Complete Owner's Guide

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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
Connecting the electrical
system
Grounding the electric dryer (USA)
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
1. 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
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.
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:
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
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.
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NOTE
Dryers operating on 208 volt power
supply will have longer drying times
than dryers operating on 240 volt
power supply.
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NOTE
The electric dryer has been designed
and certified to operate at both
240V and 208V. Drying times on a
208V power supply will, however, be
approximately 20% longer than drying
times on a 240V power supply. This
is normal and expected behavior and
applies to all drying cycles.
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NOTE
A 120/208 volt, single phase 60Hz,
Alternatintg Current supply may be
used on dryers marked for use on
rating plate.
WARNING
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.