LG RV1329CD1P Manual page 7

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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, injury to persons, or death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
• The appliance is not to be used by children or persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction.
Children being supervised not to play with the
appliance.
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-inch (10.2
cm) 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The appliance must not be
•
installed behind a lockable
door, a sliding door or a door
with a hinge on the opposite
side to that of the tumble
dryer, in such a way that a full
opening of the tumble dryer
door is restricted.
• Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue
which Is used for exhausting fumes from appliances
burning gas or other fuels.
• The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in
diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct
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.
• 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.
• In the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, keep ventilation opening clear of
obstruction.
• Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the
back flow of gases into the room from appliances
burning other fuels, including open fires Do not dry
unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
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