Safety 3
Important Safety Instructions
Recognize safety symbols, words and labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below:
This symbol alerts you to situa- tions that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage.
This symbol alerts you to situa- tions that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance:
•Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suf- focation. Place all materials in a garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children.
•Clothes dryer installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
•Install the clothes dryer according to the manu- facturer’s instructions and local codes.
•The electrical service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1.
•The gas service to the dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edi- tion of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1,
or in Canada, CAN/ACG
•The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 (latest editions) for HOME USE only. This dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants, beauty salons, etc.
•The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this dryer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
WARNING
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh- bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc- tions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Save these instructions for future
reference.
Pre-installation requirements
Tools and materials needed for installation:
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