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Installation Instructions 4 LEAK TEST WARNING: NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS. Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent. Apply soap solution. Bubbles indicate leaks. Leak test solution must not contain ammonia which could cause damage to the EUDVV¿WWLQJV,IOHDNDUHIRXQGFORVHYDOYHUHWLJKWHQWKHMRLQWDQG repeat the soap test. 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY: • DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE. Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 7KLV DSSOLDQFH PXVW EH VXSSOLHG ZLWK 9 +] DQG connected to a properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20- amp circuit breaker or timedelay fuse. If electrical supply provided does not meet the DERYH VSHFL¿FDWLRQV LW LV UHFRPPHQGHG WKDW D OLFHQVHG electrician install an approved outlet. WARNING - THIS DRYER IS EQUIPPED A THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG. ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE. 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 of electric current. This appliance is 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 RI HOHFWULF VKRFN &KHFN ZLWK D TXDOL¿HG  HOHFWULFLDQ or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it ZLOOQRW¿WWKHRXWOHW KDYHDSURSHURXWOHWLQVWDOOHGE\D TXDOL¿HGHOHFWULFLDQ 6 EXHAUST INFORMATION WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102mm). DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE. 8VLQJH[KDXVWORQJHUWKDQVSHFL¿HGOHQJWKZLOO • Increase the drying times and the energy cost. • Reduce the dryer life. ‡$FFXPXODWHOLQW FUHDWLQJDSRWHQWLDO¿UHKD]DUG The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty. Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct. The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of bends of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted below. The maximum duct length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below.