6.Replace strain relief (with power cord inserted) back into the terminal block cover. Do not tighten strain relief nut.

A

B

C

D

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:

4-wire(recommended)

3-wire(if 4-wire is not available)

Electrical Connection Options

If your home has:

And you will be

Go to section

 

connecting to:

 

4-wire receptacle

A UL listed,

4-wire connection:

(NEMA Type 14-30R)

120/240-volt

Power supply cord

 

minimum,

 

 

 

30-amp, dryer

 

 

power supply

 

 

cord

 

4-wire direct

A fused

4-wire connection:

 

disconnect or

Direct Wire

 

circuit breaker

 

 

5"

box

 

(12.7 cm)

 

 

3-wire receptacle

A UL listed,

3-wire connection:

(NEMA type 10-30R)

120/240-volt

Power supply cord

 

minimum,

 

 

 

30-amp, dryer

 

 

power supply

 

 

cord

 

3-wire direct

A fused

3-wire connection:

 

disconnect or

Direct Wire

 

circuit breaker

 

 

3¹⁄₂"

box

 

(8.9 cm)

 

 

4-wire connection: Power supply cord

B

A

C DEF

A.4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)

B.4-prong plug

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.

A

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.

C

B

D

A

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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