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Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the
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.
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.
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.
Wire according to the terminal block illustration that
matches your dryer:
11
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
Hot Wire
Green
Wire
Relocatre
green ground
screw here
Neutral
(white)
3/4” UL
Recognized
Strain Relief
Strain
Relief
Bracket
Screw
Screw
Screw
Remove
ground strap
and discard.
Keep green
ground
screw.
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
Hot Wire
Green
Wire
Relocatre
green ground
screw here
Neutral
(white)
3/4” UL
Recognized
Strain Relief
Strain
Relief
Bracket
Screw
Screw
Screw
Remove
ground strap
and discard.
Keep green
ground
screw.
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.
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
Hot
Wire
Green
ground
screw
Neutral
(white)
3/4” UL
Recognized
Strain Relief
Strain
Relief
Bracket
Screw
Screw
Screw
Ground
Strap
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
Hot Wire
Green
ground
screw
Neutral
(white)
3/4” UL
Recognized
Strain Relief
Strain
Relief
Bracket
Screw
Screw
Screw
Ground
Strap
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.
Wire according to the terminal block illustration that
matches your dryer:
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