6.Replace strain relief (with power cord inserted) back into the terminal block cover. Do not tighten strain relief nut.
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B
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A. Terminal block cover
B. Strain relief
C. Strain relief nut
D. Power cord
7.Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection:
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has: | And you will be | Go to section |
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A UL listed, | ||
(NEMA Type | Power supply cord | |
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| power supply |
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| cord |
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A fused | ||
| disconnect or | Direct Wire |
| circuit breaker | |
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5" | box |
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(12.7 cm) |
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A UL listed, | ||
(NEMA type | Power supply cord | |
| minimum, | |
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| power supply |
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| cord |
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A fused | ||
| disconnect or | Direct Wire |
| circuit breaker | |
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3¹⁄₂" | box |
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(8.9 cm) |
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4-wire connection: Power supply cord
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C DEF
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C.Ground prong
D.Neutral prong
E.Spade terminals with upturned ends
F. Ring terminals
1.Locate the neutral ground wire inside the dryer cabinet, behind the external ground conductor screw. Remove this wire.
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A. Remove neutral ground wire.
2.Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.
3.Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center screw of the terminal block.
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B
D
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A. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
B. Center terminal block screw
C. External ground conductor screw
D. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
4.Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
5.Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer.
6.Tighten strain relief nut.
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (12.7 cm). Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from
3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.
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