Electrical Requirements; Connecting Electric Dryers - Kenmore 402.8903 Series Use & Care Manual

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS
WARNING:
To help prevent fire, electric shock,
serious injury, or death, the wiring and grounding must
conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations.
Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home's
wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate
electrical power to operate the dryer.
M WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
,, Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must
comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/
CSAOZ240 MH and local codes and ordinances.
A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and
manufactured home installations, as well as all new
construction after January 1, 1996. Failure to do so can result
in fire, explosion, or death.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
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or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in
doubt as to whether your Dryer is properly grounded. 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.
To prevent unnecessary risk of fire, electrical shock, or
personal injury, all wiring and grounding must be done in
accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
70-Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or the Canadian Electrical
Code CSA C22.1 - Latest Revisions and local codes and
ordinances. It is your responsibility to provide adequate
electrical services for your Dryer.
,, All gas installations must be done in accordance with the
national Fuel Code ANSI/Z2231 - Latest Revision (for the
U.S.) or CAN/CGA- B149 Installation Codes- Latest
Revision (for Canada) and local codes and ordinances.
ELECTRIC MODELS - U.S. ONLY
Most U.S. dryers require a 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved
electrical service. Some require 120/208 volt, 60 Hz approved
electrical service. The electric service requirements can be found
on the data label located behind the door. A 30-amp fuse or
circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required.
If a power cord is used, the cord should be plugged into a
30-amp receptacle.
The power cord is NOT provided with U.S. electric model
dryers.
IMPORTANT:
When local codes allow, the dryer electrical supply may be
connected by means of a new power supply cord kit, marked
for use with a dryer, that is U.L. listed and rated at a minimum
of 120/240 volts, 30-amp with three No. 10 copper wire
conductors terminated with closed loop terminals, open-end
spade lugs with turned up ends, or with tinned leads.
1. size of the conductors and the type of cord.
2. 3A" (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief
Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old Dryer. The
power cord electric supply wiring must be retained at the
dryer cabinet with a suitable UL-listed strain relief.
Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for
(1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3)
recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conductor. (Use 4-prong plug
for 4 wire receptacle, NEMA type 14-30R.)
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