GE DSXH43EF Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions16GROUNDING REQUIREMENTSWARNING: The following are specificrequirements for proper and safe electrical installation ofyour dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can createelectrical shock and/or a fire hazard.This appliance MUST be properly grounded.Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properlygrounded. Follow the instructions in this manual for propergrounding.DO NOT use an extension cord with this dryer. Someextension cords are not designed to withstand the amountsof electrical current this dryer utilizes and can melt,creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locate thedryer within reach of the wall outlet, taking into accountthe length of power cord to be purchased and allowingsome slack in the cord. Refer toElectrical Requirements inthis manual for the proper power cord to be purchased.A UL-listed strain relief must be installed onto power cord.If the strain relief is not attached, the cord can be pulledout of the dryer and can be cut by any movement of thecord, resulting in electrical shock.NOTE: Dryers operating on 208-volt power supply willhave longer drying times than those operatingon 240-volt power supply.A wiring diagram is located under the top panel.ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION FORELECTRIC DRYERS WARNING: Improper connection of theequipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk ofelectric shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are indoubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of amalfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the riskof electrical shock by creating a path of least resistance forelectrical current.Grounding must be in accordance with local codes andordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in accordancewith the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70.For a grounded, cord-connected electric dryer:If your dryer is equipped with a power supply cord havingan equipment-grounding conductor and a groundingplug, the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate,copper-wired receptacle (in the U.S.), or in Canada, anappropriate outlet that is properly installed and groundedin accordance with all local codes and ordinances.If indoubt, call a licensed electrician.For a permanently connected electric dryer:• The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded metal,permanent wiring system; or an equipment-groundingconductor must be run with the circuit conductors andconnected to the equipment-grounding terminal or leadon the appliance.For a grounded, cord-connected gas dryer:• This dryer is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)plug for your protection against shock hazard and shouldbe plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prongreceptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prongfrom this plug. Do not modify the plug on this appliance.If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed bya qualified electrician.