Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the
dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall
receptacle.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower
back.
4. Install 3/4-in. UL-recognized strain relief to power
cord entry hole. Bring power cord through strain
relief.
5. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the
terminal block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the
terminal block (marked N).
6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center)
terminal of block and to green ground screw on
cabinet rear. Tighten all terminal block screws (3)
securely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
3-wire Connection
Not for use in Canada.
DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations.
NOT for use on new construction.
NOT for use on recreational vehicles.
NOT for use in areas where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conduction.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code
requires that new constructions use a 4-wire connection
to an electric dryer. A 4-wire cord must also be used where
local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral.
3-wire connection is NOT for use on new construction.
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1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the
dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall
receptacle.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green
ground screw for Step 7.
5. Install 3/4 in. UL-recognized strain relief to power cord
entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.
6. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the
terminal block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the
terminal block (marked N).
7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green
ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket). Tighten
all terminal block screws (3) securely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL
BLOCK.
NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL
BLOCK.
If required, by local code, install external ground (not
provided) to grounded metal, cold water pipe, or other
established ground determined by a qualified electrician.
Screws
(2)
Remove ground strap
and discard. Keep
green ground screw
Hot
Wire
Relocate
green
ground
screw
here
Green
Wire
3/4” UL
Recognized
Strain Relief
4 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply
cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or
spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).
Hot
Wire
Neutral
(white)
Strain
Relief
Bracket
Cover
Screw
Screws
(2)
Hot
Wire
3/4” UL
Recognized
Strain Relief
3 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply
cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or
spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).
Hot
Wire
Neutral
(white)
Strain
Relief
Bracket
Cover
Screw
Green Ground Screw
& Ground Strap