Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home:
4-wire receptacle (NEMA type14-30R)
Use the instructions in this section if your home has a
3-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R)
Use the instructions in this section if your home has a
4-wire direct
If this type is available at your home. you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box.
If this type is available at your home. you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box.
Note
•Connect the power supply wire to the terminal block. Colored wire should be connected to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color screw in block. Otherwise,a short or excessive current flow may result.
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Warning : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new
Prepare minimum 5 ft (1.52 m) of length in order for dryer to be replaced.
First, peel 5 inches (12.7 cm) of covering material from end. Strip 5 inches of ground wire insulation. After cutting 11/2 inch (3.8 cm) from 3 other wires peel insulation back 1 inch (2.5 cm). Make ends of 3 wires a hook shape.
Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hooked end facing to the right) and pinch the hook together and screw tightly.
1.Connect neutral wire (white) of power cord to center terminal block screw.
2.Connect red and black wires to the left and right terminal block screws.
3.Connect ground wire (green) of power cord to external ground screw and move neutral ground wire of appliance and connect it to center screw.
4.Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened. Be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and power cord is in right position.
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