Fisher & Paykel DEGX1US installation instructions Important safety instructions

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Important safety instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer or service agency.

3.Make sure the power cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subject to stress or damage.

4.Pressing the POWER button to turn the dryer off, does NOT disconnect the dryer from the power supply, even though the dryer lights are out.

5.Do not operate this dryer if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

6.Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with, gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

7.Close supervision is necessary if this dryer is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, around or with this dryer or any other appliance.

8.Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid and drum door to the drying compartment.

9.Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

10.Do not install or store this appliance where it is exposed to water and or the weather.

11.Do not tamper with the controls or the lid lock.

12.Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

13.Unless specifically recommended by their manufacturer, do not use fabric softeners or similar products in a tumble dryer.

14.Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similar textured rubber-like materials.

15.Check to see if the lint bucket needs emptying. Empty before the lint reaches the top of the transparent section (usually once a week).

16.Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

17.Have the interior of the appliance and exhaust duct cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

18.Do not place items exposed to cooking oils or other vegetable oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking and other vegetable oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

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Contents Installation instructions Important safety instructions Tools required Read this before you start installing your dryerAccessories Parts suppliedExplosion Hazard To the installerLocation requirements Alcove or closet installation Exhaust outlet location DimensionsLid clearance Mobile home installation Exhausting Fire HazardDetermine vent duct length Maximum length of exhaust duct Preferred 4 Hoods Alternative installation for close clearances Exhaust venting Unpacking InstallationExcess Weight Hazard Remove packagingFitting the front feet 208V Requirements Electrical requirementsElectric Shock Hazard Grounding for a cord-connected appliance Grounding instructionsElectrical Shock Hazard Grounding for a permanently connected appliancePower supply cord requirements for U.S.A Connecting by direct wireFor 4-wire connections by power cords For 3-wire connections by power cordsFor 3-wire connections by direct wiring For 4-wire connections by direct wiringWire connections Remove the terminal block cover plateWire connections plus separate grounding connector Wire connections Final installation check list Level machineInstallation Instructions Published 03/2004 Part No a