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PLEASE READ All Installation Instructions and Requirements Before Installing Power Cord.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A QUALIRED ELECTRk Dryers installed in manufactured (mobile) homes must be
ClAN OR SERVICETECHNICIAN INSTALLYOUR DRYER. connected with 4 conductor type SRD or SRDT cord to a 3
pole, 4 wire grounding type receptacle; by metal-clad cable;
or suitable conductors enclosed in flexible metal conduit. If
LOCATION using metal-clad cable or flexible conduit, leave at least 3
This clothes dryer is designed so that it can be feet free to permit moving the dryer.
installed in most locations in the home. The dryer may
even be installed in an unheated indoor location, such Where permitted by local codes, a flexible power cord (pig-
as a utility room or building. However, with models hav- tail) may be connected to the dryer. A receptacle should be
ing automatic dry cycles, the TIME DRY SETTING installed in a separate circuit connected to the main service
SHOULD BE USED WHEN THE ROOM TEMPERA- entrance panel for this type of installation. See Figure #3.
TURE DROPS BELOW 50 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT Use only a 3 or 4 wire power cord kit,includingstrain relief,
OR (10 DEGREES C.), AS THE AUTOMATIC CYCLE listed by U.L. for use with dryers.The power cord musthave
MAY NOT SHUT OFF. a rating of 30 amperes, 120/240 voltsAC minimum and be
terminatedin closed loop or open spade lugs with upturned
DO NOT INSTALL THE DRYER ON A CARPETED ends.The attachment plugofthe powercordand the recep-
FLOOR. tacle to whichit willbe connected musthavea minimum cur-
DO NOT INSTALL OR STORE THE DRYER WHERE rent rating of 30 amps and have matching configurations.
IT MAY BE EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER OR DRIP- Typical30 ampereconfigurations are illustratedin figure#3.
PING WATER. IF IT IS EVER EXPOSED TO WATER,
HAVE A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN CHECK IT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING. This appliance MUST BE CONNECTED TO A GROUNDED
THE INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE WITH ADEQUATE METAL PERMANENT WIRING SYSTEM; or an equipment-
CLEARANCE TO PERMIT SERVICING. groundingconductormust be runwith the circuitconductors
and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead
Inordinary installations enough air will be available for prop- on the appliance.
er operation of the dryer. However, if the dryer is installed in
a mobile home, a closet or a tightly sealed room, provisions CONNECTINGTHEDRYER
should be made for at least 18 square inches of ventilation I I
area.Air openings measuring a minimum 3 in.by 3 in.should I FIG.#1- 3 WIRE HOTWIREROUTED
_ABOVE BRASS STRAP
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Ordinarily, Iouvered doors will satisfy the ventilation require- LINE
ments. Dryers installed in a bedroom, bathroom, or closet (BLACI<
must be exhausted outdoors. I -._..11"-/.CRASSSTRAP/-- STRAIN |
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CLAMP I
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This phase of the installation should be done by a qualified NEUTRAl r{l_ll__-_-"-{/// _#//_CORD
service technician or electrician in accordance with the (WRITE _ _.-;___,_
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A separate circuit must be provided from the main service
entrance panel (fuse box)to the dryer.The circuit must be a 3
or 4 wire, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz, single phase, AC circuit. Each LINE2
(RED)
of the 120 volt linewires (line t and2) of this circuitmust be I
protected by 30 ampere time delay fuses or circuit breakers. IWJ ' NEUTRALWIRE
Do not fuse the neutral line or the ground line (if provided). HOTWIREROUTED _--_J ROUTEDBELOW
BELOW BRASS STRAP BRASS STRAP
All wires (including neutral and ground if provided) of the I
dryer circuit must be No. 10 gauge copper wire for up to 40
ft. lengths and No. 8 gauge copper wire for up to 60 ft. THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL
Lengths.NEVER USE A TWO WIRE CABLE WITH AN LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES MUST BE
UNINSULATED GROUND WIRE TO CONNECT THE OBSERVED WHEN CONNECTING THIS DRYER.
DRYER.
The National Electric Coderequires that a meansto discon- 1. To gain access to the terminal block, remove the supply
nect all ungrounded conductors (line 1 and line 2) to the cord cover plate attached to the rear of the dryer.
dryer be provided forservice. If a power cord and receptacle
are provided this requirement is met. If other means are 2. Install a suitable strain relief clamp or connector in the
used a suitable switch or circuit breaker must be installed strain relief hole located adjacent to the terminal block.
within sight of the dryer.
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