Manual

Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS
ik WARNING: Thef.ll,,wi.g
requirements for proper and sate electrical installation oI
your d_Te_: [_filure to follow these instructions can create
electrical shock and/or a fire hazard.
This appliance MUST be i)roperly grounded.
Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly
grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual tot proper
grounding.
DO NOT use an extension cord with this (h_'e_: Some
extension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts
of electrical ctm'ent this (hTer utilizes and can melt,
creating electrical shock and/or fire ha/m'd. I,ocate the
dryer within reach (ff the wall outlet, ta!dng into account
the length of power cord to be purchased and allowing
sore e slack in the cord. Refer to Electrical Requirements in
this manual for the proper power cord to be purchased.
A LllAisted strain relict must be installed onto power cord.
If the strain relict is not attached, the cord can be pulled
out of the dryer and can be cut by any movement _ff the
cord, resulting in electrical shock.
NOTE: D_'e_s operating on 208-volt power supi)ly will
have longer (h3'ing times than those operating
on 240-volt power supI)ly:
A wiring diagwam is located under the top panel.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: mp,,,pe,.,..ecti,,.,,fthe
eqtfipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk _ff
electric shock. Check Mth a licensed electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
The d_3'er MUST be grounded. In the event el a
malflmction or b_eakdown, grounding will reduce the risk
of electrical shock by creating a path of least resistance tot
electrical current.
Grotmding must be in accordance Mth local codes and
ordinances, or in the absence el local codes, in accordance
with the National Electrical Code _NSI/NFPA No. 70.
For a grounded, cord-comaected electric dryer:
If your chyer is equiI)I)ed with a power sui)ply cord having
an equil)ment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug, the plug MUST be plugged into an ai)propfiate,
coppe_vired receptacle (in the U.S.), or in Canada, an
ai)propfiam outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in
doub_ call a licensed electrician.
For a permmmntly cmmected dectric dryer:
" The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded met;fl,
permanent wiring system; or an equii)ment-grounding
conductor must be rtm with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equil)ment-grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
For a grom_ded, cord-commcted gas dryer:
• This chyer is equii)i)ed with a three-prong (grounding)
plug for your protection against shock hazard and should
be phtgged directly inU_ a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
fl'om this l)lug. Do not modit)' the l)lug on this appliance.
If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
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