Electrical Connection Options

If your home has: And you will be

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connecting to

 

4-wire receptacle

A UL listed, 120/240

4-wire connection:

(NEMAType14-30R)

volt minimum, 30

Power supply cord

 

amp, dryer power

 

 

 

supply cord*

 

4-wire direct

A fused

4-wire connection:

 

disconnect or circuit

Direct Wire

 

breaker box*

 

5"

 

 

(12.7cm)

 

 

3-wire receptacle

A UL listed, 120/240

3-wire connection:

(NEMAtype10-30R)

volt minimum, 30

Power supply cord

 

amp, dryer power

 

 

 

supply cord*

 

3-wire direct

A fused

3-wire connection:

 

disconnect or circuit

Direct Wire

 

breaker box*

 

1" (2.5cm)

lf local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section.

4-wire connection: Power supply cord

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections.

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1.4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)

2.4-prong plug

3.Ground prong

4.Neutral prong

5.Spade terminals with upturned ends

6.3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief

7.Ring terminals

1. Remove center terminal block screw.

2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) from external ground connector screw. Fasten it under center, silver colored terminal block screw.

 

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1.External ground connector - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center terminal block screw

2.Center silver-colored terminal block screw

3.Green wire of harness

3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.

4. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the center, silver colored terminal screw of the terminal block.

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1.External ground connector

2.Green or bare copper wire of power supply cord

3.3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief

4.Center silver-colored terminal block screw

5.Neutral grounding wire (green)

6.Neutral wire (white)

5. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

6. Tighten strain relief screws.

7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold-down screw.

4-wire connection: Direct wire

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections.

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

Strip 5 in. (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5 in. (12.7 cm). Cut V/2 in. (3.8 cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1 in. (2.5 cm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.

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