Electric Dryer; Electrical Requirements - GE Spacemaker DCXH46 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS
WARNING –
fire, electric shock or personal injury:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH
THIS APPLIANCE.
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
This 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 or in Canada CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.

Electrical Requirements

• This dryer must be connected to a 208V or 240V
individual branch circuit, protected by 30-amp circuit
breakers or time-delay fuses.
• Power supply: 3-wire 240-volt, single-phase, 60-Hz,
Alternating Current. (Canada–240 volt, single-phase,
60-Hz Alternating Current.)
• Use copper conductors only.
• If the electric supply does not meet the above
specifications, call a licensed electrician.
NOTE: A wiring diagram is located under the top panel.
Installation Instructions
To reduce the risk of
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS
WARNING –
fire, electric shock or personal injury:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
This 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 or in Canada, CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
Electrical Requirements
• This dryer must be supplied with 120V, 60-Hz,
and connected to a properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker
or time-delay fuse.
• If the electric supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.
External Ground (if required)
An external ground wire (not provided), which meets local
codes, may be added by attaching it to the green ground
screw on the rear of the dryer in the upper left corner
above the cord, and to grounded metal cold water pipe or
other established ground.
Attach ground wire
(obtain locally)
NOTE: A wiring diagram is located under the top panel.
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To reduce the risk of
Ensure proper ground
exists before use