Installation Requirements; With Electric Dryer - Frigidaire FFLE3911QW Technical & Service Manual

6.2 Installation Requirements

6.2.1 Electrical Requirements
for Laundry Center with Electric
Dryer
NOTE
Use the local utility power source. Do not use
the dryer with potentially inconsistent voltage
capabilities. For example, power created by gas
powered generators, solar powered generators, wind
powered generators or any other generator. Local
utility power source is recommended.
Electrical Requirements for
Laundry Center with Electric
Dryer
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, 240 volt, single
phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.
IMPORTANT
This Laundry Center is internally grounded to
neutral, unless it was manufactured for sale in
Canada.
Use only a 4-conductor cord when the appliance is
installed in a location where grounding through the neutral
conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral link
is prohibited for the following:
• New branch circuit installations
• Mobile homes
• Recreational vehicles and areas where local codes does
not permit grounding through the neutral conductor.
Outlet Receptable
Locate receptable NEMA 10-30R or NEMA14-30R so that
the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the
installed position.
Grounding Connection
Refer to "Grounding requirements" in Electrical Installation
section
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 POWER SUPPLY
CORD KIT (not supplied)
4-wire receptacle(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.
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