ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS
Installation Instructions
WARNING –
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or personal injury:
•
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH
THIS APPLIANCE.
•
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
This 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.
Electrical Requirements
•
This dryer must be connected to a 208V or 240V
individual branch circuit, protected by 30-amp circuit
breakers or time-delay fuses.
•
Power supply: 3-wire 240-volt, single-phase, 60-Hz,
Alternating Current.
•
Use copper conductors only.
•
If the electric supply does not meet the above
specifications, call a licensed electrician.
NOTE:
A wiring diagram is located under the top panel.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS
WARNING –
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or personal injury:
•
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
•
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
This 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.
Electrical Requirements
•
This dryer must be supplied with 120V, 60-Hz,
and connected to a properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker
or time-delay fuse.
•
If the electric supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.
External Ground (if required)
An external ground wire (not provided), which meets local
codes, may be added by attaching it to the green ground
screw on the rear of the dryer in the upper left corner
above the cord, and to grounded metal cold water pipe
or other established ground.
NOTE:
A wiring diagram is located under the top panel.
Attach ground wire
(obtain locally)
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
