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DLEX5680* DLGX5681* P/No. : 3828EL2001R www.lg.com ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
DLEX5680* DLGX5681* P/No. : 3828EL2001R www.lg.com ENGLISH ESPAÑOL OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.
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... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY 40 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 41 USING SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 9 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 Control Panel Features 11 Display 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Preview Installation Order 13 Installation Location Requirements 13 Clearances 14...26 Final Installation Check 27 Installation Test (Duct Check) 29 HOW TO USE 29 Operating the Dryer 30 Cycle Guide 31 Sorting Load 31 Loading the Dryer 31 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 32 Cycle Settings and Options 32 Special Functions ...
... INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY 40 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 41 USING SMART DIAGNOSIS™ 9 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Parts 9 Accessories 10 Control Panel Features 11 Display 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 Preview Installation Order 13 Installation Location Requirements 13 Clearances 14...26 Final Installation Check 27 Installation Test (Duct Check) 29 HOW TO USE 29 Operating the Dryer 30 Cycle Guide 31 Sorting Load 31 Loading the Dryer 31 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 32 Cycle Settings and Options 32 Special Functions ...
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...BMMJOTUSVDUJPOTCFGPSFVTJOHUIFESZFS t#FGPSFVTF UIFESZFSNVTUCFQSPQFSMZJOTUBMMFEBT described in this manual. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. t%POPUVTFIFBUUPESZBSUJDMFTDPOUBJOJOHGPBNSVCCFS or similarly textured rubber-like materials. 4 IMPORTANT ...65*0/4 WWARNING To reduce the risk of potential exposure to carry out. t%POPUQMBDFJUFNTFYQPTFEUPDPPLJOHPJMTJOZPVS dryer. Items contaminated with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of fire, electric shock, ...
...BMMJOTUSVDUJPOTCFGPSFVTJOHUIFESZFS t#FGPSFVTF UIFESZFSNVTUCFQSPQFSMZJOTUBMMFEBT described in this manual. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. t%POPUVTFIFBUUPESZBSUJDMFTDPOUBJOJOHGPBNSVCCFS or similarly textured rubber-like materials. 4 IMPORTANT ...65*0/4 WWARNING To reduce the risk of potential exposure to carry out. t%POPUQMBDFJUFNTFYQPTFEUPDPPLJOHPJMTJOZPVS dryer. Items contaminated with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of fire, electric shock, ...
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...If it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. t1MBDFESZFSBUMFBTUJODIFTBCPWFUIFGMPPSGPS BHBSBHFJOTUBMMBUJPOFailure to...the circuit conductors and connected to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. Electric shock can result if the dryer is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. t%POPUQMBDFDBOEMFT TNPLJOHNBUFSJBMT PSPUIFS GMBNNBCMFT...
...If it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Electric shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. t1MBDFESZFSBUMFBTUJODIFTBCPWFUIFGMPPSGPS BHBSBHFJOTUBMMBUJPOFailure to...the circuit conductors and connected to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. Electric shock can result if the dryer is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. t%POPUQMBDFDBOEMFT TNPLJOHNBUFSJBMT PSPUIFS GMBNNBCMFT...
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... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t5IFESZFSFYIBVTUTZTUFNNVTUCFFYIBVTUFE UPUIFPVUTJEFPGUIFEXFMMJOH*GUIFESZFSJTOPU FYIBVTUFEPVUEPPST TPNFGJOFMJOUBOEMBSHF BNPVOUT...
... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t5IFESZFSFYIBVTUTZTUFNNVTUCFFYIBVTUFE UPUIFPVUTJEFPGUIFEXFMMJOH*GUIFESZFSJTOPU FYIBVTUFEPVUEPPST TPNFGJOFMJOUBOEMBSHF BNPVOUT...
