Installation Instructions

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ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (U.S.A. ONLY)
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions
provided for it here.
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This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical
supply connection. The neutral ground conductor is permanently
connected to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer.
If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection,
the neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external
ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral
terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. When the
neutral ground conductor is secured under the neutral terminal
(center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is
isolated from the neutral conductor.
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If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground
wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection”
section.
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A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the
appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the
neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral
is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations and (2)
areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral
conductor.
Electric Dryer Grounding
It is your responsibility:
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To contact a qualified electrical installer.
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To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
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The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply
connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in
remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.
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A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
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To supply the required 3- or 4-wire, single phase, 120/240 V,
60 Hz., AC-only electrical supply (or 3- or 4-wire, 120/208 V
electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a
separate 30 A circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an
individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.