Gas Dryer Electrical Requirements - Maytag W10761035B Instructions D'installation

GAS DRYER ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: The dryer must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
latest edition, or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. If codes
permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that
a qualified electrical installer determine that the ground path is
adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
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A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
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circuit is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is also
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this dryer be provided.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
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recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the dryer
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is properly grounded.
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Gas Dryer Grounding