Electrolux EFME417SIW Installation Instructions Manual page 10

10
Installation Instructions
Electrical installation
The following are specifi c requirements for
proper and safe electrical installation of your
dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can
create electrical shock and/or a fi re 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 fi re 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.
Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (USA)
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
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.
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.
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
providing 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 your 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 fi t the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed
electrician.
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.