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sumsum
Jun 24, 2011, 09:33 AM
My Dryer label says 3 wire 110/220 . Can I plug it in to a 220 Outlet?

sumsum
Jun 24, 2011, 09:44 AM
I am moving into a rental with a dedicated 220 outlet for a dryer. My dryers tag reads:
3 wire 120/240 volts 60hz 28 amps.. Can I plug in safeley? Please help...

stanfortyman
Jun 24, 2011, 01:11 PM
An electric dryer is a 120/240v circuit and appliance. There is no such thing as "220" any more.

You have to match the dryer cord on the dryer to the receptacle. DO NOT change the receptacle in a place that you are renting.

sumsum
Jun 24, 2011, 01:16 PM
Thank you, our cord does match the receptacle. I just didn't want to plug it in have something go wrong. TAHNK YOU again...

sumsum
Jun 25, 2011, 09:47 AM
Hi stanfortyman, So as long as the cord matches, it should be OK? My Dryer info is: Kenmore 29 in Elct dryer model # 110-28872890.
The dryer label reads: Type No: 178-00, model/stock: 6871289468712,
3-Wire 120/240v 60hz 28amp
Can you please confirm that it is OK to plug into a dedicated 220v receptacle... THANK YOUI!!

ballengerb1
Jun 25, 2011, 11:33 AM
Does your receptacle look like this Amazon.com: SIGNALINC PLUG-IN PHASE COUPLER (FOR 3-WIRE 220V DRYERS): Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/SIGNALINC-PLUG-COUPLER-3-WIRE-DRYERS/dp/B0007UCAGU)

sumsum
Jun 25, 2011, 02:25 PM
Hi Ballengerb1, It is a different color (metal color and black) but the plug will fit in the receptacle. Does that make sense? I appreciate any assistance... =)

ballengerb1
Jun 25, 2011, 02:47 PM
You should be good to go.

sumsum
Jun 27, 2011, 09:37 AM
THANK YOU!! Have a great day! =)