GE UPGT650 Installation Instructions Connecting AN Electric Dryer, Grounding Instructions

Installation Instructions

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or four-wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30-amp circuit is required.

If the electric supply does not meet the above specifications, then call a licensed electrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment- grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal on the appliance.

CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD

NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer.

A 4-wire cord must also be used where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.

3-wire connection is NOT for use on new construction.

ARemove the terminal block access cover located at the upper back.

CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD (cont.)

BFor 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:

Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord entry hole beneath the terminal block. Thread a UL-listed 30A, 240V, 3-wire or 4-wire, #10 AWG minimum copper conductor power cord through the strain relief.

Strain

Relief

(3-wire Connection Shown)

CFor 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: Connect the two hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block.

Connect outer screws

(3-wire Connection Shown)

WARNING: Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at connections.

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