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26
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Connecting electric dryers (cont.)
USA only
w
WARNING
•
wire should be connected to same color screw. Wire color
indicated on manual is connected to the same color screw
in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a
short or overload.
•
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,
conductor power cord through the
strain relief.
• Use a
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.
UL-Listed
3-Wire
Power Cord
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
Terminal Block
Ground Screw
Ground Wire
Hot
(Black)
Hot
(Red)
Neutral
(White)
Neutral
Grounding wire
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