LG DLEX3550W Owner's Manual - Page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWarning For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, death. 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 for electric current. This appliance must be equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding 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. 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. This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on the appliance. Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. wWarning 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 that the appliance is properly grounded. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION wWarning 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. Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. • B efore use, the dryer must be properly installed as described in this manual. Electric 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. • A ll 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, electric shock, or death. • T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the dryer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • C onnect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload. Improper power circuit can melt, creating electric shock and/or fire hazard. • R emove all packing items and dispose of all shipping materials properly. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • P lace dryer at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • K eep all packaging from children. Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation. • D o not install near another source of heat such as a stove, cooking oven. Failure to do so can cause deform, smoke and fire. • D o not place candles, smoking materials, or other flammables on top of the product. Dripping wax, smoke, or fire can result. • R emove all protective vinyl film from the product. Failure to do so can cause product damage, smoke or fire.