Connecting An Electric Dryer; Tools You Will Need - GE DCVH480EK Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Slip joint pliers
Flat-blade
screwdriver
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
4" dia. metal elbow
4" duct clamps (2) or
4" spring clamps (2)
Safety glasses
4"-dia. metal duct
(recommended)
4"-dia., UL-listed
flexible metal duct (if
needed)
Installation Instructions
Phillips screwdriver
Level
Gloves
Exhaust hood
Duct tape
Dryer power cord kit
6 ft. long (not
provided with dryer)
UL-rated 120/240V,
30A with 3 or 4 prongs.
Identify the plug type as
per the house receptacle
before purchasing line
cord. (4-prong cord set
is included and installed
on Canadian models
PCVH480 and PCVH485.)
Stacking installations
may require a power
cord up to 6 feet in
length.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Before making the electrical connection, turn off
the circuit breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit
fuse(s) at the electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord
is unplugged from the wall. NEVER LEAVE THE
ACCESS COVER OFF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
WARNING –
fire, electrical shock and personal injury:
• Do not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug with this appliance.
• The dryer must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances
or, in the absence of local codes, in accordance
with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
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To reduce the risk of