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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Before proceeding with electrical installation, install the
dryer's coin-metering system (when used) in accordance
with the separate instructions provided with the meter.
ALL ELECTRIC Dryers
This appliance
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.
A U.L. listed 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.
Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have
longer drying times than operating on 240 volt power supply.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC Dryer
DANGER
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.
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
1. The dryer
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. If your dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the
plug
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 dryer:
1. The dryer
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.
This dryer 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 this plug.
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ALL GAS Dryers
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