Electrical Requirements - Kenmore 592-89032 Use & Care Manual

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
It is your responsibility
■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.
■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and
in conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-
latest edition and all local codes. A copy of the above
codes standard may be obtained from: Canadian Standards
Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
Canada.
■ To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60
Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit,
fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch
circuit.
■ This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certified
Power Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R
wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. Be sure
wall receptacle is within reach of dryer's final location.
4-wire receptacle 14-30R
■ Do not use an extension cord.
If you are using a replacement power supply cord, it is
recommended that you use Power Supply Cord Replacement
Part Number DC96-00762A. For further information, please call
1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).
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Electrical Requirements

■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING:
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
■ For Gas Models
Your Dryer has a cord with an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided with your Dryer – if it
doesn't fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
NEVER CONNECT GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING
LINES, GAS LINES, OR HOT WATER PIPES.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Before operating or testing, follow all grounding instructions in
the Grounding section.
An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only your
dryer is recommended. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
■ Gas models
A 120 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service, with a
15-ampere fuse or circuit breaker is required.
■ Electric models
• A 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service
fused through a 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both
sides of the line is required.
• All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord
attached. The power cord should be plugged into a
30-ampere receptacle. It is not permissible to convert a
dryer in Canada to 208 volts.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Improper connection of the equipment-
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