Frigidaire FER641FS Installation Instructions - Page 7

ELECTRfCAL INSTALLATION ALL ELECTRIC Dryers The following are specific requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your dryer Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a fire hazard. _liance MUST be_perly 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 prednstallation requirements in this manual for the proper power cord to be purchased A UL 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 cop4ser 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. NOTE: Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than operating on 240 volt power supply GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS Non-Canadian ELECTR/CDryer 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 1 "4LLGASDGvers 1 1 The laundry center is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the plug_ ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR 3-WIRE SYSTEM I Non-Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer 1 1, Remove the screws securing the terminal block access cover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer upper corner_ Install a U.L approved strain relief into the power cord entry hole of the mounting bracket Finger tighten the nut only at this time GREEN GROUND SCREW NEUTRAL WIRE ,SILVER TERMINAL _ Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded For a grounded, cord