Electrolux ELFG7437AG Complete Owners Guide - Page 18

18 INSTALLATION Connecting the electrical system The dryer, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and the National Electrical code The following are specific requirements for ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical proper and safe electrical installation of Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1. your dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a fire Grounding requirements - electric hazard. dryer (USA) WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • This appliance MUST be properly grounded. Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for proper grounding. • DO NOT use an extension cord with this dryer. Some extension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts of electrical current this dryer utilizes and can melt, creating electrical shock and/ or fire hazard. Locate the dryer within reach of the receptacle for the length power cord to be purchased, allowing some slack in the cord. Refer to the Pre-Installation Requirements section of this manual for the proper power cord to be purchased. WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • A U.L.-approved strain relief must be installed onto power cord. If the strain relief is not attached, the cord can be pulled out of the dryer and can be cut by any movement of the cord, resulting in electrical shock. • DO NOT use an aluminum wired receptacle with a copper wired power cord and plug (or vice versa). A chemical reaction occurs between copper and aluminum and can cause electrical shorts. The proper wiring and receptacle is a copper wired power cord with a copper wired receptacle. 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. After you purchase and install a 3-wire or 4-wire power supply cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug that matches your wiring system, the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper wired receptacle 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 you've installed on this appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. For a permanently connected dryer: The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.  NOTE Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than dryers operating on 240 volt power supply.