Whirlpool WED7300XW Owners Manual - Page 4

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW Good air flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions. The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good air flow. WARNING Maintain good air flow ■ Cleaning your lint screen before each load. ■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. ■ Use the shortest length of vent possible. ■ Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; each bend and curve reduces air flow. Good Better ■ Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood. ■ Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check. ■ Clear away items from the front of dryer. QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. For a summary of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page. 4