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Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
Use the instructions at this section if your home has
a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,
30 amp, dryer power supply cord.
Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection
for your home:
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type10-30R)
If this type is available at your home. you will be
connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker
box
4 wire direct
Important : The places where a 4-wire connection
is needed are , for example, mobile homes and areas
that local codes do not admit the use of 3-wire
connections.
At least, 5ft(1.52m) of extra length is required in
order for dryer to be able to be moved.
Peel 5 in (12.7cm) of external covering from end
of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5 in (12.7cm).
Cut 1
1
/2 in. (3.8cm) from 3 remaining wires. Peel
insulation back 1in. (2.5cm). Shape ends of wires
like a hook.
Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under
the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing
rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw
tightly.
4-wire connection : Direct wire
Use the instructions at this section if your home has
a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,
30 amp, dryer power supply cord.
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type14-30R)
5"5"
(12.7 cm)(12.7 cm)
3
1
/
2
"
(8.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
5"
(12.7 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
3V2
"
(8.9 cm)
If this type is available at your home. you will be
connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker
box
1.Take off center terminal block screw
2.Take off appliance neutral ground wire(white) from
external ground connector screw. Fasten it under
center, silver colored terminal block screw.
3.Connect ground wire(green) of power supply cable
to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.
3 wire direct
5"
(12.7 cm)
3
1
/
2
"
(8.6 cm)(8.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
5"
(12.7 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
3V2
"
(8.9 cm)
5"
(12.7 cm)
3
1
/
2
"
(8.6 cm)
1"1"
(2.5 cm)(2.5 cm)
5
"
5"
(
1
2
.
7
c
m
)
(12.7 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
3V
2
"
(8.9 cm)
a. External ground connector
b. Green copper wire of power supply cord
c. 3/4 in. (1.9cm) UL-listed strain relief
d. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
e. Neutral grounding wire(white)
f. Neutral wire(white or center wire)
f
a
b
e
d
c