GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of malfunc,tion or break- down, grounding will reduce the risk

of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current,

The power supply cord must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the ' equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check

with a qualified electrician or serviceman if your are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet, h;ave a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

STEP 1. Disconnect power.

STEP 2. Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cower.

Hold-downscrew

STEP 3. Attach a 3/4-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with laundry center cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the power supply cord through the strain relief.

STEP 4. Loosen or remove terminal block screws. Connect the neutral wire (white or center) of power supply cord under the center screw of the terminal block.

STEP 5. Connect the other two wires

to outer terminal block screws. Securely tighten all electrical connections.

NeutralCentersilver-colored

groundingwire terminalblockscrew

(green/yell0w)

Neutral wire (white)

Externalground

connectorU.L.-listed, strainrelief

3-Wire Connection with

Frame-Grounding Conductor

STEP 6. Tighten the strain relief screws.

STEP 7. Insert tab of terminal block

cover into slot of the laundry center rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down

Terminal block cover screw.

If local codes do not permit the

connection of a frame-groundingconductor to the neutral wire, see

the instructions on page 21.

Otherwise, proceed with Installation on page 27.

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Kenmore Washer/Dryer owner manual Grounding Instructions, Hold-downscrew, Terminal block cover screw

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