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Ins
tallation
Installation
Electrical connections
Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in the "
Grounding
" section.
An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your dryer is recommended. DO NOT
USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
Gas models – U.S. and Canada
A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a 15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker is
required.
Electric models – U.S. only
Most U.S. dryers require a 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service. Some require
120 / 208 volt, 60 Hz approved electrical service. The electric service requirements can be
found on the data label located behind the door. A 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both
sides of the line is required.
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If a power cord is used, the cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.
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The power cord is NOT provided with U.S. electric model dryers.
WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock
When local codes allow, the dryer electrical supply may be connected by means of a new
power supply cord kit, marked for use with a dryer, that is U.L. listed and rated at a minimum
of 120/240 volts, 30-ampere with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with
closed loop terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads.
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Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. The power cord electric supply
wiring must be supported at the dryer cabinet by a suitable UL-listed strain relief.
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Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit
installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes
prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor. (Use a 4-prong plug for a 4 wire
receptacle, NEMA type 14-30R.)
Electric models – Canada Only
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A 120 / 240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30-ampere fuse
or circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required.
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All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord attached. The power cord should be
plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.
NOTE
It is not permissible to convert a dryer in Canada to 208 volts.
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