GE UPVH880 - Manual (Page 20)

Installation Instructions
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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.
❒ Slip joint pliers
❒ Flat-blade screwdriver
❒ Phillips screwdriver
❒ Level
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
❒ 4 ″
dia. metal elbow
❒ 3/4 ″
strain relief
(UL recognized)
❒ 4
″
duct clamps (2) or
4
″
spring clamps (2)
❒ Safety glasses
❒ 4 ″
dia. metal duct
(recommended)
❒ 4 ″
dia. flexible metal
duct (if needed)
❒ Gloves
❒ Exhaust hood
❒ Duct tape
❒ Dryer power cord kit
(not provided with dryer)
UL rated 120/240V,
30A with 3 or 4 prongs.
Identify the plug type as
per the house receptacle
before purchasing line cord.