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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
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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.
Exhaust/Ducting:
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GasdryersMUSTbeexhaustedtotheoutside.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in fire or death.
• Thedryerexhaustsystemmustbeexhausted
to the outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is not
exhaustedoutdoors,somefinelintandlarge
amountsofmoisturewillbeexpelledintothe
laundry area.
An accumulation of
lint in any area of the home can create a health and
fire hazard.
• Useonlyrigidmetalorflexiblemetal4-in.
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for
exhaustingtotheoutside.Useofplasticorother
combustible ductwork can cause a fire. Punctured
ductwork can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes
otherwise restricted in use or during installation.
•
Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and you
should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The
end cap should have hinged dampers to prevent
backdraft when the dryer is not in use. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in fire or death.
•
Theexhaustductmustbe4in.(10.2cm)indiameter
withnoobstructions.Theexhaustductshouldbe
kept as short as possible. Make sure to clean any
old ducts before installing your new dryer. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in fire or death.
• Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is recommended for
use between the
dryer and the wall. In special installations when
it is impossible to make a connection with the
aboverecommendations,aUL-listedflexiblemetal
transition duct may be used between the dryer and
wall connection only. The use of this ducting will
affect drying time. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in fire or death.
• DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners
whichextendintotheductthatcouldcatchlintand
reducetheefficiencyoftheexhaustsystem. Secure
all joints with duct tape. For complete details, follow
the Installation Instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fire or death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAm FUNCTIONS
• Do not open the dryer door during steam cycles.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in a burn
hazard.
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Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammableorexplosivesubstancesastheygiveoff
vaporsthatcouldigniteorexplode.Failure to follow
these instructions can result in fire or death.
• Do not fill the steam feeder with gasoline, dry-
cleaningsolvents,orotherflammableorexplosive
substances. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in fire or death.
•
Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during
or after the steam cycle.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in a burn hazard.
• Do not fill the steam feeder with hot water (over
86°F/30°C).Failure to follow these instructions can
result in a burn hazard.
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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: