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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 and /or fire 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.
