Installation guide
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.
4
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
HAZARD
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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
INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
4y
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.
the
proper
power
cord
to
be
purchased.
&
NOTE
Dryers
operating
on
208
volt
power
supply
will
have
longer
drying
times
than
dryers
operating
on
240
volt
power
supply.
Grounding
requirements
-
Electric
dryer
(USA)
4
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
HAZARD
Improper
connection
of
the
equipment
grounding
conductor
can
result
in
a
risk
of
electrical
shock.
Check
with
a
licensed
electrician
if
you
are
in
doubt
as
to
whether
the
appliance
is
properly
grounded.
For
a
grounded,
cord-connected
dryer:
i
The
dryer
MUST
be
grounded.
In
the
event
of
a
malfunction
or
breakdown,
grounding
will
reduce
the
risk
of
electrical
shock
by
a
path
of
least
resistance
for
electrical
current.
2
After
you
purchase
and
install
a 3
wire
or
4
wire
power
supply
cord
having
an
equipment-grounding
conductor
and
a
grounding
plug that
matches
your
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.
3
DO
NOT
modify
the
plug
you've
installed
on
this
appliance.
If
it
will
not
fit
the
outlet,
have
a
proper
outlet
installed
by
a
qualified
electrician.
For
a
permanently
connected
dryer:
i
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.
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