Connecting An Electric Dryer - GE Profile PTDN850GM0WW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (skip for gas dryers}
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU
WILL NEED FOR CONNECTING
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
O Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be
needed for cord strain relief)
0#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for terminal
connections)
OUL-listed strain relief (may be supplied with cord)
G
OUL-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)
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 TERHINAL
BLOCK.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
A WARNING
- To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injurg:
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 ELECTRICALCODE, ANSI/NFPA
NO. 70.
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