Whirlpool cabrio WGD7600XW1, Use And Care Manual

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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.
WARNIN G
Fire Hazar d
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 d eath
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.
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.
■ 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
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
g asoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anythin g that has ever had anythin g
flammable on it (even after washin g ).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anythin g that has ever had any type of oil on
it (includin g cookin g oils).
Items containin g foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by usin g 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 G UIDE on the next page.