Installation Instructions

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
NOTE
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered
generators, solar powered generators, wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local utility
company is not recommended.
NOTE
Laundry centers manufactured for sale in Canada have
factory-installed, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA
14-30R).
Electrical requirements for Laundry Center with electric dryer
CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit breakers.
POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.
3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or NEMA 14-30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible
when the dryer is in the installed position.
GROUNDING CONNECTION - See “Grounding requirements” in Electrical Installation section.
The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power
supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at 240
volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open end spade
lug connectors with upturned ends or closed
loop connectors and marked for use with clothes
dryers. For 3-wire cord connection instructions see
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.
4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)
The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply
cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated
at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 4 open end
spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed
loop connectors and marked for use with clothes
dryers. For 4-wire cord connection instructions see
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-30R)
IMPORTANT
This laundry center 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 location where grounding through
the neutral 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.