Electrical Requirements
for Electric Dryer
NOTE
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage
capabilities, the use of this dryer with power
created by gas powered generators, solar
powered generators, wind powered genera-
tors or any other generator other than the local
utility company is not recommended.
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,
208-240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz,
Alternating Current.
IMPORTANT
This dryer is internally grounded to neu-
tral 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) recre-
ational 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.
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
Installation Requirements
amp, with 4 open end spade lug connectors
with upturned ends or closed loop connec-
tors 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 14-30).
3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT
(not supplied)
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 connec-
tion instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNEC-
TIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.
WARNING
Improper grounding of the dryer may cause
serious injury or death. Check with a licensed
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
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