Electrical Installation; Grounding Requirements - Frigidaire FEQ1442CES0 Installation Instructions Manual

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

ELECTRIC Dryer
The following are specific requirements
for proper and safe electrical installation of your dryer.
Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical
shock and/or a fire hazard.
This appliance MUST be properly
grounded. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not
properly grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for
proper grounding.
Do not use an extension cord with this
dryer. Some extension cords are not designed to withstand
the amounts of electrical current this dryer utilizes and can
melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locate the
dryer within reach of the receptacle for the length power cord
to be purchased, allowing some slack in the cord. Refer to
the pre-installation requirements in this manual for the proper
power cord to be purchased.
A U.L. approved strain relief must be
installed onto power cord. If the strain relief is not
attached, the cord can be pulled out of the dryer and can be
cut by any movement of the cord, resulting in electrical
shock.
Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle
with a copper wired power cord and plug (or vice
versa). A chemical reaction occurs between copper and
aluminum and can cause electrical shorts. The proper
wiring and receptacle is a copper wired power cord
with a copper wired receptacle.
NOTE: Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have
longer drying times than operating on 240 volt power supply.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRIC Dryer
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.
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. If 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, copper
wired receptacle that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in
doubt, call a licensed electrician.
For a permanently connected dryer:
1. The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer
DANGER
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.
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.
1. Remove the screw securing the
terminal block access cover to the
rear panel and remove cover.
2. Install a U.L. approved strain relief
connector in the entry hole on the
back panel.
3. Insert a NEMA 14-30 Type ST or SRDT, U.L. approved
power cord through the strain relief.
4. Attach the green power cord ground wire to the cabinet
with the green ground screw
5. Attach the white (neutral) wire from the power cord to the
silver- colored center terminal on the terminal block. Tighten
the screw securely.
6. Attach the red and black wires from the power cord to the
outer brass-colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten
both screws securely.
7. Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint firmly against
the power cord.
8. Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
This dryer is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for
your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
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