Grounding Instructions; Safety Instructions For Installation - LG DF20WV2EW Owner's Manual

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, explosion, or
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death.

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 that 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. Electric shock can
result if the dryer is not properly grounded.
• Before use, the dryer must be properly installed
as described in this manual. Electric 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 manual. Use
only authorized factory parts. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric
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,
electric shock, or death.
• Connect to a properly rated, protected, and
sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Improper power circuit can melt, creating electric
shock and/or fire hazard.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly
grounded.
• 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 inches 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 near another source of heat such
as a stove, cooking oven. Failure to do so can
cause deform, smoke and fire.
• Do not place candles, smoking materials, or
other flammables on top of the product. Dripping
wax, smoke, or fire can result.
• Remove all protective vinyl film from the
product. Failure to do so can cause product
damage, smoke or fire.
• Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded
and may present a risk of electric shock only during
servicing. Service personnel - do not contact the
following parts while the appliance is energized:
valve, motor, control board, heater, generator.
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