Installation instructions
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Connecting an electric dryer (skip for gas dryers) – in the United States only
Refer to page 7 for tools required.
Electrical requirements (electric models only)
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock & personal injury:
The appliance must be correctly grounded electrically, in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. In the absence of these, the appliance shall be grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
Before connecting the dryer, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s circuit
fuses at its electrical box. Ensure the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
DO NOT leave the cover off the terminal block.
Never use an extension cord or adapter plug with the dryer.
Use only new ducting materials. Remove and discard old duct material.
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
Use a new UL/CSA-listed 30-ampere power cord.
Use a UL-listed strain relief.
Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal.
On all four wire installations remove the grounding link and connect the
ground wire to the green ground connecting screw.
Connect remaining two supply wires to remaining two terminals.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Note: the wiring diagram is located in the control console.
The dryer must be plugged into or connected to an individual branch circuit, protected by the
correct time delay fuses or circuit breakers. The power supply must be a 3- or 4-wire, single
phase, 120/240 V, 60 Hz, 30 amp circuit.
