Electrical Connections, Extension Cord

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow all grounding instructions in Grounding Section.

An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only this appliance is recommended. DO NOT USE AN

EXTENSION CORD.

GAS MODELS – U.S. and Canada

A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC, approved electrical service, with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker is required.

ELECTRIC MODELS – U.S. Only

Most U.S. dryers, as manufactured, require a 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service. Some require 120/208 volt, 60 Hz approved electrical service. The electric service requirements can be found on the data label located on the front behind the door. A 30 ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required.

•If a power cord is used, the cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.

•The power cord is NOT provided with U.S. electric model dryers.

IMPORTANT: When permitted by local codes, the dryer electrical supply may be connected by means of a new power supply cord kit, marked for use with clothes dryer, that is U.L. listed, rated at 120/240 volts minimum, 30 amperes with three No. 10 copper wire conductors terminated with closed loop terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends or with tinned leads.

1.size of the conductors and the type of cord.

2.3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief

•Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer. The power cord electric supply wiring must be retained at the dryer cabinet with a suitable UL listed strain relief.

•Where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor.

(Use 4-prong plug for 4 wire receptacle, NEMA type 14-30R)

ELECTRIC MODELS - Canada Only

•A 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30 ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required.

•All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord attached. The power cord should be plugged into a 30 ampere receptacle.

NOTE: It is not permissible to convert a dryer in Canada to 208 volts.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

If your dryer requires replacement parts or accessories, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or Amana Customer Service, 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022, phone 877-232-6771, 866-587-2002 for Canada, for information on the nearest authorized Amana Parts Distributor.