5. Connect remaining wires
Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
3-wire Direct Wire Connection
Use where local codes permit connecting
1. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection
1" | |
(25 | mm) |
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3½" | |
(89 | mm) |
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Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.
Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using
2. Remove center screw
B
Remove center terminal block screw (B).
3. Connect neutral wire
B
C
Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.
4. Connect remaining wires
Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
Optional 3-wire Connection
You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting.
1. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire
A |
B |
E |
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
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