Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home:
3-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R)
Use the instructions at this section if your home has a
4-wire receptacle (NEMA type14-30R)
Use the instructions at this section if your home has a
3 wire direct
31/2"
(8.6 cm)
If this type is available at your home. you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box
4 wire direct
5"
(12.7 cm)
If this type is available at your home. you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box
4-wire connection : Direct wire
Important : The places where a
At least, 5ft(1.52m) of extra length is required in order for dryer to be able to be moved.
Peel 5 in (12.7cm) of external covering from end
of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5 in (12.7cm). Cut 11/2 in. (3.8cm) from 3 remaining wires. Peel insulation back 1in. (2.5cm). Shape ends of wires
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Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw tightly.
1.Take off center terminal block screw
2.Take off appliance neutral ground wire(white) from external ground connector screw. Fasten it under center, silver colored terminal block screw.
3.Connect ground wire(green) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.
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| b. | Green copper wire of power supply cord |
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1 4 | e. | Neutral grounding wire(white) |
f. | Neutral wire(white or center wire) |