Connecting the dryer using 4-wire connection (must be used for mobile home installation)
Note: the National Electrical Code requires that new constructions use a 4-wire connection to
an electric dryer (effective as of January 1, 1996). Where local codes do not permit grounding
through the neutral, a 4-wire cord must also be used.
Important!
New constructions must NOT use a 3-wire connection.
Remove ground strap and discard.
Keep green ground screw
Cover
Fig.14 4-wire connections
Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.
1
Ensure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
2
Locate and remove the power cord cover at the lower rear of the dryer.
3
Remove and discard the ground strap. Retain the green ground screw for later relocation (Step 7).
4
Install a ¾" (19 mm) UL-recognized strain relief to the entry hole for the power cord. Move the
5
power cord through the strain relief.
Connect the power cord according to the following:
6
Connect the two hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block (labelled L1 and L2).
a
Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal block (labelled N).
b
Use the green ground screw to attach the ground wire of the power cord (ie relocate the green
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ground screw to the hole above strain relief bracket).
Tighten all three terminal block screws completely.
8
Correctly secure the power cord to the strain relief.
9
Replace the power cord cover.
10
NEVER leave the power cord cover off the terminal block.
Hot wire
Relocate green ground screw here
L 1
N
Screws (3)
Screws (3)
L 2
Neutral (white)
Neutral (white)
Hot wire
¾" (19 mm) , UL recognized strain relief
WARNING!
Installation instructions
Green or yellow wire
Strain relief bracket
4 #10 awg minimum copper conductors,
or 120/240V 30 amp power supply cord kit
(min length: 5 feet (1.5 m)) marked for use with
dryers and provided with closed loop or spade
terminals with upturned ends (not supplied)
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