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If your outlet looks like this:

4-wire receptacle

(14-30R)

Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord

with ring or spade terminals and UL-listed

strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord,

at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four

10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire

receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30 R. The

ground wire (ground conductor) may be

either green or bare. The neutral

conductor must be identified by a white

cover.

If your outlet looks like this:

3-wire receptacle

(10-30R)

Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord

with ring or spade terminals and UL-listed

strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord,

at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have three

10-gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire

receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

If connecting by direct wire:

Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)

and be:

 Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable

(with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. All

current-carrying wires must be insulated.

 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum) at least 5 ft.

(1.52 m) long.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected appliance:

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of

electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for

electric current. This appliance is equipped with a 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.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if

you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly

grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the

appliance: If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualified electrician.

For a permanently connected appliance:

This appliance 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Electric Requirements – Canada

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

It is your responsibility:

 To contact a qualified electrical installer.

 To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in

conformance with Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 – latest

edition and all local codes. A copy of above codes standard

may be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178

Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.

 To supply the required 4-wire, single-phase, 120/240 V, 60 Hz,

AC-only electrical supply 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.

 This dryer is equipped with a UL-listed and/or CSA

International Certified Power Cord intended to be plugged into

a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft. (1.52 m)

long. Be sure wall receptacle is within reach of dryer’s final

location.

4-wire receptacle (14-30R)

 If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the

ground path is adequate.

 Do not use an extension cord.

For further information, or to obtain a Power Supply Cord

Replacement (Part Number W11095079), please reference the

contact information listed on your Quick Start Guide.