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DLE4901* DLE4870* DLE4970* DLG4902* DLG4871* DLG4971* P/No. : MFL62512893 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.
DLE4901* DLE4870* DLE4970* DLG4902* DLG4871* DLG4971* P/No. : MFL62512893 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 37 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 38 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 37 SPECIFICATIONS 8 PRODUCT FEATURES 38 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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... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. t%POPUESZBSUJDMFTUIBUIBWFCFFOQSFWJPVTMZDMFBOFE in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with cooking oils may... fuels. t5IFJOUFSJPSPGUIFESZFSBOEFYIBVTUWFOUTIPVMECF cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of children is necessary when the dryer is moving. t%POPUSFQBJSPSSFQMBDFBOZQBSUPGUIFESZFS or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair ...
... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. t%POPUESZBSUJDMFTUIBUIBWFCFFOQSFWJPVTMZDMFBOFE in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with cooking oils may... fuels. t5IFJOUFSJPSPGUIFESZFSBOEFYIBVTUWFOUTIPVMECF cleaned periodically by the manufacturer of children is necessary when the dryer is moving. t%POPUSFQBJSPSSFQMBDFBOZQBSUPGUIFESZFS or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair ...
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... UIFESZFSNVTUCFQSPQFSMZJOTUBMMFE as described in doubt that is a risk of the equipment-grounding conductor can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. t3 FNPWFBMMQSPUFDUJWFWJOZMGJMNGSPNUIFQSPEVDU Failure to follow this warning can result if the...this manual. t$POOFDUUPBQSPQFSMZSBUFE QSPUFDUFE BOETJ[FE QPXFSDJSDVJUUPBWPJEFMFDUSJDBMPWFSMPBEImproper power circuit can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with...
... UIFESZFSNVTUCFQSPQFSMZJOTUBMMFE as described in doubt that is a risk of the equipment-grounding conductor can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. t3 FNPWFBMMQSPUFDUJWFWJOZMGJMNGSPNUIFQSPEVDU Failure to follow this warning can result if the...this manual. t$POOFDUUPBQSPQFSMZSBUFE QSPUFDUFE BOETJ[FE QPXFSDJSDVJUUPBWPJEFMFDUSJDBMPWFSMPBEImproper power circuit can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with...
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... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. For complete details, follow all industry recommended safety procedures including the use or during installation. Exhaust/Ducting: t(BTESZFST.645CFFYIBVTUFEUPUIFPVUTJEF...
... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. For complete details, follow all industry recommended safety procedures including the use or during installation. Exhaust/Ducting: t(BTESZFST.645CFFYIBVTUFEUPUIFPVUTJEF...
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...: 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. t5IFESZFSTIPVMEBMXBZTCFQMVHHFEJOUPJUTPXO JOEJWJEVBM...OPUQSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE)BWFUIFXBMM PVUMFUBOEDJSDVJUDIFDLFECZBRVBMJGJFEFMFDUSJDJBO UPNBLFTVSFUIFPVUMFUJTQSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE Failure to the dryer from overheated wires. t/FWFSVOQMVHZPVSESZFSCZQVMMJOHPOUIFQPXFS DPSE"MXBZTHSJQQMVHGJSNMZBOEQVMMTUSBJHIUPVU GSPNUIF...
...: 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. t5IFESZFSTIPVMEBMXBZTCFQMVHHFEJOUPJUTPXO JOEJWJEVBM...OPUQSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE)BWFUIFXBMM PVUMFUBOEDJSDVJUDIFDLFECZBRVBMJGJFEFMFDUSJDJBO UPNBLFTVSFUIFPVUMFUJTQSPQFSMZHSPVOEFE Failure to the dryer from overheated wires. t/FWFSVOQMVHZPVSESZFSCZQVMMJOHPOUIFQPXFS DPSE"MXBZTHSJQQMVHGJSNMZBOEQVMMTUSBJHIUPVU GSPNUIF...
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...and alerts you see the alert: Clean or repair the ducts to restrictions in the installed household ductwork that reduce exhaust airflow through the dryer. If you to remove UIFSFTUSJDUJPOT,FFQZPVSEVDUTDMFBOUPIFMQJODSFBTFFGGJDJFODZBOESFEVDFMPOHESZJOHUJNFTDBVTFECZCMPDLFE ducts.... to select the desired dry cycle. Smart Diagnosis™ Should you experience any technical difficulty with the touch of Residential Clothes dryer C 8 PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT FEATURES EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL Rotate the cycle selector knob to adjust for loading and unloading.
...and alerts you see the alert: Clean or repair the ducts to restrictions in the installed household ductwork that reduce exhaust airflow through the dryer. If you to remove UIFSFTUSJDUJPOT,FFQZPVSEVDUTDMFBOUPIFMQJODSFBTFFGGJDJFODZBOESFEVDFMPOHESZJOHUJNFTDBVTFECZCMPDLFE ducts.... to select the desired dry cycle. Smart Diagnosis™ Should you experience any technical difficulty with the touch of Residential Clothes dryer C 8 PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT FEATURES EASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL Rotate the cycle selector knob to adjust for loading and unloading.
