Kenmore 796.8099, Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. This appliance must be
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
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WARNING
— Improper connection
oftheequipment-groundingconductorcanresult
in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly
grounded.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
• Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in
the installation instructions. Electrical shock can result
if the dryer is not properly grounded.
•
Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as
described in this manual. Electrical shock can result
if the dryer is not properly grounded.
• Install and store the dryer where it will not be
exposedtotemperaturesbelowfreezingor
exposedtotheweather.
• All repairs and servicing must be performed
by an authorized servicer unless specifically
recommended in this Owner’s Guide. Use only
authorized factory parts. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock,
or death.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install
the dryer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock,
or death.
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WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followedtominimizetheriskoffireorexplosion,electricshock,ortopreventpropertydam -
age, personal injury, or loss of life.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized
power circuit to avoid electrical overload. Improper
power circuit can melt, creating electrical shock and/or
fire hazard.
•
Remove all packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly. Failure to do so can
result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
• Placedryeratleast18in.abovethefloorfora
garage installation. Failure to do so can result in
death, explosion, fire, or burns.
• Keep all packaging from children. Packaging material
can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of
suffocation.
•
Do not install nearby heat item.
Such as stove,
cooking oven. Failure to do so can cause deform,
smoke and fire.
• Do not place candle and cigarettes on top of the
product. Failure to do so can cause deform, smoke
and fire.
• Remove all protective vinyl film from the product.
Failure to do so can cause deform, smoke and fire.