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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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 use an adapter or extension cord. Do not
remove ground prong. If you don’t have the proper
outlet, consult an electrician.
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.
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
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
•
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.
•
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.
• The appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
•
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.
• This appliance must be installed by an authorised
person in accordance with this instruction manual,
AS/NZS 5601 – Gas installations (installation and pipe
sizing), local gas fitting regulations, local electrical
regulations, local water regulations, local health
regulations, Building Code of Australia and any other
government authority.
• On completion of installation, installer to test operation
of appliance and instruct the user on the correct
operation before leaving.
• All adjustments to this appliance must be carried out by
authorized personnel.
• If appliance does not appear to be operating correctly
contact LG Electronics or an authorized service person.
