Bosch WTMC5530UC Operating, Care, Installation - Page 6

d 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 as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. 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. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. In case of change of ownership, manual should be conveyed with the dryer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Introduction Read these installation instructions completely and carefully. They will save you time and effort and help to ensure optimum dryer performance. Be sure to observe all listed warnings and cautions. Municipal codes and/or local codes. The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN/CSAĆB149.1 d WARNING WARNING - Risk of Fire. - Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer. - Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. - Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. - To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. In addition to these instructions the dryer must be installed in accordance with all local codes or, in the absence of a local code: - In the U.S.A., in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA70 ć latest edition/State and Municipal codes and/or local codes. - In Canada, in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code C22.1 ć latest edition/Provincial and Note: This gas dryer has been UL and C-UL listed for safe operation up to a height of 7,700 ft. without any modifications to components for natural gas. Information concerning waste disposal Disposal of the packaging d WARNING Keep children away from shipping carton and packaging components. Danger of suffocation from plastic foil and folding cartons. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be reused. Please dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about the current means of disposal. Disposal of the old appliance d WARNING If appliance is no longer usable, pull out main plug, cut off power cord and discard with main plug. To prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance, remove the door. Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed from environmentally friendly recycling. Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about the current means of disposal. Before installing the dryer Before installing the dryer to a previously used ductwork system make sure the system is clean. Professional ductwork cleaning is recommended annually and also when attaching your dryer to a previously used ductwork system. Maintaining clean ductwork will reduce drying time and will improve drying performance. Unpacking the appliance d CAUTION The dryer is very heavy. Do not lift it by yourself. Do not lift the appliance by projecting components (e.g. door) ć due to risk of breakage. NOTICE Remove the appliance packaging carefully to prevent damage to the surfaces. Check the dryer for transportation damage. Do not install a dryer which is visibly damaged. If in doubt, contact your dealer. 6