I don't really know if UL or the manufacturer has an opinion on that. I have done it many times.
What gauges of wire does that receptacle say it can be used with?
Stupid design flaw considering most dryers are wired with #10 copper.BTW (for the benefit of people reading this thread) written in tiny, barely visible text on the back of the all-plastic, white dryer outlet made by Leviton, it says that 8 gauge wire minimum is to be used. So It is unsuitable for those who have their boxes wired with 10 gauge.
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The warning is written so small that it fringes on deceitfulness. Probably an attempt at legal "butt-protectionism"...What? Didn't you read the fine print?Stupid design flaw considering most dryers are wired with #10 copper.