LG DLE2301W Guía Del Usuario E Instrucciones De Instalacion página 6

I PORTANTSAFETYiNSTRUcTiONS
READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USE
WARNING
For yo.r
safety,
the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS FOR iNSTALLATiON
Exhaust/Ducting:
, Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the
outside. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in fire or death.
• The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted
to the outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is
not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and
large amounts of moisture will be expelled
into the laundry area. An accumulation of
lint in any area of the home can create a health
and fire hazard.
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-in.
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside. Use of
plastic or other combustible ductwork can
cause a fire. Punctured ductwork can cause
a fire if it collapses or becomes otherwise
restricted in use or during installation.
• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and
you should obtain the necessary ductwork
locally. The end cap should have hinged
dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer
is not in use. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in fire or death.
, The exhaust duct must be 4 in. (10 cm) in
diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust
duct should be kept as short as possible.
Make sure to clean any old ducts before
installing your new dryer. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in fire or death.
• Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is
recommended for use between the
dryer and the wall. in special installations
when it is impossible to make a connection
with the above recommendations, a UL=
listed flexible metal transition duct may be
used between the dryer and wall connection
only. The use of this ducting will affect drying
time. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in fire or death.
DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other
fasteners which extend into the duct that
could catch lint and reduce the efficiency
of the exhaust system. Secure all joints with
duct tape. For complete details, follow the
Installation Instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fire or death.
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