Kenmore 7418 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS Before proceeding with electrical installation, install the dryer's coin-metering system (when used)in accordance with the separate instructions provided with the meter. I /ILL ELECTR/CDryers i ELECTR/C Dryer I Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check I with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. 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. For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: 1. The dryer MUSTbe grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current. 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. , If 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, copper wired 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 pro-installation requirements in this manual for the proper power cord to be purchased. receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician. Do not modify plug provided with the appliance. For a permanently connected dryer: 1. 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 A U.L. listed strain relief must be installed onto to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. 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 I ALL 6AS Dryers I This dryer 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 this plug. 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.