Grounding Instructions - Kenmore 90 Series Gas Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: -[his 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.
Your dryer has a power supply cord
with a 3-prong grounding plug. Never
remove the power supply cord ground
prong.
To help prevent electrical shock hazard,
the power supply cord must be plugged
into a mating 3-prong grounded wall
receptacle (grounded in accordance with
the National Flectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-Latest Edition and local codes and
ordinances). If a mating wall receptacle
is not available, it is your responsibility
to have a properly grounded, 3-prong
wall receptacle installed by a_qualified
electrician.
If ('odes permit and a separate grounding
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.
D. CONNECT EXHAUST
A properly exhausted dryer will give
you the shortest drying time, lower
your utility bill, and extend the life of
the dryer.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
• Replace plastic exhaust vent with
heavy metal or flexible metal vent.
• Do not use non-metal flexible vent,
metal vent that is smaller than four
inches in diameter, or exhaust hoods
with magnetic latches.
• Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney,
furnace cold air duct, attic or crawl space,
or any other duct used for venting.
° Do not install flexible metal vent in
enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
• If using an existing exhaust system,
disconnect vent from the dryer and
clean one section at a time until you
reach the exhaust hood. To clean out
lint, you can use the hose attachment
on your vacuum or, use a pole or wire
with a feather duster or rag attached.
• Make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Follow the instructions in this
section to reinstall your venl system.