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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
wWARNING
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
wWARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, follow 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, injury to persons, 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 d elling. If the dryer is not
exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large
amounts of moisture ill 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-inch
diameter duct or inside the dryer cabinet or for
exhausting to the outside. Use of plastic or other
combustible duct or can cause a fire. Punctured
ductwork can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes
otherwise restricted in use or during installation.
• Duct or is not provided ith the dryer, and you
should obtain the necessary duct or locally. The
end cap should have hinged dampers to prevent
bac draft hen the dryer is not in use. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in fire or death.
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• The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in
diameter ith no obstructions. The exhaust duct
should be ept as short as possible. Ma e sure
to clean any old ducts before installing your ne
dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
fire or death.
• Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is recommended
for use bet een the dryer and the all. In special
installations hen it is impossible to ma e a
connection ith the above recommendations, a UL-
listed flexible metal transition duct may be used
bet een the dryer and all connection only. The
use of this ducting ill affect drying time. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in fire or death.
• DO NOT use sheet metal scre s or other fasteners
hich 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.
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