INSTALLAiTION
INSTRUCTIONS
25
Connecting
elecfric
dryers
(conf.}
USA
only
_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, overload,
fire 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 S-wire connection
is NOT permitted
on new
construction
after January 1, 1996.
• A ULdisted strain relief is required.
1
1. Remove S/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,
1" (2,5 cm)
H
. 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,
Neutral
Hot
(White)
(Black)
|
Ground
Screw _Red)
WhiteWire
/
__-_
from Dryer"
/41
harness
/
__
External Ground
\
\
Wire (if required
by local codes)
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 reliefl
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_
Terminal
_ .
.
Uk-Listed
3-Wire
/
Power Cord