ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
nIt is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only this appliance be provided.
nTo minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3- or 4-prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
nIf codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
nCheck with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded.
nDo not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
It is your responsibility:
nTo contact a qualified electrical installer.
nTo be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
nTo supply the required 3- or 4-wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3- or 4-wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate)
on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit.
nDo not use an extension cord.
Electrical Connection
To properly install your washer/dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.
nThis washer/dryer is manufactured ready to install with a
3-wire electrical supply connection. The neutral ground wire is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from the internal ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.
nIf local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection” in the “Electrical Connection” section.
nA 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
nA UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
nA UL-listed strain relief.
If your outlet looks like this:
| | | | | Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring |
| | | | | or spade terminals and UL-listed strain relief. The |
| | | | | 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) |
| | | | | long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires and |
| | | | |
| | | | | match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. |
| 4-wire | The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either |
| green or bare. The neutral conductor must be |
receptacle |
(14-30R) | identified by a white cover. |
If your outlet looks like this:
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL-listed strain relief. The
3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
3-wire
receptacle
(10-30R)
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
nFlexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper
cable (with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
n10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).
nAt least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.
