Installation Instructions

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Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (USA)
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
1 The dryer MUST be grounded. I n 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 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. I f in
doubt, call a licensed electrician.
3 DO NOT modify the plug you’ve installed on this
appliance. If it will not fi t the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
For a permanently connected dryer:
1 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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Grounding requirements - Gas dryer (USA and Canada)
Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (Canada)
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
1 The dryer MUST be grounded. I n the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for
electrical current.
1 The dryer is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)
plug for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle.
2 The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances. I f in doubt, call a
licensed electrician.
3 DO NOT modify the plug provided with this appliance.
If it will not fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualifi ed electrician.
WARNI NG
Improper grounding of the dryer may cause serious injury
or death. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
WARNI NG
Improper grounding of the dryer may cause serious injury
or death. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
WARNI NG
Improper grounding of the dryer may cause serious injury
or death. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
2 Since your dryer is equipped with a power supply
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug, the plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet 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 provided with this appliance.
If it will not fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualifi ed electrician.