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Electrical Requirements, Canada Only, Electric Models Only, Grounding Instructions

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CANADA ONLY Electric Models Only WARNING • Do not use an extension cord. If you are using a replacement power supply cord, it is recommended that you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208. For further information, please reference the service numbers located in the "Assistance or Service" section of the "Use & Care Guide." Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. It is your responsibility • To contact a qualified electrical installer. • To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest edition and all local codes. A copy of the above codes standard may be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA. • To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. • This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. Be sure wall receptacle is within reach of dryer's final location. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of 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 dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) 2-6

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS -
CANADA ONLY
Electric Models Only
WARNING
Do not use an extension cord.
If you are using a replacement power sup-
ply cord, it is recommended that you use
Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Num-
ber 3394208. For further information, please
reference the service numbers located in the
“Assistance or Service” section of the “Use &
Care Guide.”
•
It is your responsibility
To contact a qualified electrical installer.
To be sure that the electrical connection
is adequate and in conformance with the
Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest
edition and all local codes. A copy of the
above codes standard may be obtained
from: Canadian Standards Association,
178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3
CANADA.
To supply the required 4 wire, single phase,
120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical sup-
ply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on
both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker is recommended. Connect
to an individual branch circuit.
This dryer is equipped with a CSA Inter-
national Certified Power Cord intended to
be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall re-
ceptacle. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length.
Be sure wall receptacle is within reach of
dryer’s final location.
•
•
•
•
4-wire receptacle (14-30R)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event
of malfunction or breakdown, ground-
ing 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 conduc-
tor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can re-
sult in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or service representa-
tive or personnel if you are in doubt as to
whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the dryer;
if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper out-
let installed by a qualified electrician.
•