Electrical Installation

ALL ELECTRIC Dryers

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.

This appliance MUST be properly grounded. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for proper grounding.

Do not use an extension cord with this dryer. Some extension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts of electrical current this dryer utilizes and can melt, 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.

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 dryer and can be cut by any movement of the cord, resulting in electrical shock.

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.

NOTE: Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than operating on 240 volt power supply.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Non-Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer

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 dryer:

1.The dryer MUST 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.

For a permanently connected dryer:

1. The 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 appliance.

Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:

1.The dryer must 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.Since 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 outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

1.Remove the screw securing the terminal block access cover to the rear panel and remove cover.

2.Install a U.L. approved strain relief connector in the entry hole on the back panel.

3.Insert a NEMA 14-30 Type ST or SRDT, U.L. approved power cord through the strain relief.

4.Attach the green power cord ground wire to the cabinet with the green ground screw

5.Attach the white (neutral) wire from the power cord to the silver- colored center terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the screw securely.

6.Attach the red and black wires from the power cord to the outer brass-colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both screws securely.

7.Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint firmly against the power cord.

8.Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

ALL GAS Dryers

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.