FRIGIDAIRE 134897500B - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages will
be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:
DANGER
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
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 liquid in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance.
• Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the Laundry Center is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plasic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Place all materials in a
garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children.
• Installations must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or license by the state,
province, or region where this appliance is being installed.
• Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the installation and ensure the Laundry Center
is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the Laundry Center after installation for future reference.
• The electrical service to the Laundry Center 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 Laundry Center must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, or in Canada, CAN/ACG B149.1-2000.
• The Laundry Center is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANZI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 112 (latest editions) for HOME
USE only. This Laundry Center is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants or beauty salons, etc.
• Do not install a Laundry Center with flexible plastic venting materials. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be
easily crushed and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
• Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in the
Installation Instructions / Use & Care Guide and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
• The instructions in this manual and 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 maintaing 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 neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Materials Required for Installation:
• Adjustable pliers.
• Phillips, straight, & square bit screwdrivers.
• Adjustible wrench.
• Pipe wrench for gas supply (gas dryer).
• LP-resistant thread tape (for natural
gas or LP supply, gas dryer)
• Carpenter's level.
• External vent hood.
• Rigid or semi-rigid metal 4 inch
(10.2 cm) exhaust duct work.
• 3-wire or 4-wire 240 volt corg kit
(electric dryer). • 4 in. (10.2 cm) clamp.
• Gas line shutoff valve (gas dryer).
• ½ NPT union flare adapters (x2) and
flexible gas supply line (gas dryer).
• Metal foil tape not (duct tape).