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... the following: t%POPU VOEFSBOZDJSDVNTUBODFT DVUPSSFNPWF UIFHSPVOEQSPOHGSPNUIFQPXFSDPSETo prevent injury to persons or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be damaged, resulting in electric shock or injury. t/ FWFSVOQMVHZPVSESZFSCZQVMMJOHPOUIFQPXFS DPSE"MXBZTHSJQ... hazard from fire and electric shock. 4"7&5)&4&*/4536$5*0/4 t3FGFSUPUIFJOTUBMMBUJPOJOTUSVDUJPOTJOUIJTNBOVBM GPSTQFDJGJDFMFDUSJDBMSFRVJSFNFOUTGPSZPVSNPEFM Failure to the dryer from overheated wires.
... the following: t%POPU VOEFSBOZDJSDVNTUBODFT DVUPSSFNPWF UIFHSPVOEQSPOHGSPNUIFQPXFSDPSETo prevent injury to persons or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be damaged, resulting in electric shock or injury. t/ FWFSVOQMVHZPVSESZFSCZQVMMJOHPOUIFQPXFS DPSE"MXBZTHSJQ... hazard from fire and electric shock. 4"7&5)&4&*/4536$5*0/4 t3FGFSUPUIFJOTUBMMBUJPOJOTUSVDUJPOTJOUIJTNBOVBM GPSTQFDJGJDFMFDUSJDBMSFRVJSFNFOUTGPSZPVSNPEFM Failure to the dryer from overheated wires.
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...8482; Should you experience any technical difficulty with a swirling jet of transmitting data via your dryer, it has the capability of hot steam to adjust for loading and unloading. STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you can be reversed to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ...ironing easier. If you to selected cycles. Add cycle options or adjust settings with the touch of Residential Clothes dryer C The door hinge can add ...
...8482; Should you experience any technical difficulty with a swirling jet of transmitting data via your dryer, it has the capability of hot steam to adjust for loading and unloading. STEAM FUNCTIONS LG's steam technology allows you can be reversed to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ...ironing easier. If you to selected cycles. Add cycle options or adjust settings with the touch of Residential Clothes dryer C The door hinge can add ...
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... the manufacturer without prior notice for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts. ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Control panel Reversible door Terminal block access panel (Electric models) Power cord location (Gas models) Leveling feet Accessories 0QUJPOBMBDDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas...
... the manufacturer without prior notice for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts. ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Parts INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 9 Control panel Reversible door Terminal block access panel (Electric models) Power cord location (Gas models) Leveling feet Accessories 0QUJPOBMBDDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas...
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...for starting the cycle. ü 4UBSU1BVTF#VUUPO - The Option buttons allow you can be shown in the display. If the dryer is running, use these buttons to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. The current settings are instructions for the selected...to activate special functions by a minute. ü $ZDMF4FUUJOH#VUUPOT - LG's steam technology allows you to view and select other settings. ü 0QUJPO#VUUPOT - WWARNING To reduce the risk of this dryer. Press to decrease the cycle time by pressing and holding UIFCVUUPOGPSTFDPOET...
...for starting the cycle. ü 4UBSU1BVTF#VUUPO - The Option buttons allow you can be shown in the display. If the dryer is running, use these buttons to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. The current settings are instructions for the selected...to activate special functions by a minute. ü $ZDMF4FUUJOH#VUUPOT - LG's steam technology allows you to view and select other settings. ü 0QUJPO#VUUPOT - WWARNING To reduce the risk of this dryer. Press to decrease the cycle time by pressing and holding UIFCVUUPOGPSTFDPOET...
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...the drying cycle is pressed. ü $VTUPN1SPHSBN - This improves operating efficiency and helps minimize service calls, saving your dryer. INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 11 Display The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for optimal results ü $ZDMF$PNQMFUJPO...*OEJDBUPS8JUI$IFDL'JMUFS3FNJOEFS - When the dryer is set, the Child Lock indicator will display the estimated 4FOTPS%SZ PSTFUUJNF 5JNF%SZ SFNBJOJOH BOECFHJOUVNCMJOH...
