GE DCD330G - Manual (Page 13)

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Electrical Installation for Electric Dryers
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: 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
wall outlet, taking into account the length
of power cord to be purchased and allowing
some slack in the cord. Refer to Electrical
Requirements
in this manual for the proper
power cord to be purchased.
WARNING: A UL-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.
WARNING: Use copper receptacles only.
NOTE: Dryers operating on 208-volt power supply
will have longer drying times than those
operating on 240-volt power supply.
A wiring diagram is located inside the
control panel.
Grounding Requirements
DANGER: Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a licensed electrician if
you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
Grounding must be in accordance with local codes
and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in
accordance with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70.
For a grounded, cord-connected electric dryer:
The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of
a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electrical shock by creating
a path of least resistance for electrical current.
If 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, copper-
wired receptacle that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
For a permanently-connected electric dryer:
■ 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.
For a cord-connected gas dryer:
■ This dryer is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly into
a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this
plug.
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