Kenmore 796. 8147# Clothes Dryer User Manual


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CONNECTINGELECTRICDRYERS(continued)
Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Connect
each power cord wire to the terminal block screw that
has the same colored wire. For example, connect the
black power cord wire to the terminal block screw
with the black wire. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in a short or overload.
Four-WirePowerCord
•A4-wireconnectionisrequiredforall
mobile and manufactured home installations,
as well as all new construction after
January 1, 1996.
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30-amp, 240-volt, 4-wire, UL-listed power cord
with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor 
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Groundingthroughtheneutralwire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 wire.
Three-WirePowerCord
A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on
new construction after January 1, 1996.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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
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Power
Cord
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
3 Wire
Power
Cord
Green Ground Screw
Hot
(Black)
Neutral
Grounding
Wire
Green Wire of
Power Cord
Neutral
(White)
Hot
(Red)
Green Ground Screw
Hot
(Black)
Neutral
Grounding
Wire
Neutral
(White)
Hot
(Red)
Ground WireExternal
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