Electric Dryer; Electrical Requirements - GE Spacemaker DSXH43 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS
A_ WARNING- Io ,e_l.ce _ t,e ,i_k of
fire, electric shock or personal i_jury:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH
THIS APPLIANCE.
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
This dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 or in Canada CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
Electrical Requirements
• This dryer must be connected to a 208V or 240V
indMdual branch circuit, protected by 30-amp circuit
breakers or time-.delay fllses.
• Power supply: 3-wire 240wolt, single-.phase, 60-Hz,
Alternating Current. (Canada-240 volt, single-phase,
60-Hz Alternating Current.)
• Use copper conductors only.
• If the electric supply does not meet the above
specifications, call a licensed electrician.
NOTE: A wiring diagaam is located under the top panel.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS
A_WARNING- To _e_l.c_ _he r isk o f
fire, electric shock or personal ii_jury:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
This dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 or in Canada, CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
Electrical Requirements
• This d_yer must be supplied with 120V, 60-Hz,
and connecmd m a properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker
or time-delay flase.
• If the electric supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.
External Ground (if required)
Ensure properground
existsbeforeuse
An external ground wire (not provided), which meets local
codes, may be added by attaching it to the green ground
screw on the rear of the dryer in the upper left corner
above the cord, and to grounded metal cold water pipe or
other established ground.
L-
Attachgroundwire
(obtainlocally)
NOTE: A wMng diagrmn is located under the top panel.