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3-wire Direct Wire Connection
Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to neutral wire.
B
5. Remove center screw
Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).
7. Connect ground wire
A
F
Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable
to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires
under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right).
Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally,
reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to
Venting Requirements.
8. Connect remaining wires
B
C
E
6. Connect neutral ground wire
and neutral wire
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook
facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct
wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B). Squeeze
hooked ends together and tighten screw. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so
dryer may be moved if needed.
Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip
insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground
wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends
into hooks.
1"
(25 mm)
3½"
(89 mm)
3. Prepare your 3-wire cable for
direct connection
To connect wires to terminal block, place hooked end of wire
under terminal block screw, facing to the right, squeeze
hooked end together and tighten screw.
4. Connect wires to terminal block