INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
27
Connecting
elecffic
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: 11) 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:
Power cord
. A 3-wire connection
is NOT permitted
on new construction
after
January 1, 1996.
. A UL-listed
strain relief is required.
1. 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 a UL-listed, 30 A, 240V,
3=wire, #10
AWG-minimum
copper
conductor
power cord through
the
strain relief.
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
. Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed
power cord with # 10 AWG-
minimum
copper
conductor
and closed loop or forked
terminals
with upturned
ends.
2. 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.
Ground
Screw
Hot
Neutral
(Black)
(White)
Hot
(Red)
External
Ground
Wire
UL-Listed
3-Wire Power
Cord