Connecting An Electric Dryer - GE DPGT750ECPL - Profile Harmony 7.3 cu. Ft. Electric Dryer Owner's Manual

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (skip for gas dryers)
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU
WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be
needed for cord strain relief)
❒ #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for terminal
connections)
❒ UL-listed strain relief (may be supplied
with cord)
❒ UL-listed power cord
– 30-amp
– 240V
– #10 AWG minimum copper conductor
– Closed-loop or forked terminals with
upturned ends
– 3-wire (for construction before 1996) or
4-wire (for construction after 1996)
Installation Instructions
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FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Before making the electrical connection,
turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box.
Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from
the wall. NEVER LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER
OFF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC
DRYERS
WARNING –
of fire, electrical shock and personal injury:
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug with this appliance.
• The dryer must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes and
ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
To reduce the risk