Installation
Instructions
CONNECTING
AN ELECTRIC DRYER {cont.)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
This dryer must be connected
to an individual
brunch circuit, protected
by the required time-
delay fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or four-
wire, single-phase,
120/240V, 60Hz, 30-amp
circuit is required.
If the electric supply does not meet the above
specifications,
then call a licensed electrician.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be connected
to a grounded
metal,
permanent
wiring system, or an equipment-
grounding
conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors
and connected
to the equipment
grounding
terminal
on the appliance.
CONNECTING
DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION
{MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION}
NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electrical
Code requires that new constructions
utilize a
4-wire connection
to an electric dryer. A 4-wire cord
must also be used where local codes do not permit
grounding through the neutral.
3-wire connection
is NOT for use on new
construction.
Remove ground
strap and
_
Relocate green ground
discard.Keep
_
HotWire
screw here
green ground
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screw
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Green Wire
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- Strain Relief
_/-Screws(3}
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Bracket
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4 #10 AWGminimumcopper
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conductors or 120/240V 30A power
supplycord kit markedfor usewith
dryersand providedwith closedloop
or spade terminals with upturned
ends (not supplied)
CONNECTING
DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION
{MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HONE INSTALLATION}
{cont.}
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4.
5.
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9.
Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove
the dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical
box.
Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged
from
the well receptacle.
Remove the power cord cover located at
the lower beck.
Remove end discord ground strap. Keep
the green ground screw for Step 7.
Install 3/4 in. UL-recognized
strain relief to power
cord entry hole. Bring power cord through
strain
relief.
Connect power cord us follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws
of the terminal block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white)line
to the center
of the terminal
block (marked N).
Attach ground wire of power cord with the green
ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket).
Tighten oil terminal
block screws (3) completely.
Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
Reinstall the cover.
WARNING - NEVER
LEAVET,E
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
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