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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Before
proceeding
with
electrical
installation,
install
the
dryer's
coin-nnetering
systenn
(when
used)
in
accordance
with the separate instructions provided with the nneter.
ELECTRIC Drver
ALL ELECTRIC Dryers
ik 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 nnanual for proper grounding.
WARNING
Do not use an extension cord with this drver.
Sonne extension cords are not designed to withstand the announts
of
electrical
current
this
dryer
utilizes
and
can
nnelt,
creating
electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locate the dryer within reach
of
the
receptacle
for
the
length
power
cord
to
be
purchased,
allowing
some
slack
in
the
cord.
Refer
to
the
pre-installation
requirements
in
this
manual
for
the
proper
power
cord
to
be
purchased.
WARNING
A U.L. listed 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.
iàDANGER
Improper
connection
of
the
equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check
with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
For a grounded, cord-connected drver:
1.
The dryer ML/ST'be grounded. In the event of a malfunction
or
breakdown,
grounding
will
reduce
the
risk
of
electrical
shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current.
2.
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. Do
not modify plug provided
with the appliance.
For a permanently connected drver:
1.
The
dryer
MUST
be
connected
to
a
grounded
metal,
permanent
wiring
system;
or
an
equipment
grounding
con
ductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
ALL
GAS Dryers
WARNING
Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle with
a copper wired power cord and plug (or vice versa). A chemical
reaction
occurs
between
copper
and
aluminum
and
can
cause
electrical shorts.
The proper wiring and receptacle is a copper
wired power cord with a copper wired receptacle.
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.
NOTE:
Dryers
operating
on
208
volt
power
supply
will
have
longer drying times than operating on 240 volt power supply.