Electrical Installation For Electric Dryers; Grounding Requirements - GE DSXH47 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS
WARNING:
requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of
your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create
electrical shock and/or a fire hazard.
This appliance MUST be properly grounded.
Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly
grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for proper
grounding.
DO NOT use an extension cord with this dryer. Some
extension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts
of electrical current this dryer utilizes and can melt,
creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locate the
dryer within reach of the wall outlet, taking into account
the length of power cord to be purchased and allowing
some slack in the cord. Refer to Electrical Requirements in
this manual for the proper power cord to be purchased.
A UL-listed strain relief must be installed onto power cord.
If the strain relief is not attached, the cord can be pulled
out of the dryer and can be cut by any movement of the
cord, resulting in electrical shock.
NOTE: Dryers operating on 208-volt power supply will
have longer drying times than those operating
on 240-volt power supply.
A wiring diagram is located under the top panel.
Installation Instructions
The following are specific

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

WARNING:
the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk
of electrical shock by creating a path of least resistance for
electrical current.
Grounding must be 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.
For a grounded, cord-connected electric dryer: If your
dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug,
the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper-
wired receptacle, in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
For a permanently connected electric dryer:
• The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent 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 appliance.
For a grounded, cord-connected gas dryer:
• This dryer is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)
plug for your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug. Do not modify the plug on this appliance.
If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
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