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,
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 USING
NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new constructions utilize a
CONNECTING DRYER USING
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.Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green ground screw for Step 7.
5.Install 3/4 in.
6.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).
7.Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket). Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.
8.Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9.Reinstall the cover.
WARNING – NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
Remove ground strap and discard. Keep green ground screw
Screws (3)
Neutral (white)
| Relocate green ground |
Hot Wire | screw here |
Green Wire
Strain Relief
Bracket
Hot Wire
3/4″ UL Recognized
Strain Relief
Cover | 4 #10 AWG minimum copper | |
conductors or 120/240V 30A power | ||
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| supply cord kit marked for use with | |
| dryers and provided with closed loop | |
| or spade terminals with upturned | |
| ends (not supplied) |
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