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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury
to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
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This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
INSTALLATION
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Before use, the appliance must be properly installed as described in this manual.
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Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload.
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To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
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The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded by qualified service personnel in accordance with
local codes.
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Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance.
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When moving or installing the product in a different location, call qualified service personnel for installation
and service.
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Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation.
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Moving or installation of the appliance requires two or more people.
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This appliance is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in RVs, trailers, or aircraft.
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Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to
outdoor weather conditions.
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This appliance must be positioned near to an electrical power supply.
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Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
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When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.
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Do not install the appliance in humid spaces.
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Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the appliance is unpacked. Children might
use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
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Adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long sleeved gloves and safety
glasses.
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Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
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Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is
installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with
clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These
conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