...the drying cycle is pressed. ü $VTUPN1SPHSBN - This improves operating efficiency and helps minimize service calls, saving your dryer. INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 11 Display The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for optimal results ü $ZDMF$PNQMFUJPO...*OEJDBUPS8JUI$IFDL'JMUFS3FNJOEFS - When the dryer is set, the Child Lock indicator will display the estimated 4FOTPS%SZ PSTFUUJNF 5JNF%SZ SFNBJOJOH BOECFHJOUVNCMJOH...
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12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Installation test (Refer to page 27.) Test run
12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preview Installation Order Checking and choosing the proper location Leveling the dryer Venting the dryer 120V 240V Connecting gas dryers Connecting electric dryers Plugging in the power cord and grounding Press and hold Installation test (Refer to page 27.) Test run
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...UPUBMESZFSXFJHIUPG MCT LH 5IFDPNCJOFEXFJHIUPGBDPNQBOJPO appliance should also be installed in the same closet as a dryer. %POPUPQFSBUFZPVSESZFSBUUFNQFSBUVSFTCFMPX¡' ¡$ "UMPXFSUFNQFSBUVSFT UIFESZFSNJHIUOPUTIVUPGG at the end of... Installation The following pages. t"EEJUJPOBMTQBDJOHTIPVMECFDPOTJEFSFEPOBMMTJEFT of the door are recommended for spacing of the dryer in longer drying times. For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are provided on the following spacing dimensions are required. Louvered ...
...UPUBMESZFSXFJHIUPG MCT LH 5IFDPNCJOFEXFJHIUPGBDPNQBOJPO appliance should also be installed in the same closet as a dryer. %POPUPQFSBUFZPVSESZFSBUUFNQFSBUVSFTCFMPX¡' ¡$ "UMPXFSUFNQFSBUVSFT UIFESZFSNJHIUOPUTIVUPGG at the end of... Installation The following pages. t"EEJUJPOBMTQBDJOHTIPVMECFDPOTJEFSFEPOBMMTJEFT of the door are recommended for spacing of the dryer in longer drying times. For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are provided on the following spacing dimensions are required. Louvered ...
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...5XPPSNPSFQFPQMFBSF SFRVJSFEXIFOJOTUBMMJOHUIFESZFSFailure to vibrate. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. If you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, ...JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) Leveling the Dryer 5"* 28 1"* (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) 1" 29/32" (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) WWARNING t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTLPGJOKVSZ...
...5XPPSNPSFQFPQMFBSF SFRVJSFEXIFOJOTUBMMJOHUIFESZFSFailure to vibrate. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the dryer to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. If you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, ...JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) Leveling the Dryer 5"* 28 1"* (12.7 cm) (73.4 cm) (2.5 cm) 1" 29/32" (2.54 cm) (68.6 cm) 1" (2.54 cm) WWARNING t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTLPGJOKVSZ...
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t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Inner door frame Latch hook Swing Door Reinstall the hinges and cover caps on a protected surface to prevent damage ...VOEFSUIF EPPS PSIBWFBOBTTJTUBOUTVQQPSUUIFXFJHIUPGUIF door. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to the opposite side. 5FTUUIFTXJOHPGUIFEPPSUPNBLFTVSFUIFIJOHFT and latch are properly aligned and...
t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY. Inner door frame Latch hook Swing Door Reinstall the hinges and cover caps on a protected surface to prevent damage ...VOEFSUIF EPPS PSIBWFBOBTTJTUBOUTVQQPSUUIFXFJHIUPGUIF door. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to the opposite side. 5FTUUIFTXJOHPGUIFEPPSUPNBLFTVSFUIFIJOHFT and latch are properly aligned and...
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...UIFCMPXFSIPVTJOHBOE secure to the base of the dryer with included screw. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through hole ... vent to the back of the dryer. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer as shown. *OTFSUUIFJODIFT...It can also be purchased from the dryer. Your new dryer is shipped to vent to persons, or death. ...necessary duct components to the base of the dryer as shown. Adapter Duct Rear Exhaust Duct...UIF adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU ...
