Grounding - Samsung DV457E User Manual

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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plate panel.
Z_e The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
WAR,_,G 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 O22.1 - 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.
GROUNDING
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, the grounding the product will
reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical current.
Z_ Gas models
WARNING Your dryer has a cord with 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.
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.
Never connect the ground wire to the plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
Electric models
WARNING Your dryer has an optional cord with an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The cord 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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