Part 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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 equipment-
grounding 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.
WARNING
— Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service
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. 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 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, electrical
shock, or death.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
person if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
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 equipment-
grounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly
grounded.
• 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.
• Connect to a properly rated, protected, and
sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Improper power circuit can melt, creating electrical
shock and/or fire hazard.
• 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.
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