3-wire connection: Direct wire

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.

Strip 3½" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.

1"

(25

mm)

 

3½"

(89

mm)

 

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.

1.Loosen or remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).

B

2.Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (C) (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B) (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.

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 cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting.

1.Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).

2.Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).

A

B

E

3.Connect neutral ground wire (E) and the neutral wire (C) (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.

B

C

E

B

C

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Amana W10300459A, W10296137A-SP installation instructions