Part 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home:

3-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R)

Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

4-wire receptacle (NEMA type14-30R)

Use the instructions at this section if your home has a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

3 wire direct

31/2"

(8.6 cm)

If this type is available at your home. you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box

4 wire direct

5"

(12.7 cm)

If this type is available at your home. you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box

4-wire connection : Direct wire

Important : The places where a 4-wire connection is needed are , for example, mobile homes and areas that local codes do not admit the use of 3-wire connections.

At least, 5ft(1.52m) of extra length is required in order for dryer to be able to be moved.

Peel 5 in (12.7cm) of external covering from end

of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5 in (12.7cm). Cut 11/2 in. (3.8cm) from 3 remaining wires. Peel insulation back 1in. (2.5cm). Shape ends of wires

like a hook.

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cm

 

 

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5"

 

 

 

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7

cm)

 

 

 

 

Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw tightly.

1.Take off center terminal block screw

2.Take off appliance neutral ground wire(white) from external ground connector screw. Fasten it under center, silver colored terminal block screw.

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

 

d

 

e

 

f

a

c

 

b

 

a.

External ground connector

 

b.

Green copper wire of power supply cord

 

c.

3/4 in. (1.9cm) UL-listed strain relief

 

d.

Center silver-colored terminal block screw

1 4

e.

Neutral grounding wire(white)

f.

Neutral wire(white or center wire)

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