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Frigidaire Dryer Installation Instructions - FFSE5115PW.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

NOTE

Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered 

generators, solar powered generators, wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local utility 

company is not recommended.

NOTE

Dryers manufactured for sale in Canada have factory-

installed, 4-wire power supply cord (NEMA 14-30R).

Electrical requirements for electric dryer

CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp. time delay fuses or circuit breakers. Use separately 

fused circuits for washer and dryer. DO NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.

POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.

3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R or NEMA 14-30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible 

when the dryer is in the installed position.

GROUNDING CONNECTION - See “Grounding requirements” in Electrical Installation section.

The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power 

supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at 240 

volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open end spade 

lug connectors with upturned ends or closed 

loop connectors and marked for use with clothes 

dryers. For 3-wire cord connection instructions see 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 3-WIRE SYSTEM.

4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied)

The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply 

cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated 

at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 4 open end 

spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed 

loop connectors and marked for use with clothes 

dryers. For 4-wire cord connection instructions see 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.

3-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 10-30R)

4-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 14-30R)

IMPORTANT

This dryer is internally grounded to neutral unless it was manufactured for sale in Canada.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through 

the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral link is prohibited for: (1) new branch circuit 

installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes do not permit grounding 

through the neutral.

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