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. Followdetails 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 resultifthe
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'sGuide. Use only authorized factory parts. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,fire,
•Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload. Improperpower circuit can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard.
•Remove all packing items and dispose of all shipping materials properly. Failureto do so can resultin death, explosion, fire, or burns.
•Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation. Failureto do so can resultin 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.
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.
•Do not place candle and cigarettes on top of the
product. Failureto 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.
,& WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all industry recommended safety
procedures including the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this manual could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Exhaust/Ducting"
•Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death.
•The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to the outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of moisture will be expelled into the
laundry area. An accumulation of lint in any area of the home can create a health and fire hazard.
•Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4 inches diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for
exhausting to the outside. Use of plastic or other 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.
•The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct should be 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 above recommendations, a ULlisted flexible metal 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 which extend into the duct that could
catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system. Secure all joints with duct tape. For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death.