GE DSXH47EGWW Owners Manual - Page 11

Installation Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury: • DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE. • THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. This 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. Electrical Requirements • This dryer must be connected to a 208V or 240V individual branch circuit, protected by 30-amp circuit breakers or time-delay fuses. • Power supply: 3-wire 240-volt, single-phase, 60-Hz, Alternating Current. • Use copper conductors only. • If the electric supply does not meet the above specifications, call a licensed electrician. NOTE: A wiring diagram is located under the top panel. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury: • DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE. • DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD. This 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. Electrical Requirements • This dryer must be supplied with 120V, 60-Hz, and connected to a properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. • If the electric supply provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet. External Ground (if required) Ensure proper ground exists before use An external ground wire (not provided), which meets local codes, may be added by attaching it to the green ground screw on the rear of the dryer in the upper left corner above the cord, and to grounded metal cold water pipe or other established ground. Attach ground wire (obtain locally) NOTE: A wiring diagram is located under the top panel. 11