Electrolux 134709300 Clothes Dryer User Manual


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Safety
Important Safety Instructions
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled
withaWARNINGorCAUTIONbasedontherisk
type as described below:
Read all of the following instructions before
installing and using this appliance:
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer •
is unpacked. Children might use them for play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic
sheets can become airtight chambers causing suf-
focation.Placeallmaterialsinagarbagecontainer
or make materials inaccessible to children.
Clothes dryer installation and service must be •
performed by a qualified installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.
Install the clothes dryer according to the manu-•
facturer’s instructions and local codes.
The electrical service to the dryer must conform •
with local codes and ordinances and the latest
edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA70,orinCanada,theCanadianelectrical
code C22.1 part 1.
The gas service to the dryer must conform with •
local codes and ordinances and the latest edi-
tionoftheNationalFuelGasCodeANSIZ223.1,
orinCanada,CAN/ACGB149.1-2000.
ThedryerisdesignedunderANSIZ21.5.1or•
ANSI/UL2158-CAN/CSAC22.2No.112(latest
editions)forHOMEUSEonly.Thisdryerisnot
recommended for commercial applications such
as restaurants, beauty salons, etc.
The instructions in this manual and all other •
literature included with this dryer are not meant
to cover every possible condition and situation
thatmayoccur.Goodsafepracticeandcaution
MUSTbeappliedwheninstalling,operatingand
maintaining any appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use •
any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-•
bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc-
tions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire •
department.
Save these instructions for future
reference.
This symbol alerts you to situa-
tions that may cause serious body
harm, death or property damage.
This symbol alerts you to situa-
tionsthatmaycausebodilyinjury
or property damage.
WARNING
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.Do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Pre-installation requirements
Adjustable
pliers
4 inch, rigid metal or
semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work
4i hiid tl
Adjustable
wrench
Metal foil tape
(not duct tape)
External
vent hood
or
Carpenter’s level
Phillips, straight, &
square bit screwdrivers
Universal wrench
supplied with
matching washer
Pipe wrench
for gas
supply
gas line
shutoff valve
(gas dryer)
or
LP-resistant
thread tape
(for natural gas
or LP supply)
½” NPT union flare
adapters (x2) and
flexible gas supply line
(gas dryer)
3-wire or 4-wire
240 volt cord kit
(electric dryer)
4 in.
(10.2 cm)
clamp
Tools and materials needed for installation:
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