Kenmore 7972 Installation Instructions - Page 6

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION i ALLELECTRICLaundryCenters ] The following are specific requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your laundry center. Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and/or a fire hazard. This appliance MUST be properly grounded. Electrical shock can result if the laundry center is not properly grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for proper grounding. Do not use an extension cord with this laundry center. Some extension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts of electrical current this laundry center utilizes and can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locate the laundry center 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 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 laundry center and can be cut by any movement of the cord, resulting in electrical shock. I Canadian ELECTRICLaundry Center 1 I__lmproper 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 connected laundry center: 1. The laundry center MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical current. 2. Since your laundry center 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 codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician. ALL GAS Laundry Centers 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. i NON-CANADIAN ELECTRICLaundry Center j 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 OR aluminum wired power cord with an aluminum wired receptacle. NOTE: Laundry centers operating on a 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than laundry centers operating on a 240 volt power supply. GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS Remove the screw securing the terminal block access cover to the rear panel and remove cover. 2. Install a U.L approved strain relief connector in the entry hole on the back panel. 3. Insert a NEMA 10-30 Type SRDT, U.L approved power cord through the strain relief. 4. Attach the power cord neutral (central wire) conductor to the silver colored center terminal on the terminal block. Tighten the screw securely. GREEN GROUND SCREW SILVER TERMINAL Non-Canadian ELECTRICl.aundry Center ] Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor car/ result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt asto whether the appliance is properly grounded. For a qrounded, cord-connected laundry center: 1. The laundry center MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current. 2. If your laundry center 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 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 laundry center: The laundry center 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. NEUTRAL GROUND WIRE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM 5. Attach the remaining two power cord outer conductors to the outer brass colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both screws securely. 6. Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint against the power cord. 7. Reinstall the terminal access cover.