Whirlpool LEC8858EZ0 Use And Care Manual page 4

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:
• Read all instructions before using
the dryer.
eDo not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gaso-
line, dry-cleaning solvents, other
flammable, or explosive substan-
ces as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
oDo not allow children to play on
or in the dryer. Close supervision
of children is necessary when the
dryer is used near children.
eBefore the dryer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the
door to the drying compartment.
eDo not reach into the dryer if the
drum is moving.
eDo not install or store the dryer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
eDo not tamper with controls.
eDo 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.
eDo not use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer
of the fabric softener or product.
eDo not use heat to dry articles
containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials.
eClean lint screen before or after
each load.
*Keep area around the exhaust
opening and adjacent surrounding
areas free from the accumulation
of lint, dust, and dirt.
*The interior of the machine and
exhaust duct should be cleaned
periodically by qualified service
personnel.
eSee Installation Instructions for
grounding requirements.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS