Section One; General Information; Electrical Requirements; Electrical Requirements For Gas Dryers - Whirlpool 27' Job Aid

Electrical Requirements for Gas Dryers

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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 use an extension cord with this appliance. Such use may result in a fire,
electrical shock or other personal injury.
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. This could result in a risk
of electrical shock.
A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 Ampere fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
Recommended Grounding Method
Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND
For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a power
supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. (Fig. 1) To
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding type wall
receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1987 or the latest code
and local ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not
available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation
of the customer to have a properly grounded 3-prong
wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Electrical ground is required on this product.
! WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
PRONG.
3-prong
grounding-
plug
1
3-prong
grounding-
type wall
receptacle
grounding
prong
power
supply cord
Fig. 1