Kenmore 796.6142 Series Use & Care Manual page 5

SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS FOR INSTALLATION
WAR N J N G: 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,
,Beforeuse,thedryer must be properly installed as
describedinthis 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 service technician unless specifically
recommended in fhls Owner's Guide. Use only
au|horlzed factory parts. Failure to follow this warning
can cause seriousinjury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• To reduce the risk of electrical 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 m|ed, pr_ected, and sized
power ci_ult to avoid electrical overload. Improper
power circuits can melt, creating risk of 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,
fire, explosion, burns, or death.
"Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor far a
garage installation. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, burns, or death.
* Keep all packaging from children. Packaging material
can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of
suffocation.
Do no_ install near items that produce heat or open
flame such as stoves or cooking ovens. Failure to follow
this warning can cause product deformation, 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 p_ective vinyl film from the product.
Failure to do so can cause product damage, smoke or
fire.
Exhaus|/Ducfing:
"Gas dr_ers 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 llnt 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 diameter
duct inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the
outside. Use of plastic or other combustlble ductwork
can cause a fre. Punctured ductwork can cause a fire
if it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in use or
during installation.
* Ductwork is not provided wffh the dryer, and you
should obtain the necessary du_ork locally. The end
cop should have hinged dampers to prevent backdraff
when the dryer is not in use. FaiJure to follow these
instructionscan result infire or death.
* 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 infire or
death.
• Rigid or semi rigid metal ductlng is recommended _
for use between the dryer and the wall. In special
installations when it is impossible to make a
connection wffh the above recommendations, a UL
listed fexible metal |ransi|ion 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 resuff in fire or death.
• DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners
which extend into the duct that could catch llnt and
reduce the efllciency of the exhaust system. Secure
all joints with duct tape. For complete details, follow
the Installation Instructions. Failure to follow these
instructionscan result in fire or death.