Installation Instructions
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU
WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be
needed for cord strain relief)
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for terminal
connections)
UL-listed strain relief (may be supplied with cord)
UL-listed power cord
– 30-amp
– 240V
– #10 AWG minimum copper conductor
– Closed-loop or forked terminals with
upturned ends
– 3-wire (for construction before 1996) or
4-wire (for construction after 1996)
CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (skip for gas dryers)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
WARNING –
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury:
•
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug
with this appliance.
•
The dryer must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or
in the absence of local codes, in accordance with
the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA
NO. 70.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Before making the electrical connection, turn
off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the
dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. NEVER
LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL
BLOCK.
