Installation Instructions

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE

CONNECTION

If required, by local code, install external ground (not provided) to grounded

metal, cold water pipe, or other established ground determined

by a qualified electrician.

Green Ground

Ground

Strain

Screw

Strap

Relief

 

 

 

 

Hot Wire Bracket

Screws (3)

Hot

Neutral Wire (white)

 

3/4″ UL

 

Recognized

 

Strain Relief

Cover

3 #10 AWG minimum copper

 

conductors or 120/240V 30A power

 

supply cord kit marked for use with

 

dryers and provided with closed loop

 

or spade terminals with upturned ends

 

(not supplied)

1.Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2.Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle.

3.Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.

4.Install 3/4-in. UL-recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.

5.Connect power cord as follows:

A.Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block (marked L1 and L2).

B.Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal block (marked N).

6.Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center) terminal of block and to green ground screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.

7.Properly secure power cord to strain relief.

8.Reinstall the cover.

WARNING – NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

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GE PFDS450, PFDN440 Installation Instructions Connecting AN Electric Dryer, Connecting Dryer Using 3-WIRE Connection
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