Installation Requirements; Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryer - Kenmore 41791122310 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Requirements
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered
generators, solar powered generators, wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local utility
Electrical requirements for electric dryer
CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit breakers. Use separately fused
circuits for washer and dryer. DO NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.
POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.
This dryer is internally grounded to neutral unless it was manufactured for sale in Canada.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral
conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral link is prohibited for: (1) new branch circuit installations, (2)
mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or NEMA 14-30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible
when the dryer is in the installed position.
GROUNDING CONNECTION - See "Grounding requirements" in Electrical Installation section.
3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power
supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at 240
volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open end spade
lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop
connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For
3-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.
4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-30R)
The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply
cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated
at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 4 open end
spade Jug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop
connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For
4-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.
NOTE
Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory-
installed, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA 14-30R).
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