Service manual

Section 2 Installation Information
2-10
Electrical Connection (non-Canada)
3 Wire Cord
1. Turn off power supply to outlet.
2. Remove the screw securing the terminal block
access cover in the lower corner on the back of the
dryer.
3. Install a UL-approved strain relief according
to the power cord/strain relief manufacturer’s
instructions in the power cord entry hole below the
access panel. At this time, the strain relief should be
loosely in place.
4. Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-approved, 30amp. power
cord, NEMA 10-30 type SRDT, through the strain
relief.
5. Attach the power cord neutral (center wire)
conductor to the SILVER colored center terminal on
the terminal block. Tighten the screw securely.
(See Figure 2-9 & 2-10)
6. Attach the remaining two power cord outer
conductors to the outer, BRASS colored terminals on
the terminal block. Tighten both screws securely.
7. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for firmly securing
the strain relief and power cord.
8. Reinstall the terminal block cover.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at
connections.
WARNING
If moving dryer from a 4-wire system and installing it
in a 3-wire system, move the internal ground from the
center terminal back to the GREEN screw next to the
terminal block.
IMPORTANT
If a terminal screw falls during cord installation, it can
be retrieved in the terminal screw recovery slot below
the access panel.
NOTE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to disconnect power source before servicing
could result in personal injury or even death.
WARNING
Figure 2-10.
Figure 2-9.
Install
Line 2
Line 1
Access Cover
Block
Neutral
(Center Wire)
Screw
Terminal
Brass Terminal
Brass Terminal
Silver Terminal
Internal Ground
Neutral
Green Screw
UL-approved
strain relief here
Terminal Screw
Recovery Slot
30 Amp
NEMA 10-30
Do Not remove
internal ground in
a 3-wire system
Neutral terminal