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Installation Instructions
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
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.
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Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (Canada)Grounding requirements - Gas dryer (USA and Canada)
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.
3. DO NOT modify the plug provided with this
appliance. If it will not fi t the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
The dryer is equipped with a three-prong 1.
(grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate 2.
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
DO NOT modify the plug provided with this 3.
appliance. If it will not fi t the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.