Whirlpool Duet WGD9470W, Installation Instructions Manual

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ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP – CANADA ONLY
Electrical Requirements
WARNIN G
Electrical Shock Hazar d
Plug into a groun d e d 4 prong outlet.
Failure to d o so can result in d eath or electrical shock.
It is your responsi b ility
■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.
■
To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest
edition and all local codes. A copy of the above codes standard
may be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178
Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.
■ To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,
60 Hz., AC only electrical supply 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.
■ This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certified Power
Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall
receptacle. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. Be sure wall
receptacle is within reach of dryer’s final location.
4-wire receptacle 14-30R
If using a replacement power supply cord, it is recommended that
you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 9831317.
For further information, please reference the service numbers
located in the “Assistance or Service” section.
G ROUNDIN G IN S TRUCTION S
S AVE THE S E IN S TRUCTION S
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For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
Thi s dryer mu s t be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the ri s k of electric s hock
by providing a path of lea s t re s i s tance for electric current.
Thi s dryer i s e q uipped with a cord having an e q uipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug mu s t
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that i s properly
in s talled and grounded in accordance with all local code s
and ordinance s .
WARNIN G :
Improper connection of the e q uipment-
grounding conductor can re s ult in a ri s k of electric s hock.
Check with a q ualified electrician or s ervice repre s entative
or per s onnel if you are in doubt a s to whether the dryer i s
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
in
s talled by a q ualified electrician.