "Installation Instructions" for
complefe information.
Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup­
ply cord or turn off electrical
power before attempting to
service the dryer. Shut off the
GAS VALVE if yours is a gas dryer.
ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation.
NEVER use flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline,
kerosene) in or near your dryer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammable
fluids before putting them into
your dryer.
NEVER dry items containing
wax or paint in the dryer. The
fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD.
FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
some materials can result from:
• drying heat-sensitive mate­
rials with heat (see page4).
• operating the dryer with the
lint screen loose, damaged or
missing.
• allowing lint to build up inside
the dryer (see page9).
NEVER allow children to oper­
ate, play with, or crawl inside
the dryer.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER operate the dryer it...
• it is not working right.
• it is damaged.
• parts are missing.
• all panels are not in place.
DO NOT let dust, lint, paper,
rags, chemicals, etc., pile up
around or under the dryer. DO
NOT install against drapes or
curtains.
• FOR YOUR SAFETY •
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI­
CAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN
FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
•FOR YOUR SAFETY*
DO NOT STORE OR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.