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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
ELECTRIC Dryer
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
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.
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.
Do not modify plug provided
with the appliance.
ALL GAS Dryers
This dryer 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 this
plug.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSFOR 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.
POWER CORD
TIGHTEN NUT
TO THESE
THREADS
STRAIN
RELIEF
MOUNTING
BRACKET
GREEN
GROUND
SCREW
NUT
NEUTRAL
GROUND
WIRE
SILVER
TERMINAL
7. Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint firmly against the
power cord.
8. Tighten the strain relief nut securely so the strain relief does not
turn.
9. Reinstall the terminal block cover.
