Electrolux EFMG627UTT Complete Owners Guide English - Page 18
Grounding requirements, electric dryer Canada, gas dryer, Do not, under, any circumstances, cut
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18 Installation Grounding requirements electric dryer (Canada) 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. For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: 1. The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electrical current. 2. Since your dryer is equipped with a power supply 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. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician. 3. DO NOT modify the plug provided with this appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Grounding requirements gas dryer 1. The dryer is equipped with a threeprong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. 2. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician. 3. DO NOT modify the plug provided with this appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 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. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug