Safety Instructions For Steam Functions - LG STEAM DRYER DLEX0001TM Guide De L'utilisateur

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
Exhaust/Ducting:
• Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the
outside. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in fi re or death.
• The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted
to the outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is
not exhausted outdoors, some fi ne lint and
large amounts of moisture will be expelled
into the laundry area. An accumulation of
lint in any area of the home can create a health
and fi re hazard.
• Use only rigid metal or fl exible metal 4-in.
diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet
or for exhausting to the outside. Use of
plastic or other combustible ductwork can
cause a fi re. Punctured ductwork can cause
a fi re if it collapses or becomes otherwise
restricted in use or during installation.
• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and
you should obtain the necessary ductwork
locally. The end cap should have hinged
dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer
is not in use. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in fi re or death.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM FUNCTIONS

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appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Do not open the dryer door during steam
cycles. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in a burn hazard.
• Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
fl ammable or explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
fi re or death.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
• The exhaust duct must be 4 in. (10 cm) in
diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust
duct should be kept as short as possible.
Make sure to clean any old ducts before
installing your new dryer. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in fi re or death.
• Rigid or semi rigid metal ducting is
recommended for use between the
dryer and the wall. In special installations
when it is impossible to make a connection
with the above recommendations, a UL-
listed fl exible metal transition duct may be
used between the dryer and wall connection
only. The use of this ducting will affect drying
time. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in fi re or death.
• DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other
fasteners which extend into the duct that
could catch lint and reduce the effi ciency
of the exhaust system. Secure all joints with
duct tape. For complete details, follow the
Installation Instructions. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fi re or death.
• Do not fi ll the steam feeder with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other fl ammable or
explosive substances. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in fi re or death.
• Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum
during or after the steam cycle. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in a burn
hazard.
• Do not fi ll the steam feeder with hot water
(over 86°F/30°C). Failure to follow these
instructions can result in a burn hazard.