Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryers

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Electrical ground is required on this product.

!WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do Not modify the power supply cord plug. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.

Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. This could result in a risk of electrical shock.

Do Not plug the power supply cord (pigtail) into any receptacle before connecting the pigtail to the dryer terminal block. This could result in a risk of electrical shock.

Electrical Connection

A. A three-wire (Fig. 2) or four-wire (Fig. 3), single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz, AC only electrical supply is required on a separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.

B. Most local codes permit the use of flexible,

 

30-amp rated, power supply cord (pigtail).

 

The power cord must be plugged into a

 

mating 30-amp receptacle (NEMA type

Fig. 3

10-30R). A U.L.- listed strain relief must

 

be installed where the power cord enters

 

the dryer.

 

C. THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED

WITH 10-GAUGE MINIMUM COPPER Fig. 2 WIRE ONLY. Do Not use aluminum wire

which could cause a fire.

D. The power supply cord (pigtail) can be removed and the appliance can be con- nected directlyto an individual 30-ampere fuse circuit breaker box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed, 10- gauge minimum copper cable. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of

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Whirlpool L-63 manual Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryers, Electrical Connection