User manual WHIRLPOOL WHD3090GW INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] If you have any problems or questions, visit us at www. Couverture arrière DRYER SAFETY 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: n  Read all instructions before using the dryer. N  not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Do n  not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt Do Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. [. . . ] The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. –■ To supply the required 3- or 4-wire, single-phase, 120-/240-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only electrical supply (or 3- or 4-wire, 120/208-volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. –■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate. 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: ■■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. all current-carrying wires must be insulated. –■ 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum) at least 5 ft. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. –■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. A neutral ground conductor (white wire) is provided between the power supply neutral connection (center terminal) and the dryer external grounding point (green screw). If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, one end of the neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center screw) of the terminal block. When both ends of the neutral ground conductor are secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor. The green ground wire of the 4-wire power cord must be secured to the dryer cabinet with the green ground screw. –■ If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional External Ground 3-wire connection”. –■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors. If using a power supply cord: Use a UL-listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain: ■■ A UL-listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240-volt minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends. [. . . ] Service or parts for appliances with original model/serial numbers removed, altered, or not easily determined. The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer. dISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES , INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE , ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so this limitation may not apply to you. [. . . ]