3-Wire Direct Wire Connection
IMPORTANT: Use where local codes permit connecting
1. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection
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Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so washer/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
wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends into hooks.
When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw
2. Connect neutral wire
A
D
Remove center terminal block screw (A). Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (D) (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block (A) (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw
3. Connect other wires
Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
4.Tighten strain relief screw.
5.Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
6.You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
Optional 3-Wire Connection
IMPORTANT: You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting.
1. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire
D
B
C
Remove center terminal block screw. Remove neutral ground wire (B) from external ground conductor screw (C). Connect neutral ground wire (B) and the neutral wire (D) (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under center, terminal block screw. Tighten screw.
2. Connect other wires
Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
3.Tighten strain relief screws.
4.Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to an adequate ground.
5.Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with
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