FRIGIDAIRE 137153700B - Manual (Page 9)

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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,
- 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.
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.
DO NOT modify the plug you’ve installed on this appliance.
For a permanently connected dryer:
1. 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
DO NOT modify the plug provided with the appliance.
The dryer is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your 1.
protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly 2.
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
DO NOT modify the plug provided with this appliance. If it will not fi t the 3.
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
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Grounding requirements - Gas dryer (USA and Canada)