LG DLEC855W Owner's Manual - Page 5

Safety Instructions S afety Instructions F SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION • 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 or basement 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 damage, smoke, and fire. • Do not place candle and cigarettes on top of the product. Failure to do so can cause damage, smoke, and fire. • Remove all protective vinyl film from the product. Failure to do so can cause damage, smoke, and fire. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord. To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this dryer must be properly grounded. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury. • Refer to the installation instructions in this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. Failure to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • This dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Failure to follow these instructions can create an electrical shock hazard and/or a fire hazard. • The dryer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. • Never unplug your dryer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. The power cord can be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire and electrical shock. • Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. The power cord can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. This will prevent injury and prevent damage to the dryer from fire and electrical shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5