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Thedryercanbeconnecteddirectlyto fuseddisconnect orcircuitbreakerboxwiththree-wire,flexiblearmoredor non-metallicsheathedcoppercable(withgroundingwire). All current-carryingwiresmustbeinsulated.

Aconduitconnectormustbeinstalledatjunctionbox. Allowfourfeetof slackinthelinesodryercanbemoved ifservicingisevernecessary.

1.Disconnectpower.

• Strip 3½ inches of outer covering from end of cable.

4.Loosen or remove terminal block screws. Connect the

neutral wire (white or center) of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block.

•Place the hook-shaped end of the wire over the terminal block screw. The open side of the hook should face to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire together to form a loop.

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•Cut 1 inch of insulation from the end of each insulated wire. Shape the end of each wire into a "U" shaped hook.

2.Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.

TerminalblockcoverHold-downscrew

3.Attach a ¾-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal

position. Put the direct wire cable through the strain relief.

Externalground	Center silver-colored
connector	terminal blockscrew

Neutral

(white)

Neutral grounding	¾", U.L-listed,
wire (green/yellow)	strain relief

5.Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws using the same method(s) described in step 4. Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.

6.Tighten the strain relief screws.

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

NOTE: If local codes do not permit the connection of a

frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, see the instructions for "Alternate Connection."

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