3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire:

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A. 3-wire receptacle" (NEMA type lO-30R)

B. 3-wire plug

C. Neutral prong

D. Spade tenTffnals with up turned ends

E. _" (1.9 cm) UL li_t_'d strain r_'lief

F. Ring terminals

G. Neutral (white or center wire)

1. koosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.

2.Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the center, silver-

colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw.

3-wire connection: Direct Wire

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.

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

Strip 3V2'(8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (2..5 cm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Bend ends of wires into a hook shape.

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When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of

the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.

1. loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.

2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire {white or center wire) of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw

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A. Neutral ground wire

B. [xternal ground conductor 5cre'w

C. C_'nte'rsilver-colored terminal block scre'w

D. Neutral wire (white or cente'r wire)

E. _" (1.9 cm) U[ li_ted strain re'fief

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

4.Tighten strain relief screws.

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

6.You have completed your electrical connections. Now go to "Venting Requirements."

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