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CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS
USA ONLY
wWARNING:
• Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected
to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color
screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload.
• Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit
installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local
codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor.
Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord
• A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new
construction after January 1, 1996.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
1 Remove the terminal block access cover
on the upper back of the dryer. Install a
UL-listed strain relief into the power cord
through-hole; then thread a UL-listed,
30 A, 240 V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum
copper conductor power cord through the
strain relief.
(cont.)
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wire
Power Cord
• Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord
with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor
and closed loop or forked terminals with
upturned ends.
Neutral
Hot
(White)
(Black)
Ground Screw
Neutral
Grounding wire
Ground Wire
2
Attach the two hot leads of the power cord
to the outer terminal block screws. Attach
the neutral wire to the center terminal block
screw. Connect the external ground (if
required by local codes) to the green ground
screw. TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY.
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
Hot
(Red)
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