GE DPGT750 - Manual (Page 25)

Installation Instructions
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU
WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be
needed for cord strain relief)
❒ #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for terminal
connections)
❒ UL-listed strain relief (may be supplied
with cord)
❒ UL-listed power cord
– 30-amp
– 240V
– #10 AWG minimum copper conductor
– Closed-loop or forked terminals with
upturned ends
– 3-wire (for construction before 1996) or
4-wire (for construction after 1996)
CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (skip for gas dryers)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Before making the electrical connection, turn
off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure
the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
NEVER LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF
THE TERMINAL BLOCK.