Whirlpool WHD3090G Owners Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: n Read all instructions before using the dryer. n Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. . n Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. n Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. n Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the doors to the drying compartment. n Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. n Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather. n Do not tamper with controls. n Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. n Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. n Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. n Clean lint screen before or after each load. n Keep the grille on the rear of the dryer free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. n The interior of the appliance should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. n See "Electrical Requirements" in "Installation Instructions" for grounding instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3