Electrical Installation; Grounding Requirements; 4-Wire Connections - Frigidaire GLEH1642DS1 Installation Instructions Manual

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

ALL ELECTRIC Laundry Centers
The following are specific requirements for
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proper and safe electrical installation of your laundry center.
Failure to follow these instructions can create an electrical
shock and/or a fire hazard.
This appliance MUST be properly grounded. Electrical
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shock can result if the laundry center is not properly grounded.
Follow the instructions in this manual for proper grounding.
Do not use an extension cord with this
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center. Some extension cords are not designed to withstand the
amounts of electrical current this laundry center utilizes and can
melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locate the
laundry center 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
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power cord. If the strain relief is not attached, the cord can be
pulled out of the laundry center and can be cut by any movement
of the cord, resulting in electrical shock.
Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle with a
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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 OR
aluminum wired power cord with an aluminum wired
receptacle.
NOTE: Laundry centers operating on a 208 volt power supply will
have longer drying times than laundry centers operating on a 240
volt power supply.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Non-Canadian ELECTRIC Laundry Center
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
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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 laundry center:
1. The laundry center MUST be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical
current.
2. If your laundry center 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.
For a permanently connected laundry center:
The laundry center MUST be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding con-ductor
MUST be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
Canadian ELECTRIC Laundry Center
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
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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 laundry center:
1. The laundry center MUST be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical
shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical current.
2. Since your laundry center 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 codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed
electrician.
ALL GAS Laundry Centers
The laundry center 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 the plug.
NON-CANADIAN ELECTRIC Laundry Center
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 10-30 Type SRDT, U.L. approved
power cord through the strain relief.
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4. Attach the power cord neutral (central wire) conductor to the silver
colored center terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the screw
securely.
GREEN GROUND SCREW
NEUTRAL
GROUND
WIRE
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM
5. Attach the remaining two power cord outer conductors to the outer
brass colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both screw
securely.
6. Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint against the power cord.
7. Reinstall the terminal access cover.
NON-CANADIAN ELECTRIC Laundry Center
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. Remove the ground wire from the green
ground screw located above the termial block.
4. Insert a NEMA 14-30 Type ST or SRDT, U.L.
approved power cord through the strain relief.
5. Attach the green power cord ground wire to the cabinet with the
green ground screw.
6. Attach the white (neutral) wire from the power cord and the
ground wire from the appliance harness to the silver-colored center
terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the screw securely.
7. Attach the red and black wires from the power cord to the outer
brass-colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both screws
securely.
8. Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint firmly against the
power cord.
9. Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM
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SILVER TERMINAL