Wwarning, 16 connecting gas dryers – LG DLGX2502W User Manual

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Electrical Requirements for Gas Models Only

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from the power

cord. Failure to follow this warning can result in

fi re, explosion, or death.

For personal safety, this dryer must be properly

grounded. Failure to follow this warning can result

in fi re, explosion, or death.

The power cord of this dryer is equipped with

a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with

a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet

to minimize the possibility of electric shock

hazard from this appliance. Failure to follow this

warning can result in fi re, explosion, or death.

This dryer must be plugged into a

120-VAC, 60-Hz. grounded outlet protected by

a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Failure to

follow this warning can result in fi re, explosion,

or death.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is

encountered, it is your personal responsibility

and obligation to have it replaced with a

properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure

to follow this warning can result in fi re, explosion,

or death.

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CONNECTING GAS DRYERS

Gas supply requirements:

As shipped from the factory, this dryer is

confi gured for use with natural gas. It can be

converted for use with LP (Liquefi ed Propane)

gas. Gas pressure must not exceed 13 in.

water column.

A qualifi ed service or gas company technician

must connect the dryer to the gas service.

Failure to do so can result in fi re, explosion,

or death.

Isolate the dryer from the gas supply system

by closing its individual manual shutoff valve

during any pressure testing of the gas supply.

Failure to do so can result in fi re, explosion,

or death.

Supplylinerequirements:

Your laundry room must have a rigid gas

supplylinetoyourdryer.IntheUnitedStates,

anindividualmanualshutoffvalveMUSTbe

installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer,

in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code

ANSIZ223.1orCanadiangasinstallationcode

CSAB149.1.A1/8-in.NPTpipeplugmust

be installed. Failure to do so can result in fi re,

explosion, or death.

If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be

1/2-in.IPS.Ifacceptableunderlocalcodes

and ordinances and when acceptable to your

gas supplier, 3/8-in. approved tubing may be

used where lengths are less than 20 ft. (6.1

m). Larger tubing should be used for lengths

in excess of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Failure to do so can

result in fi re, explosion, or death.

Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on

the nameplate. Failure to do so can result in fi re,

explosion, or death.

To prevent contamination of the gas valve,

purge the gas supply of air and sediment

before connecting the gas supply to the dryer.

Before tightening the connection between the

gas supply and the dryer, purge remaining air

until the odor of gas is detected. Failure to do

so can result in fi re, explosion, or death.

DO NOT use an open fl ame to inspect for gas

leaks. Use a noncorrosive leak-detection fl uid.

Failure to do so can result in fi re, explosion, or

death.

UseonlyanewAGA-orCSA-certifiedgas

supply line with fl exible stainless steel

connectors. Failure to do so can result in fi re,

explosion, or death.

Securelytightenallgasconnections. Failure

to do so can result in fi re, explosion, or death.

Use Tefl on

®

tape or a pipe-joint compound that

is insoluble in Liquefi ed Petroleum (LP) gas on

all pipe threads. Failure to do so can result in fi re,

explosion, or death.

DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer;

any disassembly requires the attention and

tools of an authorized and qualifi ed service

person or company. Failure to do so can result

in fi re, explosion, or death.

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this

appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this

appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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