Wwarning, Connecting electric dryers – LG DLGX3361R User Manual

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Electrical Requirements for Electric Models Only

This 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 dryer. Failure to do

so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

The dryer has its own terminal block that

must be connected to a separate 240 VAC,

60-Hertz, single-phase circuit, fused at 30

amperes (the circuit must be fused on both

sidesoftheline).ELECTRICALSERVICE

FORTHEDRYERSHOULDBEOFTHE

MAXIMUMRATEVOLTAGELISTEDONTHE

NAMEPLATE. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER

TO 110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. Failure

to follow these instructions can result in fire,

explosion, or death.

If branch circuit to dryer is 15 ft. (4.5 m)

or less in length, use UL (Underwriters

Laboratories) listed No.-10 AWG wire

(copper wire only), or as required by local

codes. If over 15 ft. (4.50 m), use UL-listed

No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as

required by local codes. Allow sufficient

slack in wiring so dryer can be moved from

its normal location when necessary. Failure

to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

The power cord (pigtail) connection between

wall receptacle and dryer terminal block

ISNOTsuppliedwithdryer.Typeofpigtail

and gauge of wire must conform to local

codes and with instructions on the following

pages. Failure to follow these instructions can

result in fire, explosion, or death.

A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile

and manufactured home installations, as

well as all new construction after January

1, 1996. A 4-wire connection must be used

where local codes do not permit grounding

through the neutral wire. Failure to do so can

result in fire, explosion, or death.

Special Electrical Requirements for Mobile or Manufactured Homes

• Any installation in a manufactured or mobile

home must comply with the Manufactured

Home Construction and Safety Standards

Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/

CSA0Z240 MH and local codes and ordinances.

A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile

and manufactured home installations, as well

as all new construction after January 1, 1996.

Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion,

or death.

CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this

appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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WARNING:

To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and

grounding must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all

applicable local regulations. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home’s wiring and

fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer.

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this

appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this

appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Do not modify the plug and internal wire

provided with the dryer.

• The dryer should be connected to 4-hole outlet.

• If it does not fit the outlet, a proper outlet will

need to be installed by a qualified electrician.

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