Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryers; Electrical Connection - Whirlpool 27' Job Aid

Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryers

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded. Do Not modify the power supply cord plug. If it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electrical shock.
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. This could result in a risk
of electrical shock.
Do Not plug the power supply cord (pigtail) into any receptacle before connecting
the pigtail to the dryer terminal block. This could result in a risk of electrical
shock.

Electrical Connection

A. A three-wire (Fig. 2) or four-wire (Fig. 3),
single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz, AC only
electrical supply is required on a separate
30-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of
the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended.
B. Most local codes permit the use of flexible,
30-amp rated, power supply cord (pigtail).
The power cord must be plugged into a
mating 30-amp receptacle (NEMA type
10-30R). A U.L.- listed strain relief must
be installed where the power cord enters
the dryer.
C. THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED
WITH 10-GAUGE MINIMUM COPPER
WIRE ONLY. Do Not use aluminum wire
which could cause a fire.
D. The power supply cord (pigtail) can be
removed and the appliance can be con-
nected directly to an individual 30-ampere
fuse circuit breaker box through flexible
armored or nonmetallic sheathed, 10-
gauge minimum copper cable. It is the
personal responsibility and obligation of
Electrical ground is required on this product.
! WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Fig. 2
2
Fig. 3