Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions
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.
Electrical installation
Grounding requirements - 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.
Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (Canada)
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 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 fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
NOTE
Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have longer
drying times than dryers operating on 240 volt power
supply.
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.
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
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a
licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.