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Danby DCD5505W Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for Use

7

Connecting to power supply

IMPORTANT NOTE: This dryer does not come

complete with an electrical power cord. Electrical

power cord kits must be purchased by the

consumer and are available at most local

hardware stores. Before purchasing a power

cord kit for your dryer, you must first establish

which type of power cord plug is required

(compatible) to fit the electrical receptacle in your

laundary room. i.e. 3 wire - 4 wire. (See Fig. 6)

When purchasing a 3-wire or 4-wire power cord

kit with strain relief, make sure the cord meets

the following requirements:

• UL listed dryer cord kit

• 240 V minimum rated

• 30 A rated

• type SRD or SRDT

• minimim five feet long

• closed-loop terminals or open-end spade lugs

with upturned ends

This dryer has a pre-installed (rear mount)

external junction box to facilitate easy connection

of the power cord kit with suitable plug.

Fig. 6

Electrical connection

WARNING:

This dryer is manufactured with the cabinet-

ground conductor connected to the

NEUTRAL (center) of the supply cord at the

terminal block.

Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when

the appliance is installed in a mobile home or

an area where local codes do NOT permit

grounding through the neutral. Use »FOUR-

WIRE CONNECTION« instructions.

Four-wire connection

Junction box

Fig. 7

To connect power cord:

• Remove the screws from the cover of the

junction box located at the top rear of the dryer.

• Loosen/remove the two screws on the strain

relief clamp and remove from 4-wire supply

cord.

• The strain relief splits into two indentical parts.

• Insert the large flange of both sections into the

hole located on the left side of the junction box

housing. The short flange of both sections and

screws must remain positioned on the external

side of the junction box housing.