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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death.
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 equipmentgrounding
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.
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 equipmentgrounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly
grounded.
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WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
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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:
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Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in
the installation instructions.
Electric shock can result
if the dryer is not properly grounded.
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Before use, the dryer must be properly installed as
described in this manual.
Electric shock can result if
the dryer is not properly grounded.
•
Install and store the dryer where it will not be
exposed to temperatures below freezing or
exposed to the weather.
•
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, electric 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, electric shock, or
death.
•
Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized
power circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Improper
power circuit can melt, creating electric 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.
•
Place dryer at least 18 in. above the floor for a
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.
•
Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
Failure to do so can
result in fire.
•
Do not place candles, smoking materials, or other
flammables on to top of the product.
Dripping wax,
smoke, or fire can result.
•
Remove all protective vinyl film from the product.
Failure to do so can cause product damage, smoke or
fire.
