Reference boundary

Cord and receptacle label reference only. Appliance nameplate, branch-circuit requirements, product instructions, and local code review govern use.

Reference table

Reference common dryer cord and receptacle labels used on electric clothes-dryer connections.

Reference basis summarizes common dryer cord and receptacle label examples from manufacturer product literature.
Device labelNominal voltageAmpere ratingCommon appliance contextBoundary
14-30R125/250 V30electric dryer receptacle label referencelabel reference only; appliance instructions and current local requirements govern use
14-30P cord125/250 V30dryer cordset label referencelabel reference only; appliance instructions and current local requirements govern use
10-30R legacy label125/250 V30older dryer receptacle label referencelabel reference only; appliance instructions and current local requirements govern use
14-50R125/250 V50range-style label; not a dryer defaultlabel reference only; appliance instructions and current local requirements govern use
Hardwired dryer connectionnameplate voltage0appliance junction-box connection referencelabel reference only; appliance instructions and current local requirements govern use
Use notes
  • Use this table for preliminary reference and arithmetic checks only.
  • Confirm equipment ratings, product markings, installation conditions, utility requirements, and the local authority requirements before design or field use.