GE DCVH485EKMS Use and Care Manual - Page 14

Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER TOOLS YOU WILL NEED ❒ Slip joint pliers ❒ Phillips screwdriver ❒ Flat-blade screwdriver ❒ Level FOR YOUR SAFETY: WARNING Before making the electrical connection, turn off the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall. NEVER LEAVE THE ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL BLOCK. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED ❒ 4″ dia. metal elbow ❒ Gloves ❒ 4″ duct clamps (2) or 4″ spring clamps (2) ❒ Exhaust hood ❒ Safety glasses ❒ Duct tape ❒ 4″-dia. metal duct (recommended) ❒ 4″-dia., UL-listed flexible metal duct (if needed) ❒ Dryer power cord kit 6 ft. long (not provided with dryer) UL-rated 120/240V, 30A with 3 or 4 prongs. Identify the plug type as per the house receptacle before purchasing line cord. (4-prong cord set is included and installed on Canadian models PCVH480 and PCVH485.) Stacking installations may require a power cord up to 6 feet in length. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS WARNING - To reduce the risk of 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. 14