Electrical requirements - canada, Warning – Maytag W10222378A Manuel d'utilisation

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If your outlet looks like this:

4-wire receptacle (14-30R)

Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade

terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord,

at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires

and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground

wire (ground conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral

conductor must be identified by a white cover.
If your outlet looks like this:

3-wire receptacle (10-30R)

Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade

terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord,

at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge copper wires

and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 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), protected with flexible metallic conduit. All

current-carrying wires must be insulated.
10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).
At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.

Electrical Requirements - Canada

It is your responsibility

To contact a qualified electrical installer.
To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in

conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest

edition and local codes. A copy of the above codes standard

may be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178

Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.
To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,

60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit,

fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch

circuit.
This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certified

Power Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R

wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. Be sure wall

receptacle is within reach of dryer’s final location.

4-wire receptacle 14-30R

Do not use an extension cord.

If you are using a replacement power supply cord, it is

recommended that you use Power Supply Cord Replacement

Part Number 9831317. For further information, please reference

the service numbers located in the Washer/Dryer User

Instructions.

For a grounded, cord-connected washer/dryer:

This washer/dryer must be grounded. In the event of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of

electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for

electric current. This washer/dryer uses a cord having an

equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is

properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.
For a permanently connected washer/dryer:

This washer/dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and

connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on

the washer/dryer.

WARNING:

Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or

personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the washer/dryer

is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power

supply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a qualified electrician.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

For a grounded, cord-connected washer/dryer:

This washer/dryer must be grounded. In the event of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of

electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for

electric current. This washer/dryer is equipped with a cord

having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding

plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet

that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with

all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING:

Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or

personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the washer/dryer

is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with

the washer/dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper

outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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