GAS DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Requirements
Gas Dryer Grounding
AWARNING
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
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@ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
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breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
Electrical Shock Hazard
This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding
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conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
Do not remove ground prong.
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not use an adapter.
@ For a permanently connected dryer:
This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,
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extension
cord.
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not use an extension
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permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
tire, or electrical shock.
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
the dryer.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be electrically grounded in
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accordance with local codes and ordinances or, in the absence
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment-
of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
latest edition, or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. If codes
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative
permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
that a qualified electrical installer determine that the ground
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power
path is adequate.
supply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
installed by a qualified electrician.
National Fire Protection Association
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INSTRUCTIONS
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
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Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
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A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
circuit is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
also recommended.
It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this dryer be provided.
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This dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having a
3-prong grounding plug.
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To minimize the possibility of shock, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet,
grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the
properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
dryer is properly grounded.