INSTA[/MION INST UcTIONS
cONNEcTiNG
ELEcTRic DRYERS {cont.)
WARN|NG:
• 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-Iisted strain relief is required.
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wire
Power Cord
Remove the terminal block access cover
on the upper back of the dryer. Install a
UL-Iisted strain relief into the power cord
through-hole;
then thread a UL-listed, 30A,
240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum
copper
conductor
power cord through the strain
relief.
Use a 30-amp, 240V, UL-Iisted power cord
with #10 AWG-minimum
copper conductor
and closed loop or forked terminals with
upturned ends.
(Black) (White)
(Red)
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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