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9
Gas Dryer Grounding
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 – latest edition, or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA
C22.1. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it
isrecommendedthataqualiedelectricalinstallerdetermine
that the ground path is adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501EastPleasantValleyRoad
Cleveland,Ohio44131-5575
■ Do not ground to a gas pipe.
■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
■ A120-volt,60Hz,AC-only,15-or20-amp,fusedelectrical
circuit is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is also
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this dryer be provided.
■ This dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having
a 3 prong grounding plug.
■ To minimize the possibility of shock, the cord must be plugged
into a mating, 3 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
outletinstalledbyaqualiedelectrician.
■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommendedthataqualiedelectriciandeterminethat
the ground path is adequate.
■ Checkwithaqualiedelectricianifyouarenotsurethe
dryer is properly grounded.
GAS DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Requirements
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