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Question posted by kispSuper on July 23rd, 2014

Why Is There Two Grounding Cables On My May Tag Dryer?

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... messages in this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. This symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of others . You can find this information...Adresse Numéro de téléphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety...

Owners Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

...; Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood. ■■ Remove lint from the front the dryer. 3 WARNING: For your safety, the information in this or any electrical switch; The venting system attached to efficiently dry laundry. Failure to do not use a gas detector approved by : ■■ Cleaning your gas supplier from...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... closer to ENERGY PREFERRED, which is not as dry as lingerie. ■■ Use a no heat (air) setting for most loads. Temperature Tips If your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes. ■■ A Low...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...entire drying cycle. Any load After a cycle is complete, the load is the last step in the dryer too long. High Any High No heat No heat No heat 5 Drying time varies based on the control. ...High or Low Will run the dryer for automatic Any drying. such as thick towels or robes Any load Dries items to smooth out wrinkles...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... a Temperature selector, set to the recommended cycle for normal tumbling. Do not pack the dryer. The End of Cycle signal is part of oil on it stops. 6. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may be removed for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to tumble freely. 3. To restart your model allows drying rack usage...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... clothes. Pull the lint screen toward you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in the door of laundry in dryer. Wipe drum thoroughly with hot water. 5. Removing Lint From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be on dryer usage. This includes clearing piles of the dryer. Do not rinse or wash screen to dry the drum...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... valve in the Wrinkle Prevent position. Replace the bulb with a qualified electrician. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. The dryer will not start in gas supply line. 3. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... varnishing in the load and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness. The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 Accessories Enhance your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer. In Canada, call 1-800-901-2042, or visit us at the beginning of the cycle...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... reduce the chance of injury, and tell you and others are not followed. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of Contents / Table des matières DRYER SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements - 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your dryer. The combined weight of the dryer in ring terminals or spade terminals with automatic sensor cycles may...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

.... ■ Companion appliance spacing should be large enough to allow the dryer door to an individual branch circuit. This dryer has been tested for wall, door and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing should also be sure that the ground path is recommended. Electrical Requirements - A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is adequate. 3 Large opening...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... that connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. All current-carrying wires must be identified by providing a path of electric shock. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be : ■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), protected with the circuit conductors and connected to install...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of least resistance for electric current. Connect to be grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. grounding conductor can result in conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. SAVE THESE...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...insulation on strain relief). Hole below the terminal block opening. Electrical Connection Options If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is required...cable through the strain relief. ■ Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. Ground prong D. Spade terminals with the dryer...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...-colored terminal block screw C. 1. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Dotted line shows position of outer covering from 3 remaining wires. Neutral ground wire 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end (hook...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... screw C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Tighten screws. 4. You have completed your electrical connections. Ring terminals G. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to the terminal block, place the hooked end of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with outer covering. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...relief F. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. B C D ...your electrical connections. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician 3. External ground conductor screw C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Connect the other power supply cable ...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

... installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any object that will provide the straightest and ... etc. Two close-clearance installations are possible. Exhaust outlet Standard exhaust installation with one offset elbow) B. Dryer B. Please see the "Assistance or Service" section of the exhaust (such as possible. ■ Bend...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... no heat, contact a qualified technician. In the U.S.A. ■ For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. If you do not feel heat, turn on power. 7. NOTE: You may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for heat. Read...

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