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ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP
Electrical Requirements
It is your responsi
b
ility
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To contact a qualified electrical installer.
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To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and
in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply
connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in
remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
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To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,
60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt
electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on
a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line.
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect
to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions
provided for it here.
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This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire
electrical supply connection. The neutral ground conductor
is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire)
within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical
supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must be
removed from the external ground connector (green screw),
and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire)
of the terminal block. When the neutral ground conductor
is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire)
of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from
the neutral conductor.
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If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground
wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection”
section.
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A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when
the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through
the neutral conductor is prohibited.
G
rounding through
the neutral 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 conductors.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes
dryers. The kit should contain:
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A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt
minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least
4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end
in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
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A UL listed strain relief.
If your outlet looks like this:
4-wire receptacle
(14-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord
with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain
relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft.
(1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper
wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA
Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground
conductor) may be either green or bare.
The neutral conductor must be identified
by a white cover.
If your outlet looks like this:
3-wire receptacle
(10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief.
The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft
(1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge copper
wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA
Type 10-30R.
If connecting
b
y direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)
and be:
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Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable
(with ground wire), protected with flexible metallic conduit. All
current-carrying wires must be insulated.
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10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum) at least
5 ft. (1.52 m) long.
