INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
23
Connecfing
elecfric
dryers
(conf.)
USA
only
AWARNING
. 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_-Iisted, 30 A, 240 V, 3=wire, #10
AWG-minimum
copper
conductor
power cord through
the
strain reliefl
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
. 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.
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.
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Hot
= Neutral :_--_
Hot
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Ground Wire
Ground
Screw
UL-Listed
4-Wire Power
Cord