3-wire connection: Direct Wire
Use where local codes permit connecting
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). If using
1" (2.5cm)
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm)
When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.
3.Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
4.Tighten strain relief screw.
5.Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold- down screw.
6.You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
Optional 3-wire connection
Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting
1.Remove center
2.Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under center,
1.Loosen or remove center
2.Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.
C
A
B 
D
E
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Neutral ground wire
C. Center
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E. ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
A 
C
B 
D
E
F
A. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire
C. Center
E. ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
F. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician
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