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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS – U.S.A.

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It is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only this

appliance be provided.

n To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged

into a mating, 3- or 4-prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded

in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating

outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and

obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded

outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualied electrician determine that

the ground path is adequate.

n Check with a qualied electrician if you are not sure the

washer is properly grounded.

n Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

It is your responsibility:

n To contact a qualied electrical installer.

n To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in

conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,

Quincy, MA 02269.

n To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,

60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt

electrical supply, if specied on the serial/rating plate) 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.

n Do not use an extension cord.

Electrical Connection

To properly install your washer/dryer, you must determine the

type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the

instructions provided for it here.

n This washer/dryer is manufactured ready to install with a

3-wire electrical supply connection. The neutral ground wire is

permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire)

within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical

supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed

from the internal ground connector (green screw), and secured

under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the

terminal block. When the neutral ground wire is secured under

the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block,

the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.

n If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground

wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection” in

the “Electrical Connection” section.

n A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the

appliance is installed in a location where grounding through

the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the

neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,

(2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas

where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral

conductors.

If using a power supply cord:

Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with

clothes dryers. The kit should contain:

n A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt

minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at

least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer

must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned

ends.

n A UL-listed strain relief.

4-wire

receptacle

(14-30R)

3-wire

receptacle

(10-30R)

Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring

or spade terminals and UL-listed strain relief. The

4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m)

long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires and

match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R.

The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either

green or bare. The neutral conductor must be

identied by a white cover.

Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring

or spade terminals and UL-listed strain relief. The

3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long,

must have three 10-gauge copper wires and match

a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

If your outlet looks like this:

If connecting by direct wire:

Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)

and be:

n Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper

cable (with ground wire), covered with exible metallic

conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.

n 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).

n At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.

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