...UIFCMPXFSIPVTJOHBOE secure to the base of the dryer with included screw. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through hole ... vent to the back of the dryer. Attach the cover plate to the back of the dryer as shown. *OTFSUUIFJODIFT...It can also be purchased from the dryer. Your new dryer is shipped to vent to persons, or death. ...necessary duct components to the base of the dryer as shown. Adapter Duct Rear Exhaust Duct...UIF adapter duct onto the blower housing and secure to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU ...
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...instructions can result in fire or death. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Venting the Dryer ENGLISH WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including...PCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t*GDPOOFDUJOHUPFYJTUJOHEVDUXPSL NBLFTVSFJU JTTVJUBCMFBOEDMFBOCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHUIFESZFS Failure to follow these instructions can ...
...instructions can result in fire or death. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 Venting the Dryer ENGLISH WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including...PCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. t*GDPOOFDUJOHUPFYJTUJOHEVDUXPSL NBLFTVSFJU JTTVJUBCMFBOEDMFBOCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHUIFESZFS Failure to follow these instructions can ...
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...6TFBTGFXFMCPXKPJOUTBTQPTTJCMF t5IFNBMFFOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. t6TFEVDUUBQFPOBMMEVDUKPJOUT t*OTVMBUFEVDUXPSLUIBUSVOTUISPVHIVOIFBUFEBSFBT in the ductwork. Failures or... poor performance caused by such exhaust systems will not be purchased separately. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI%JBNFUFS 3JHJE.FUBM%VDU Recommended GU N 4" (10.2 cm) ...
...6TFBTGFXFMCPXKPJOUTBTQPTTJCMF t5IFNBMFFOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. t6TFEVDUUBQFPOBMMEVDUKPJOUT t*OTVMBUFEVDUXPSLUIBUSVOTUISPVHIVOIFBUFEBSFBT in the ductwork. Failures or... poor performance caused by such exhaust systems will not be purchased separately. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI%JBNFUFS 3JHJE.FUBM%VDU Recommended GU N 4" (10.2 cm) ...
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...JO -JRVFGJFE1FUSPMFVN -1 HBTPOBMMQJQFUISFBET Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : t(BTTVQQMZ...
...JO -JRVFGJFE1FUSPMFVN -1 HBTPOBMMQJQFUISFBET Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : t(BTTVQQMZ...
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... PSUIFHBT TVQQMJFS Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Gas Dryers (cont.) WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector... explosion, or death. t"MMDPOOFDUJPOTNVTUCFJOBDDPSEBODFXJUIMPDBM DPEFTBOESFHVMBUJPOT. Turn on your gas dryer is prepared for the dryer. Electrical connection Plug dryer into a 7"$ )[HSPVOEFEQSPOH outlet. w/15(BT Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector w/15...
... PSUIFHBT TVQQMJFS Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Gas Dryers (cont.) WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using a new flexible stainless steel connector... explosion, or death. t"MMDPOOFDUJPOTNVTUCFJOBDDPSEBODFXJUIMPDBM DPEFTBOESFHVMBUJPOT. Turn on your gas dryer is prepared for the dryer. Electrical connection Plug dryer into a 7"$ )[HSPVOEFEQSPOH outlet. w/15(BT Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector w/15...
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... Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home's wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer. t*GCSBODIDJSDVJUUPESZFSJTGU N PSMFTTJO MFOHUI VTF6- 6OEFSXSJUFST-BCPSBUPSJFT MJTUFE /P"8(XJSF DPQQFSXJSFPOMZ PS...JUTOPSNBMMPDBUJPO XIFOOFDFTTBSZ Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting Electric Dryers ENGLISH WWARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest ...
... Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home's wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer. t*GCSBODIDJSDVJUUPESZFSJTGU N PSMFTTJO MFOHUI VTF6- 6OEFSXSJUFST-BCPSBUPSJFT MJTUFE /P"8(XJSF DPQQFSXJSFPOMZ PS...JUTOPSNBMMPDBUJPO XIFOOFDFTTBSZ Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 21 Connecting Electric Dryers ENGLISH WWARNING To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest ...