ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
ALL ELECTRIC Laundry Centers
WARNING The following are specific requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your laundry center. 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 laundry center is not properly grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for proper grounding.
WARNING Do not use an extension cord with this
laundry center. Some extension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts of electrical current this laundry center utilizes and can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locate the laundry center within reach of the receptacle for the length power cord to be purchased, allowing some slack in the cord. Refer to the
WARNING A U.L. approved strain relief must be
installed onto power cord. If the strain relief is not attached, the cord can be pulled out of the laundry center and can be cut by any movement of the cord, resulting in electrical shock.
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 OR aluminum wired power cord with an aluminum wired receptacle.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Non-Canadian ELECTRIC Laundry Center
DANGER 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,
1.The laundry center MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current.
2.If your laundry center is equipped with a power supply cord having an
For a permanently connected laundry center:
The laundry center 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
Canadian ELECTRIC Laundry Center
DANGER 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 laundry center:
1.The laundry center MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical current.
NOTE: Laundry centers operating on a 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than laundry centers operating on a 240 volt power supply.
2.Since your laundry center is equipped with a power supply cord having an
ALL GAS Laundry Centers
1.The laundry center is equipped with a
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