INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (continued)
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 or overload.
Grounding through the neutral wire is prohibited for: (1) new
Four-Wire Power Cord
•A
as well as all new construction after January 1, 1996.
•A UL-listed strain relief is required.
•Use a
Terminal
Block
Strain Relief |
4 Wire
Power
Cord
1Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the dryer.
2Install a
3Thread a
Hot | Neutral | Hot |
(Black) | (White) (Red) | |
Green Ground Screw |
| Neutral |
Green Wire of |
| |
| Grounding | |
Power Cord |
| Wire |
4Transfer the neutral grounding wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the terminal block.
5Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.
6Attach the power cord white neutral wire to the cen- ter screw of the terminal block.
7Attach the power cord ground wire to the green ground screw.
8TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY.
9Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
Three-Wire Power Cord
•A
•A
•Use a
Terminal
Block
Strain Relief
3 Wire
Power
Cord
1Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the dryer.
2Install a
3Thread a
Neutral |
|
| Hot |
Grounding | Hot | Neutral | |
Wire | (Black) | (White) | (Red) |
Green Ground Screw
External Ground Wire
4Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.
5Attach the power cord neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block screw.
6Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the green ground screw.
7TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY.
8Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
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