Gas Dryer Precautions; Installation Safety Precautions - Haier GDE480BW Manual Para El Usuario

GAS DRYER PRECAUTIONS

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
IMPORTANT: 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 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
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Installation must be performed by a qualifi ed or licensed contractor,
plumber, or gas fi tter qualifi ed or licensed by the state, province, or
region where this appliance is being installed.
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Combustible materials, gasoline, and other fl ammable vapors and liquids
must not be stored near the dryer.

INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before you throw away your old appliance, remove the door or lid so
that children cannot hide or get trapped inside your old appliance.
IMPORTANT: The dryer, when installed, must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1.
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The dryer must be installed by a qualifi ed appliance technician.
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Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to water
and/or to the weather.
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The appliance must be properly grounded to conform with all electrical
codes and ordinances. See "Electrical Requirements" section.
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Do not install a clothes dryer with fl exible plastic venting materials. If
fl exible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specifi c type
identifi ed by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes
dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily
crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer
airfl ow and increase the risk of fi re.
WARNING
DANGER
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