Grounding - Midea MLTE45N4BWW Service Manual

Service manual for Dryer Machine
Electric models - Canada only
- A 120/240 volt, 60Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30-ampere fuse or circuit
breaker on both sides of the line is required.
- All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord attached. The power cord should be
plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.

3.6 Grounding

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
Gas and Electric models
Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock
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only during servicing. Service Personnel – Do not contact the following parts while the
appliance is energized: inlet valve, control board and temperature-regulating thermistor
(located on blower housing).
Gas models
- Your dryer has a three prong power cord with grounding conductor.120V 60 Hz
- The plug must be plugged into an appropriate individual outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Electric models
Dryer must be grounded with 3 or 4 wire cord power cord with ground grounding conductor and a
grounding plug, which is sold separately.
- The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
- Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - if it doesn't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
- If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is to be permanently wired, the dryer must be
connected to a permanently grounded metal 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.
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