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CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS
wWARNING: 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.
Electrical Requirements for Electric Models Only
wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
•This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an
be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
•The dryer has its own terminal block that must be connected to a separate 240 VAC, 60 Hertz,
NAMEPLATE. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO
•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
•The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall receptacle and dryer terminal block
IS NOT supplied with dryer. Type of pigtail 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.
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wWARNING: 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 a
•If it does not fit the outlet, a proper outlet will need to be installed by a qualified electrician.
Special Electrical Requirements for Mobile or Manufactured Homes
wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
•Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part
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or death.
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