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CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS
USA ONLY
WARNING:
• Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected
to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color
screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload.
• Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit
installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local
codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor.
Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire
• A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new
construction after January 1, 1996.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
1 Remove 3 ⁄
1
2
covering from the wire. Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm)
insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of
the three wires into a hook shape.
2 Remove the terminal block access cover
on the upper back of the dryer. Install a
UL-listed strain relief into the power cord
through-hole; then thread the power cable
prepared in Step 1 through the strain relief.
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1" (2.5 cm)
inches (8.9 cm) of the outer
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wire
Power Cord
(cont.)
• Use UL-listed 3-wire #10 AWG-minimum
copper conductor cable.
• Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to allow for
removal and reinstallation of the dryer.
Ground Screw
Ground Wire
3
Attach the two hot leads of the power cord
to the outer terminal block screws. Attach
the neutral wire to the center terminal block
screw. Connect the external ground (if
required by local codes) to the green ground
screw. TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY.
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
Neutral
Hot Hot
(White)
(Black) (Red)