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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Connecfing
elecfric
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, explosion,
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.
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_/2inches (8.9 cm) of the outer 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.
. 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.
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.
Hot
Neutral
Ground
(Black)
(White)
Hot
(Red)
Screw
External
Ground
Wire
1" (2.5 cm)
I-q
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 reliefl
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wire Power
Cord