Electrical Installation - Frigidaire FFLE3911QW Technical & Service Manual

6.5 Electrical Installation

The following are specific requirements for proper and safe
electrical installation of your dryer. Failure to follow these
instructions can create electrical shock and /or a fire hazard.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• This appliance MUST be properly grounded
Electrical shock can occur if the dryer is not
properly grounded. Follow the instructions in
this manual for proper grounding.
• Do not use an extension cord with this dryer.
Some extension cords are not designed to
withstand the amount of electrical current this
dryer utilizes and can melt, creating electrical
shock and / or fire hazard. Locate the dryer
within reach of the receptacle for the length
of power cord to be purchased, allowing some
slack in the cord. Refer to the pre-installation
requirements in this manual for the right length
of power cord to be purchased.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• Install a UL-approved strain relief on the power
cord. If the strain relief is not attached, the
cord can be pulled out of the dryer and can be
disconnected 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 can cause electrical shorts. The
proper wiring and receptacle is a copper wired
power cord with a copper wired receptacle.
NOTE
Dryers operating on 208 volts power supply will take
longer time for drying than the dryers operating on
240 volts power supply.
Grounding Requirements -
Electric Dryer (USA)
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.
Check with a licensed electrician and ensure that the
appliance is properly grounded.
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
• The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, the grounding will reduce
the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance
for electrical current.
• After you purchase and install a 3 wire or 4 wire power
supply cord having an equipment grounding conductor
and a grounding plug that matches your wiring system,
insert the plug into an appropriate copper wired
receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in
doubt, call a licensed electrician.
• DO NOT modify the plug you have installed on this
appliance. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
For a permanently connected dryer:
Connect the dryer to a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment grounding conductor that must
sync with the circuit conductors and remain connected to
the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
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