Sears Clothes Dryer Alternate Connection, Four-Wire Electrical Connection to Receptacle

Models: Clothes Dryer

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Alternate Connection:

If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame- grounding conductor to the neutral wire:

1.Disconnect power.

2.Make sure the power supply cord or direct wire cable is in place.

3.Remove the neutral grounding wire (green/yellow wire) from external grounding connector screw. Loosen or remove terminal block screws. Connect neutral ground- ing wire and the neutral wire (white or center) of power

supply cord or direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block.

4.Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.

5.Tighten the strain relief screws.

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

7.Connect separate copper grounding wire from external ground connector to an adequate ground. If codes permit and a separate grounding wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the grounding path is adequate.

ExternalNeutral

groundgroundingwire

connector(green/yellow)

Groundingpath determined by a qualified electrician

Four-Wire Electrical Connection to

Receptacle

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30 ampere power supply cord.

Use a UL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The power supply cord must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if your are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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