Grounding Instructions; Safety Instructions For Installation - Kenmore 796.8077 series Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING
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, 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 person if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.

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.
• 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
• 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.
• Do not install nearby heat item. Such as stove,
cooking oven. Failure to do so can cause deform,
smoke and fire.
• Do not place candle and cigarettes on top of the
product. Failure to do so can cause deform, smoke
and fire.
• Remove all protective vinyl film from the product.
Failure to do so can cause deform, smoke and fire.