Electrical Installation; Grounding Requirements; Electrical Connections-3-Wire - GE PSXH47 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

NON-CANADIAN 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. Do not modify
plug provided with the appliance.
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. Do not modify plug provided with the
appliance.
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.
ALL GAS Dryers
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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
FOR 3-WIRE SYSTEM
NON-CANADIAN ELECTRIC Dryer
1. Remove the screws securing the terminal block access cover and the
strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer upper
corner.
2. Install a U.L. approved strain relief into the power cord entry hole of
the mounting bracket. Finger tighten the nut only at this time.
3. Thread a U.L. approved 30 amp. power cord, NEMA
10-30 type SRDT, through the strain relief.
4. Attach the power cord neutral (center wire) conductor to the silver
colored center terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the screw
securely.
5. Attach the remaining two power cord outer conductors to the outer
brass colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both screws
securely.
Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/ conductor at
connections.
6. Reattach the strain relief mounting bracket to the back of the dryer
with two screws. Tighten screws securely.
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