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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Connecting electric dryer(cont.)
USA only
w
WARNINg
• 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, fire, explosion, or death.
• 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: Direct wire
• A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after
January 1, 1996.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
1. Remove 3
1
⁄₂ inches (8.9 cm) of the outer covering from the wire.
Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of
the three wires into a hook shape.
2. 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 the power cable prepared in Step 1
through the strain relief.
• Use UL-listed 3-wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor
cable.
• Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to allow for removal and
reinstallation of the dryer.
3. 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.
1" (2.5 cm)
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wire Power
Cord
Terminal
Block
Ground
Screw
Neutral
(White)
Hot
(Black)
External
Ground Wire
Hot
(Red)
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