Kenmore 402.8903 Series Use & Care Manual page 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.
• 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.
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. Failure to do so can cause deform,
smoke and fire.
The exhaust duct must be 4 in. (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.
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 ULlisted 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.
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