GE GFD55 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 19

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
TEST FOR LEAKS
Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or
equivalent.
Apply a soap solution. The leak test solution must not
contain ammonia, which could cause damage to the
brass fittings.
If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint
and repeat the soap test.
Open Gas
Valve
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS
WARNING
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
DO NOT remove ground prong.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire or
electrical shock.
• Circuit – Individual properly polarized and grounded
15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
• Power Supply – 2-wire plus ground, 120 Volt, single
phase, 60 Hz, alternating current.
• Outlet Receptacle – Properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle to be located
so the power cord is
accessible when the dryer
is in an installed position.
If a 2-prong receptacle is
present, it is the owner's
responsibility to have a
licensed electrician replace
it with a properly grounded 3-prong grounding type
receptacle.
49-3000206 Rev 1
Installation Instructions
- Electrical Shock Hazard
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS
(cont.)
• Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence
of local codes, with the latest edition of the
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA
NO. 70 or CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE, CSA
C22.1. Check with a licensed electrician if you are
not sure that the dryer is properly grounded.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This dryer
uses a 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 local codes and ordinances.
Improper connection of the
WARNING
equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician, or service representative or
personnel, if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. DO NOT modify
the plug on the power supply cord. If it will not
fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• If required by local codes, an external 18 gauge or
larger copper ground wire (not provided) may be
added. Attach to dryer cabinet with a #8-18 x ½"
sheet metal screw (available at any hardware store)
to rear of dryer as illustrated.
Ground
Screw
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