GROUNDING This dryer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, the grounding the product will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electrical current. Dryer Safety WARNING Operation Requirements Gas and Electric models Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service Personnel – Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: inlet valve, control board and temperature-regulating thermistor (located on blower housing). Parts and Features Gas models Your dryer has a three prong power cord with grounding conductor.
120V~ 60 Hz The plug must be plugged into an appropriate individual outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING Installation Instructions Dryer Use Appendix Dryer Care Troubleshooting Electric models WARNING Dryer must be grounded with 3 or 4 wire cord power cord with ground grounding conductor and a grounding plug, which is sold separately. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided with your dryer - if it doesn’t fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If a power cord is not used and the electric dryer is to be permanently wired, the dryer must be connected to a permanently grounded metal wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dryer. 18