Connecting A Gas Dryer - GE PROFILE UPGT650 Owners And Installation Manual

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.)
TEST FOR LEAKS
WARNING –
flame to test for gas leaks.
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution
or equivalent.
Apply a soap solution. The leak test solution must
not contain ammonia, which could cause damage
to the brass fittings.
If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint
and repeat the soap test.
Open Gas
Valve
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS
WARNING –
fire, electrical shock and personal injury:
• 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 ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA
NO. 70.
Installation Instructions
Never use an open
To reduce the risk of
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR GAS DRYERS
This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz,
and connected to a properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker
or time-delay fuse.
If electrical supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
WARNING –
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 terminal from this plug.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
If local codes permit, an external ground wire (not
provided), which meets local codes, may be added
by attaching to the green ground screw on the rear
of the dryer, and to an alternate established ground.
Ground
Screw
20
This dryer is