
NON-CANADIANELECTRIC Laundry Center
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 3 WIRE SYSTEM
1. Removethescrew securingthe terminal
blockaccess covertothe rearpaneland
remove cover.
2. Install a U.L. approved strain relief
connectorin theentry holeon theback
panel.
3. Insert a NEMA 10-30 Type SRDT, U.L. approved power cord
throughthe strain relief.
4. Attach the power cord neutral (central wire) conductor to
the silver colored center terminal on the terminal block.
Tighten the screw securely.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
ALL ELECTRIC Laundry Centers
The following are specific requirements
for proper and safe electrical installation of your laundry
center. Failure to follow these instructions can create an
electrical shock and/or a fire hazard.
This appliance MUST be properly grounded.
Electrical shock can result if the laundry center is not properly
grounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for proper
grounding.
Do not use an extension cord with this
laundry center. Some extension cords are not designed to
withstand the amounts of electrical current this laundry center
utilizesandcan melt,creatingelectricalshock and/orfire hazard.
Locatethe laundrycenter withinreach ofthe receptaclefor the
length power cord to be purchased, allowing some slack in the
cord. Refer to the pre-installation requirements in this manual
for the proper power cord to be purchased.
A U.L. approved strain relief must be
installedonto powercord. Ifthestrain reliefis not attached,the
cord can be pulled out of the laundry center and can be cut by
any movement of the cord, resulting in electrical shock.
Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle
with a copper Wired power cord and plug (or vice versa). A
chemical reaction occurs between copper and aluminum and
cancause electricalshorts. The proper wiring and receptacle
is a copper wired power cord with a copper wired
receptacle OR aluminum wired power cord with an
aluminum wired receptacle.
NOTE: Laundry centers operating on a 208 volt power supply
willhave longerdrying timesthan laundrycenters operating on
a 240 volt power supply.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Non-Canadian ELECTRIC Laundry Center
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.
Checkwithalicensedelectricianif youarein doubtas to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
Fora grounded, cord-connected laundry center:
1. The laundry center MUST be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical
current.
2. If your laundry center is equipped with a power supply cord
havingan equipment-groundingconductor andagrounding
plug,the plugMUST beplugged intoanappropriate, copper
wired receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in doubt,
call a licensed electrician.
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For a permanently connected laundry center:
The laundry center MUST be connected to a grounded metal,
permanentwiringsystem;oranequipmentgroundingcon-ductor
MUST berun withthe circuitconductors andconnected tothe
equipment-groundingterminal or lead on theappliance.
ALL GAS Laundry Centers
Thelaundry center is equipped witha three-prong(grounding)
plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be
pluggeddirectlyintoaproperlygroundedthree-prongreceptacle.
Do not cut or remove thegrounding prongfrom the plug.
Canadian ELECTRIC Laundry Center
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.
Checkwithalicensedelectricianif youarein doubtas to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
For a grounded cord connected laundry center:
1. The laundry center MUST be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for the
electrical current.
2. Since your laundry center is equipped with a power supply
cordhaving anequipment-grounding conductorand a
groundingplug,the plugMUST beplugged intoan appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed
electrician.
SILVER TERMINAL
GREEN GROUND SCREW
NEUTRAL
GROUND
WIRE
DANGER