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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the appliance is unpacked. Children
might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight
chambers.
• Adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long-sleeved gloves and
safety glasses.
• Place the appliance at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage installation.
• Do not install near another heat source such as a stove, oven or heater.
• Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
lint, dust, and dirt.
• The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected
to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
• Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during
servicing. Service personnel – Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: Motor,
Control Board, Noise Filter.
Operation
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
• Repair or immediately replace 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.
• If you detect a strange sound, a chemical or burning smell, or smoke coming from the appliance, unplug
it immediately, and contact an LG Electronics customer information center.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
• Do not use an extension cord or adapter with this appliance.
• Do not grasp the power cord or touch the appliance controls with wet hands.
• Do not modify or extend the power cord.
• If the appliance has been submerged, contact an LG Electronics customer information center for
instructions before resuming use.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags,
etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door of the appliance.
• Do not allow children to play on, in or with the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when
the appliance is used near children.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not put oily or greasy clothing, candles or flammable materials on top of the appliance.
• Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, soiled with or spotted
with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, vegetable oil, cooking oil or other flammable or explosive
substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
• Do not store plastic, paper, or clothing that may burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.