Connecting Electric Dryers - LG RV1881EZ Owner's Manual

Connecting Electric Dryers

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To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury,
or death, the wiring and grounding must conform
to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations.
Please contact a qualified electrician to check your
home's wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has
adequate electrical power to operate the dryer.
Electrical requirements for electric models only
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using this appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
220V, 60Hz
•  This 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 dryer. Failure to
do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• I f branch circuit to dryer is 15 ft. (4.5 m) or less in length, use
UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed No.-10 AWG wire (copper
wire only), or as required by local codes. If over 15 ft. (4.5 m),
use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as required
by local codes. Allow sufficient slack in wiring so dryer can be
moved from its normal location when necessary. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• D o not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• F or personal safety, this dryer must be properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• T he power cord of this dryer is equipped with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance. Failure to follow this warning
can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• T his dryer must be plugged into a 60Hz, 220VAC, grounded
outlet protected by a 13-ampere fuse or circuit breaker. Failure
to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• W here a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow this
warning can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Electrical connection
Plug dryer into a 220
VAC, 60 Hz grounded
3-prong outlet.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using this appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
• Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided
with the dryer.
• The dryer should be connected to 3-hole outlet.
• If it does not fit the outlet, a proper outlet will
need to be installed by a qualified electrician.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using this appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
• Any installation in a manufactured or mobile
home must comply with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280 or Standard CAN/ CSA Z240 MH and
local codes and ordinances.
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