Whirlpool CGM2751KQ Installation Instructions - Page 2

Before you start... Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety message in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. TThhiiss sisymthbeoslaafleetrytsayloeurt stoymbol. potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word =DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. WARNING:FOryoursefoty the informationin thismanualmustbe • Donottouchanyelecbicnl switah;do notuse anyphonein followedto minimizetherisk offire or explosionorto preventproperty damage,personalinjuryordeath. yourbuilding. • Clearthe room,buildingornrseof nil occupants. • Immediatelycallyourgassupplier -- Donotstoreor usegasoline, fromn neighbor'sphone.Follow orotherflammablevaporsandliquids thegassupplier'sinstructions. inthevicinityofthis oranyother • Ifyoucannotreachyourgas appliance. -- WHATTO O0 IFYOUSMELLGAS: • Donottryto lightanyappliance. supplier,call the fire department. -- Installationandservicemustbe donebyn qualifiedinstaller, serviceagencyorthegassupplier. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (45.8 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. tns a GASdt r: Postthis warning in a prominent location. It is recommended that the operator post, in a prominent location, instructions for the customer's use in the event the customer smells gas, This information should be obtained from your local gas supplier, Page 2 It is your responsibility to: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters, Contact your local building inspector, Comply with the installation specifications and dimensions, Consider spacing requirements for companion appliances, Make sure you have everything necessary far proper installation, Properly install dryer, Contact a qualified installer to insure that the electrical and gas installations meet all national and local codes and ordinances, Exhaust to outdoors: Dryer must be exhausted outdoors to prevent exposure to harmful substances in the gas fuels, Note: The dryer must not be installed in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather, IMPORTANT SAFEW INSTRUC11ONS WARNING -- To reduce the riskof fire, elecldc shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including Ihe following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance, 2. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spaffed with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode, 3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance, Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children, 4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment, 5. Do nat reech into the appliance if the drum is moving, 6. Do nat install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather, 7. Do nat tamper with controls, 8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the usermaintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skillsto corry out, 9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product, 10. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, 11. Clean lint screen before or after each load, 12. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas flee from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt, 13. 11neinterior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel, 14. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer, Items contaminated with cooking oiLsmay conlTibute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire, SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS Post this warning in a prominent location. FOR YOUR SAFEW Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances.