Electrical Connections - Bosch WTW87NH1UC Use And Care Manual / Installation Instructions

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Electrical Connections

Power Cord
The attached power cord is a standard NEMA 6-15P
cord and is UL approved and listed in the USA and
Canada. It meets the following requirements:
208-240 volt rated;
15 amps.
NOTICES
This appliance is restricted to being powered by the
supplied power cord noted above.
There are two allowable methods to connect the
appliance cord to power:
If the home has an existing 4-prong, 30A Dryer
1.
receptacle use the supplied Power Adapter.
Plug the adapter into the 4-prong receptacle (Line
side) and then plug the Bosch Dryer and Washer
power cords into the adapter (Load side). See
following images of Power Adapter for Line/Load side
locations and appliance cord placement.
NOTICE:
This adapter can only be used with a 4-prong
receptacle. If the home has an existing 3-prong dryer
receptacle it and its complete branch circuit must be
changed to a 4-prong circuit.
Use an existing individual 240V, 15A minimum branch
2.
circuit having a NEMA 6-15R outlet (or choose to have
one installed).
WARNING
9
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Do not reuse this Power Adapter with a new
purchase of a Dryer. The old Power Adapter must
be discarded with the old Dryer. A new Power
Adapter must be used when a new Dryer is
installed.
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ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND CIRCUITS
WARNING
9
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the
dryer.
Protect the power cord from physical damage
such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, or walked
on.
DO NOT use an extension cord to connect the
dryer to the power supply.
Make sure:
The power cord fits into the outlet/receptacle.
The home's internal power supply circuit wire size is
sufficient and electrically grounded.
Do not cut, remove or bypass the grounding
prong on the power cord end.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
The power cord must only be replaced by a
qualified service provider or licensed electrician
to help avoid a fire/electric shock hazard.
Use only manufacturer recommended
replacement power cords purchased through our
Customer Service department.
Do not use NEMA 14-30P (4-prong) nor 10-30P
(3-prong) power cords on this appliance.
Do not reuse old power cord.
Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring or
conductors at connections.
WARNING
9
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
Only pull out the power cord by the plug end and
never by the cord, as this could damage it.
Never touch or hold the plug end or power cord
with wet hands.
Never unplug the plug end during operation.
WARNING
9
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or servicer if you
are in doubt as to whether the appliance has been
properly grounded.

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