2,6
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Connecting
electric dryer(conf.)
USA only
AWARNING
. Connect the power cord to the terminal
block. Connect each
power cord wire to the terminal
block screw that has the
same colored
wire. For example,
connect
the black
power
cord wire to the terminal
block screw with the black wire.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result
in a short or
overload,
fire, e×plosion,
or death.
. 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.
Four-Wire connection for electric dryers: Direct wire
. A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured
home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1,
1996.
, A UL-listed
strain relief is required.
1. Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the outer covering
from the wire.
Remove 5 inches of insulation
from the ground
wire. Cut off
approximately
11/2inches (3.8 cm) from the other three wires
and strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation
from each wire. Bend the
ends of the three shorter wires into a hook shape.
. Use UL-listed 4=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.
3. Transfer the dryer's ground
wire from behind the green ground
screw to the center screw of the terminal
block. Attach the two
hot leads of the power cable to the outer terminal
block screws.
Attach the white neutral wire to the center terminal
block
screw. Attach the power cable ground
wire to the green ground
screw TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY Reinstall the terminal
block access cover.
Hot
Neutral
(Black)
(White)
Hot
1" (2.5 cm)
I-q
f
Ground Wire
(12.57 'cm)_
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.
Terminal
Block
sUtLraLiinS
tRe_ ief
UL-Listed
/
4-Wire Power
Cord