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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 0QUJPOBM"DDFTTPSJFT 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 0QUJPOBM"DDFTTPSJFT Lint filter Gas...
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...display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for the selected cycle. Certain buttons also allow you to turn the dryer OFF. D .03&5*.&-&445*.ᦖ/4 To adjust the drying time, use this knob to activate special functions by a minute; E $:$-&4&55... buttons to SFTVNFBDZDMFXJUIJONJOVUFT UIFESZFSUVSOT off automatically. Press the button for starting the cycle. 10 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Control Panel Features Following are shown in the display. NOTE If you to select the desired cycle. The current settings are instructions ...
...display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for the selected cycle. Certain buttons also allow you to turn the dryer OFF. D .03&5*.&-&445*.ᦖ/4 To adjust the drying time, use this knob to activate special functions by a minute; E $:$-&4&55... buttons to SFTVNFBDZDMFXJUIJONJOVUFT UIFESZFSUVSOT off automatically. Press the button for starting the cycle. 10 INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER Control Panel Features Following are shown in the display. NOTE If you to select the desired cycle. The current settings are instructions ...
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...BOECFHJOUVNCMJOH NOTE The cycle time on , the light in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from changing settings while the dryer is pressed. C $)*-%-0$,*/%*$"503 8IFO$)*-%-0$,JTTFU UIF$)*-%-0$,JOEJDBUPS will illuminate. F '-084&/4&%6$5#-0$,"(& 4&/4*/(4:45&.*/%*$"503 The FLOW SENSE...8482; duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you can save these settings as the dryer recalculates drying time for your money. ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 11 Display The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for ...
...BOECFHJOUVNCMJOH NOTE The cycle time on , the light in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from changing settings while the dryer is pressed. C $)*-%-0$,*/%*$"503 8IFO$)*-%-0$,JTTFU UIF$)*-%-0$,JOEJDBUPS will illuminate. F '-084&/4&%6$5#-0$,"(& 4&/4*/(4:45&.*/%*$"503 The FLOW SENSE...8482; duct blockage sensing system detects and alerts you can save these settings as the dryer recalculates drying time for your money. ENGLISH INTRODUCING YOUR DRYER 11 Display The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for ...
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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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... connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are required. For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are recommended for spacing of the dryer in an area where it could cause them to reduce noise transfer. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top... and bottom of the dryer to make noise or touch each other . Check code requirements. NOTE t"MFWFMGMPPSXJUIBNBYJNVNTMPQFPGJODI DN VOEFSFOUJSF...
... connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are required. For closet installation, with equivalent ventilation openings are recommended for spacing of the dryer in an area where it could cause them to reduce noise transfer. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top... and bottom of the dryer to make noise or touch each other . Check code requirements. NOTE t"MFWFMGMPPSXJUIBNBYJNVNTMPQFPGJODI DN VOEFSFOUJSF...
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..., solid surface. t"MMGPVSMFWFMJOHGFFUNVTUSFTUTPMJEMZPOUIFGMPPS Gently push on the pedestal to level the dryer. NOTE Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. 14 INSTALLATION...(cont.) Recommended Installation Spacing For Cabinet Installation tF or cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* (17.8 ...
..., solid surface. t"MMGPVSMFWFMJOHGFFUNVTUSFTUTPMJEMZPOUIFGMPPS Gently push on the pedestal to level the dryer. NOTE Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death. 14 INSTALLATION...(cont.) Recommended Installation Spacing For Cabinet Installation tF or cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you are required. *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, JODIFT DN TQBDJOHJTBMMPXFE 7"* (17.8 ...
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... 8IJMFTVQQPSUJOHUIFEPPS SFNPWFUIFTDSFXT UXP from which they were removed. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons. 3FNPWFUIFTDSFXTTFDVSJOHUIFIJOHFTUPUIFEPPS frame. Remove the two plastic cover caps. Hinge assembly Cover...EPPSBOESFNPWFUIFUXPQMBTUJDIPMFDBQT on each hinge. t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY.
... 8IJMFTVQQPSUJOHUIFEPPS SFNPWFUIFTDSFXT UXP from which they were removed. Failure to follow the instructions below can result in damage to the dryer, property damage or injury to persons. 3FNPWFUIFTDSFXTTFDVSJOHUIFIJOHFTUPUIFEPPS frame. Remove the two plastic cover caps. Hinge assembly Cover...EPPSBOESFNPWFUIFUXPQMBTUJDIPMFDBQT on each hinge. t"WPJEESPQQJOHUIFEPPSUPBWPJEEBNBHFUPUIF EPPSPSUIFGMPPS THE DRYER DOOR IS VERY LARGE AND HEAVY.
