GE DPGT750 - Manual (Page 24)

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
Installation Instructions
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TEST FOR LEAKS
WARNING –
Never use an
open flame to test for gas leaks.
Check all connections for leaks with soapy
solution or equivalent.
Apply a soap solution. The leak test solution
must not contain ammonia, which could
cause damage to the brass fittings.
If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten
the joint and repeat the soap test.
Open Gas
Valve
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS
WARNING –
To reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock and personal injury:
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug with this appliance.
• The dryer must be electrically grounded
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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
GAS DRYERS
This appliance must be supplied with 120V,
60Hz, and connected to a properly grounded
branch ciruit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp
circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
If electrical supply provided does not meet
the above specifications, it is recommended
that a licensed electrician install an approved
outlet.
WARNING –
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 terminal from
this plug.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
If local codes permit, an external ground wire
(not provided), which meets local codes, may
be added by attaching to the green ground
screw on the rear of the dryer, and to an
alternate established ground.
Ground
Screw