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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
ALL ELECTRIC Dryers
The following are specific requirements for proper
and safe electrical installation of your dryer. Failure to follow
these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a fire hazard.
This appliance
MUST
be properly grounded. Electrical shock can
result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Follow the instructions in
this manual for proper grounding.
Do not use an extension cord with this dryer. Some extension
cords are not designed to withstand the amounts of electrical current
this dryer utilizes and can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire
hazard. Locate the dryer within reach of the receptacle for the length
power cord to be purchased, allowing some slack in the cord. Refer
to the pre-installation requirements in this manual for the proper
power cord to be purchased.
A U.L. approved strain relief must be installed onto power cord. If
the strain relief is not attached, the cord can be pulled out of the
dryer and can be cut by any movement of the cord, resulting in
electrical shock.
Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle with a copper wired
power cord and plug (or vice versa). A chemical reaction occurs
between copper and aluminum and can cause electrical shorts.
The
proper wiring and receptacle is a copper wired power cord with
a copper wired receptacle.
NOTE:
Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have longer
drying times than operating on 240 volt power supply.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Non-Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
1. The dryer
MUST
be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by
a path of least resistance for electrical current.
2. If your dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug
MUST
be plugged into an appropriate, copper wired receptacle
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
Do not modify plug provided with the appliance.
For a permanently connected dryer:
1. The dryer
MUST
be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
1. The dryer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by
a path of least resistance for electrical current.
POWER CORD
TIGHTEN NUT TO
THESE THREADS
NUT
SILVER TERMINAL
NEUTRAL
GROUND
WIRE
GREEN GROUND SCREW
STRAIN
RELIEF
MOUNTING
BRACKET
2. Since your dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
ALL GAS Dryers
1. The laundry center is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the
grounding prong from the plug.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
FOR 3-WIRE SYSTEM
Non-Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer
1. Remove the screws securing the terminal block access cover and
the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the
dryer upper corner.
2. Install a U.L. approved strain relief into the power cord entry hole
of the mounting bracket. Finger tighten the nut only at this time.
3. Thread a U.L. approved 30 amp. power cord, NEMA 10-30 Type
SRDT, through the strain relief.
4. Attach the power cord neutral (center wire) conductor to the
silver colored center terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the
screw securely.
5. Attach the remaining two power cord outer conductors to the
outer brass colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both
screws securely.
Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/ conductor
at connections.
6. Reattach the strain relief mounting bracket to the back of the
dryer with two screws. Tighten screws securely.
7. Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint firmly against the
power cord.
8. Tighten the strain relief nut securely so that the strain relief does
not turn.
9. Reinstall the terminal block cover.
