Kenmore 8804 Installation Instructions - Page 10

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION j Canadian ELECTR/CDryer J I ELECTRICDryer 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. _ Improper connection of tile 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 arounded, cord-connected dryer: This appliance MUST be properly grounded. Electrical shock can result if tile 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 pre-installation requirements in this manual for the proper power cord to be purchased. A U.L. approvedstrain reliefmustbe installed onto power cord. If tile strain relief is not attached, tile cord can be pulled out of the dryer and can be cut by any movement of the cord, resulting in electrical shock. 1. The dryer must be 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. 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. Do not modify plug provided with the appliance. 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. NOTE: Dryersoperating on 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than operating on 240 volt power supply. ALL GAS Dryers The 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 the plug. GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS USA ELECTR/CDryer i 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 asto whether the appliance is properly grounded. For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: I. Tile dryerMUSTbe 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. 2. 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 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: I. The dryerMUSTbe 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. 10