Installation Guide

5
Electrical system
requirements
Electrical Requirements For
Electric Dryer:
CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit
fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or
circuit breakers. Use separately fused
circuits for washer and dryer. DO NOT
operate washer and dryer on same circuit.
POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire,
120/240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alter-
nating Current.
NOTE
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage
capabilities, the use of this dryer with power
created by gas powered generators, solar
powered generators, wind powered gener-
ators or any other generator other than the
local utility company is not recommended.
NOTE
A 120/208 volt, single phase, 60 Hz,
Alternating Current supply may be used on
dryers marked for use on rating plate.
IMPORTANT
Dryer is internally grounded to neutral
unless it was manufactured for sale in
Canada.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used
when the appliance is installed in a loca-
tion where grounding through the neu-
tral conductor is prohibited. Grounding
through the neutral link is prohibited for: (1)
new branch circuit installations, (2) mobile
homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4)
areas where local codes DO NOT permit
grounding through the neutral.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
• Failure to follow safety warnings
exactly could result in serious injury,
death, or property damage.
• DO NOT install a booster fan in
dryer exhaust duct.
• Install all clothes dryers in accor-
dance with the installation instruc-
tions in this manual.
Adjustable
pliers
4 inch, rigid metal or
semi-rigid metal exhaust duct work
Adjustable
wrench
Metal foil
tape (not
duct tape)
External
vent hood
or
Carpenter’s
level
Optional
universal
accessory
wrench
Pipe wrench
for gas
supply
gas line
shutoff valve
(gas dryer)
or
LP-resistant
thread tape
(for natural
gas or
LP supply)
½” NPT
union flare
adapters (x2)
and flexible
gas supply line
(gas dryer)
3-wire or 4-wire
240 volt cord kit
(electric dryer)
Phillips,
straight, &
square bit
screwdrivers
4 in.
(10.2 cm)
clamp
Installation Requirements
Tools and materials needed for
installation:
ASSEMBLY HOSE
KIT - P/N 5304495002 ,
for steam models only,
is not included and
must be purchased
separately.