Electrical installation
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
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK 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.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• 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 dryers
operating on 240 volt power supply.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Grounding requirements -
Electric dryer (USA)
Improper grounding of the laundry center
may cause serious injury or death. 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
2. After you purchase and install a 3 wire or 4
3. DO NOT modify the plug you've installed
For a permanently connected dryer:
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.
WARNING
of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a
path of least resistance for electrical current.
wire power supply cord having an equip-
ment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug that matches you wiring system, 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.
on this appliance. If it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
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