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... shipped to vent to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU JODIFT DN EVDUTFDUJPO BOETFDVSFBMMKPJOUT XJUIEVDUUBQF#FTVSFUIBUUIFNBMFFOEPGUIFFMCPX faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through hole in... place with duct tape. #FTVSFUIBUUIFNBMFFOEPGUIFEVDUQSPUSVEFT JODIFT DN UPDPOOFDUUIFSFNBJOJOHEVDUXPSL Attach cover plate to the base of the dryer as shown. Adapter Duct #...
... shipped to vent to change the dryer vent location. 1SFBTTFNCMFBJODIFT DN FMCPXUPUIFOFYU JODIFT DN EVDUTFDUJPO BOETFDVSFBMMKPJOUT XJUIEVDUUBQF#FTVSFUIBUUIFNBMFFOEPGUIFFMCPX faces AWAY from your LG retailer. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through hole in... place with duct tape. #FTVSFUIBUUIFNBMFFOEPGUIFEVDUQSPUSVEFT JODIFT DN UPDPOOFDUUIFSFNBJOJOHEVDUXPSL Attach cover plate to the base of the dryer as shown. Adapter Duct #...
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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 the following: t%POPU... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTLPGGJSF DPNCVTUJPO PS BDDVNVMBUJPOPGDPNCVTUJCMFHBTFT %0/05 FYIBVTU...
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 the following: t%POPU... EJBNFUFSXJUIOPPCTUSVDUJPOT5IFFYIBVTUEVDU TIPVMECFLFQUBTTIPSUBTQPTTJCMF.BLFTVSF UPDMFBOBOZPMEEVDUTCFGPSFJOTUBMMJOHZPVSOFX dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. t5PSFEVDFUIFSJTLPGGJSF DPNCVTUJPO PS BDDVNVMBUJPOPGDPNCVTUJCMFHBTFT %0/05 FYIBVTU...
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...QPTTJCMF t6TFBTGFXFMCPXKPJOUTBTQPTTJCMF t5IFNBMFFOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. Failures or poor performance caused by such exhaust systems will not be purchased separately. t6TFEVDUUBQFPOBMMEVDUKPJOUT t*OTVMBUF... in the ductwork. Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be covered by the dryer warranty. t*ODPSSFDUPSJOBEFRVBUFFYIBVTUTZTUFNTBSFOPU covered by the dryer warranty. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI...
...QPTTJCMF t6TFBTGFXFMCPXKPJOUTBTQPTTJCMF t5IFNBMFFOEPGFBDITFDUJPOPGFYIBVTUEVDUNVTU point away from the dryer. Failures or poor performance caused by such exhaust systems will not be purchased separately. t6TFEVDUUBQFPOBMMEVDUKPJOUT t*OTVMBUF... in the ductwork. Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be covered by the dryer warranty. t*ODPSSFDUPSJOBEFRVBUFFYIBVTUTZTUFNTBSFOPU covered by the dryer warranty. 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Venting the Dryer (cont.) Ductwork 8BMM$BQ5ZQF /VNCFS0G ¡&MCPXT .BYJNVN-FOHUI0G JODI...
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...HBTTVQQMZ MJOFXJUIGMFYJCMFTUBJOMFTTTUFFMDPOOFDUPST Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : t% POPU VOEFS...
...HBTTVQQMZ MJOFXJUIGMFYJCMFTUBJOMFTTTUFFMDPOOFDUPST Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 19 ENGLISH Connecting Gas Dryers WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : t% POPU VOEFS...
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...TVQQMZUPUIFMBVOESZSPPNJT turned OFF. Confirm that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. Electrical connection Plug dryer into a 7"$ )[HSPVOEFEQSPOH outlet. w/15(BT Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector w/151JQF Plug Gas Supply ...ESZFST.645FYIBVTUUPUIFPVUEPPST 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 ...
...TVQQMZUPUIFMBVOESZSPPNJT turned OFF. Confirm that the type of gas available in fire, explosion, or death. Electrical connection Plug dryer into a 7"$ )[HSPVOEFEQSPOH outlet. w/15(BT Connection AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector w/151JQF Plug Gas Supply ...ESZFST.645FYIBVTUUPUIFPVUEPPST 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 ...
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...BGUFS+BOVBSZ XJSF DPOOFDUJPONVTUCFVTFEXIFSFMPDBMDPEFTEPOPU QFSNJUHSPVOEJOHUISPVHIUIFOFVUSBMXJSF Failure to operate the dryer. WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the...BMM OFXDPOTUSVDUJPOBGUFS+BOVBSZ 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 edition ...
...BGUFS+BOVBSZ XJSF DPOOFDUJPONVTUCFVTFEXIFSFMPDBMDPEFTEPOPU QFSNJUHSPVOEJOHUISPVHIUIFOFVUSBMXJSF Failure to operate the dryer. WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the...BMM OFXDPOTUSVDUJPOBGUFS+BOVBSZ 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 edition ...