LG GD1329CGS Service Manual page 8

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
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-in.
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 in. (10 cm) in
diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk
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
UL-listed 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.
• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. Failure to do so
can result in fire.
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