Kenmore 417.6173 Series Installation Instructions Manual page 13

Installation Requirements
Electrical installation
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
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK 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.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• 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 dryers operating on 240 volt
power supply.
Grounding requirements -
Electric dryer (USA)
WARNING
Improper grounding of the laundry
center may cause serious injury or
death. Check with a licensed electri-
cian 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. After you purchase and install a 3 wire
or 4 wire power supply cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug that matches
you wiring system, 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.
3. DO NOT modify the plug you've
installed on this appliance. If it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
For a permanently connected dryer:
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.
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