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6.
Review the "Electrical
requirements"
section
on page 18.
BEFORE OPERATING
OR TESTING, follow the grounding
instructions
in the "Grounding"
section
on page 18.
U.S. MODELS:
WAR_=_G
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
- All U.S. models are produced
for a 3-WIRE
SYSTEM
CONNECTION.
The dryer frame is grounded
to the neutral conductor
at the terminal
block.
A 4-WIRE
SYSTEM
CONNECTION
is required for new or remodeled
construction,
mobile homes,
or if local codes do not permit grounding
through
neutral. If the 4-wire
system is used, the dryer frame cannot be grounded
to the neutral conductor
at
the terminal block.
Refer to the following
instructions
for 3 and 4-WIRE SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS.
Remove the terminal
block cover plate.
Insert the power
cord with a UL-listed strain relief through
the hole provided
in the cabinet
near the terminal
block.
_A
strain relief
be used.
must
Do not loosen the nuts already
installed on the terminal
block. Be sure they are tight.
Use a 3/8" (1 cm) deep well socket.
Review the "Gas requirements"
section
on page 17. Remove the pipe thread protective
cap. Apply a pipe joint compound
or about
1 1/2 wraps of Teflon tape over all threaded
connections.
[_The
must be resistant to the actions of
pipe joint compound
liquefied
petroleum
any
gas.
Connect
the gas supply to your dryer. An additional
fitting is required to connect
the 3/4" (1.9
cm) female thread end of a flexible connector
to the 3/8" (1 cm) male threaded
end on the
dryer.
Securely
tighten the gas line fitting over the threads.
Turn on the gas supply.
Check all gas connections
for leaks using a soap solution.
If bubbles
appear, tighten the connections
and recheck.
DO NOT use an open flame to
check for gas leaks.
Installing
your' dryer 23
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