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GROUNDING REQUIREMENTSNon-Canadian ELECTRIC DryerDANGER Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electricalshock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are indoubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONALL ELECTRIC DryersREMOVE 4 SCREWS(ONE FROM EACHHINGE FIRST)The following are specificrequirements for proper and safe electricalinstallation of your dryer. Failure to follow theseinstructions can create electrical shock and/or afire hazard.This appliance MUST be properly grounded.Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properlygrounded. Follow the instructions in this manual forproper grounding.Do not use an extension cord with this dryer. Someextension cords are not designed to withstand theamounts of electrical current this dryer utilizes and canmelt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locatethe dryer within reach of the receptacle for the lengthpower cord to be purchased, allowing some slack inthe cord. Refer to the pre-installation requirements inthis manual for the proper power cord to be purchased.A U.L. approved strain relief must be installed ontopower cord. If the strain relief is not attached, the cordcan be pulled out of the dryer and can be cut by anymovement of the cord, resulting in electrical shock.Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle with acopper wired power cord and plug (or vice versa). Achemical reaction occurs between copper andaluminum and can cause electrical shorts. The properwiring and receptacle is a copper wired power cordwith a copper wired receptacle.NOTE: Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply willhave longer drying times than operating on 240 voltpower supply.For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:1. The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of amalfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce therisk of electrical shock by a path of least resistancefor electrical current.2. If your dryer is equipped with a power supply cordhaving an equipment-grounding conductor and agrounding plug, the plug MUST be plugged into anappropriate, copper wired receptacle that is properlyinstalled and grounded in accordance with all localcodes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensedelectrician.For a permanently connected dryer:1. The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded metal,permanent wiring system; or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuitconductors and connected to the equipmentgroundingterminal or lead on the appliance.Canadian ELECTRIC DryerDANGER Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electricalshock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are indoubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:1. The dryer must be grounded. In the event of amalfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce therisk of electrical shock by a path of least resistancefor electrical current.2. Since your dryer is equipped with a power supplycord having an equipment-grounding conductor anda grounding plug, the plug must be plugged into anappropriate outlet that is properly installed andgrounded in accordance with all local codes andordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.ALL GAS DryersThis dryer is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)plug for your protection against shock hazard and32