Installation Requirements
Electrical requirements for electric dryer
NOTE
Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities,
the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered
generators, solar powered generators, wind powered
generators or any other generator other than the local
utility company is not recommended.
CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30
amp. time delay fuses or circuit breakers. Use separately
fused circuits for washer and dryer. DO NOT operate a
washer and a dryer on the same circuit.
POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 208-240 volt, single
phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.
IMPORTANT
This dryer is internally grounded to neutral unless it was
manufactured for sale in Canada.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance
is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral
conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral link is
prohibited for: (1) new branch circuit installations, (2) mobile
homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local
codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or NEMA 14-30R
receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is
accessible when the dryer is in the installed position.
GROUNDING CONNECTION - See "Grounding
requirements" in Electrical Installation section.
4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)
(NEMA type 14-30R)
The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply
cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated
at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 4 open end
spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop
connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers. For
4-wire cord connection instructions see ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.
NOTE
Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory-
installed, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA 14-30R).
3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)
The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power supply
cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at 240 volt AC
minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open end spade lug connectors
with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and
marked for use with clothes dryers. For 3-wire cord
connection instructions see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.
4-wire receptacle
Manufactured or mobile home installation
Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured
Home Construction & Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 32-80 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile
Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or
Standard CAN/CSAZ240 MH.
Clearance requirements
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Closet Installation
If installing the dryer in a closet, the unit must only be
operated with the closet door in the open position to allow
correct air circulation. See Use and Care Guide for more
information.
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