ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DETAILS

OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The operating voltage (Volts), Amperage (Amps) and Frequency

This appliance must be grounded. In the

event of malfunction or

(Hz) of this dryer are indicated on the Rating Plate located to the

breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of

electric shock by providing

right of the loading port.

a path of least resistance for electrical current.

Connect this dryer to a circuit corresponding to that indicated on

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor

rating plate and protected by fuses or a circuit breaker

can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician

in accordance with local codes.

Use a power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryer.

or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is

For 208V and 240V models, use a power supply cord kit marked for use

properly grounded.

 

with clothes dryers.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the

DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE

 

outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

For alternate 208V or 240V power supply hook-up, proceed as follows:

Remove rear access panel.

Connect supply wire leads to terminal block as shown on sketch below, depending on type of installation.

WARNING: Appliance grounded to neutral conductor through a link. If used in a mobile home or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral, a 4-conductor cord or cable assembly for use with clothes dryers must be used with the following specifications: Type St. Cable, 125/250 Min Volt, 30 Amp with closed-loop terminals and secured with a UL recognized strain relief. See manufacturer’s instructions

Make sure screws on terminal block are tight.

FOR THREE-WIRE SUPPLY

(208V & 240V MODELS)

Connect two (2) HOT lines to outer screws (L1 and L2) of terminal block. Connect Neutral line to center screw (N) of terminal block.

FOR FOUR-WIRE SUPPLY

(208V & 240V MODELS)

Remove ground strap and discard. Rescrew green grounding screw in place.

Connect two (2) HOT lines to outer screws (L1 and L2) of terminal block.

Connect NEUTRAL line to center screw (N) of terminal block.

POWER SUPPLY CORD 3#10

AWG MINIMUM COPPER CONDUCTORS

Attach ground wire of power supply to green grounding screw beside terminal block.

REAR

 

 

HOT WIRE

 

 

HOT WIRE

GREEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUNDING

 

 

 

WHITE

SCREW

 

 

 

NEUTRAL

GROUND

 

 

 

WIRE

 

 

 

 

STRAP

 

 

 

 

L

1

N

L

2

 

 

208V or 240V

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

30 AMP, 240V, WITH TYPE UL RECOGNIZED MINIMUM RATED 90°C

208 OR 240

VOLT OPERATION 120/208 OR 120/240

VOLT SUPPLY

(USE ONLY

30 AMP FUSES)

REAR

 

 

 

GREEN OR YELLOW

 

 

 

GROUND WIRE

 

 

HOT WIRE

GREEN

 

 

 

 

 

WHITE

GROUNDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEUTRAL

SCREW

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIRE

 

 

 

 

HOT WIRE

 

 

 

 

L

1

N

L

2

 

208V or 240V

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

POWER SUPPLY CORD 4 #10

AWG MINIMUM COPPER CONDUCTORS, 30 AMP, 240V,

WITH CLOSED-LOOP TERMINALS TYPE UL RECOGNIZED MINIMUM RATED 90°C.

REMOVE GROUND

STRAP AND DISCARD

208 OR 240

VOLT OPERATION 120/208 OR 120/240

VOLT SUPPLY

INSIDE TOP VIEW OF DRYER

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

PROPERLY GROUNDED.

Properly strain relief the cord set or cable to the cable entry hole with UL recognized strain relief.

Make sure cordset or the cable is away from the rotating drum.

Replace access panel.

(USE ONLY

30 AMP FUSES)

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

PROPERLY GROUNDED.

Properly strain relief the cord set or cable to the cable entry hole with UL recognized strain relief.

Make sure cordset or the cable is away from the rotating drum.

Replace access panel.

3 WIRE RECEPTACLE

(10-30R)

Typical 30 amp receptacle for use where local codes permit use of flexible type power supply cord (pigtail).

X

G

W

Y

4-WIRE RECEPTACLE

(14-30R)

Typical 30 amp receptacle for use where local codes permit use of flexible type power supply cord (pigtail).

4-CONDUCTOR CORD

ASSEMBLY ( Type ST Cable)

Typical 30 amp cord assembly for use where local codes do not permit grounding through neutral.

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GE DSKS433, DSKS333 installation instructions Wire Receptacle, Rear, Power Supply Cord 3#10