INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
27
Connecfing
elecfric
dryers
(conf.)
USA
only
&WARNING
. 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) mobUe 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_/2inches (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.
. UseUL 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.
................
Hot
Neutral
Hot
(Black)
(White)
(Red)
Ground
............... Screw'_ _J o_i____
1" (2.5 cm)
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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
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wire
Power Cord