Style 2: Direct wire strain relief
Unscrew the removable retaining nut and any screws from
a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain
relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through
the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching
inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable
retaining nut onto the strain relief threads.
A. Removable retaining nut
B. Hole below terminal block
opening
C. Strain relief threads
Put power supply cable through the strain relief. The strain
relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be
in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against
the power supply cable.
4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type
of electrical connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
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Electrical Connection Options
If your home has:
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-30R)
4-wire direct
A
B
3-wire receptacle
C
(NEMA type 10-30R)
3-wire direct
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire
connection" section.
4-wire connection: Power supply cord
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes
and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
A
And you will be
connecting to:
A UL listed,
120/240 volt
minimum,
30-amp, dryer
power supply
cord*
A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box*
5"
(12.7 cm)
A UL listed,
120/240 volt
minimum,
30-amp, dryer
power supply
cord*
A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box*
3¹ ₂"
(8.9 cm)
B
D
C
E
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Ground prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
³⁄₄
F.
" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
G. Ring terminals
Go to Section:
4-wire connection:
Power Supply
Cord
4-wire connection:
Direct Wire
3-wire connection:
Power Supply
Cord
3-wire connection:
Direct Wire
F
G