Hotpoint HTX26EASWWW Installation Instructions - Page 8

Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (cont.) TEST FOR LEAKS Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent. Apply a soap solution. The leak test solution must not contain ammonia, which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If leaks are found, close the valve, retighten the joint and repeat the soap test. Open Gas Valve ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. DO NOT remove ground prong. DO NOT use an adapter. DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock. • Circuit - Individual properly polarized and grounded 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. • Power Supply - 2-wire plus ground, 120 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz, alternating current. • Outlet Receptacle - Properly grounded 3-prong receptacle to be located so the power cord is accessible when the dryer is in an installed position. If a 2-prong receptacle is Ensure proper present, it is the owner's ground exists responsibility to have a before use. licensed electrician replace it with a properly grounded 3-prong grounding type receptacle. 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION FOR GAS DRYERS (cont.) • Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 or CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE, CSA C22.1. Check with a licensed electrician if you are not sure that the dryer is properly grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This dryer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer uses a 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. WARNING Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician, or service representative or personnel, if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. DO NOT modify the plug on the power supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • If required by local codes, an external 18 gauge or larger copper ground wire (not provided) may be added. Attach to dryer cabinet with a #8-18 x 1/2" sheet metal screw (available at any hardware store) to rear of dryer as illustrated. Ground Screw