Introduction, Dryer Electrical Cord | Bosch Appliances WTL 5410

Installation Instruction

Introduction

Read these installation instructions completely and carefully. They will save you time and effort and help to ensure optimum dryer performance. Be sure to observe all listed warnings and cautions.

These installation instructions are intended for use by qualified installers. In addition to these instructions the dryer must be installed:

In the United States, in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA70 ± latest edition/State and Municipal codes and/or local codes.

In Canada, in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code C22.1 ± latest edition/Provincial and Municipal codes and/or local codes.

Tools Needed for Installation

The following tools are needed for installation of this dryer:

Box cutter

Flat blade screwdriver

#2 Phillips head screwdriver

Duct tape

Caulking gun and compound

Level

Safety goggles

Gloves

Parts Supplied for Installation

±Condensation water drain hose (WTL 5410 only)

±Stacking kit

Parts Needed for Installation (Model WTA 3510 only!)

Four inch (approx. 100 mm) diameter metal exhaust duct (rigid or flexible) of proper length and with elbows and exhaust vent hood required to vent to outdoors.

Dryer Electrical Cord

The Bosch dryer comes with a 4-wire power supply cord pre-installed. This cord fits a 4-wire receptacle as shown in the upper section of Figure 11.

If your receptacle is a 3-wire receptacle, as shown in the lower section of Figure 11, a 3-wire ``Dryer Cord'' must be purchased locally. The 4-wire cord must then be removed and the 3-wire cord installed in its place, as instructed in following section.

When purchasing a 3-wire power supply cord make sure the cord meets following requirements:

U.L listed in the USA, CSA listed in Canada

240 volt rated (minimum)

30 ampere

Type SRD or SRDT

Five feet long (minimum)

Dryer shipped with cord to fit this type 4-wire receptacle.

4-wire receptacle

(14-30R)

If you have 3-wire receptacle, like this, a 3-wire dryer cord must be purchased locally.

3-wire receptacle

(10-30R)

Figure 11.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a 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.

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded.