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10
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions
provided for it here.
� This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire
electrical supply connection. The neutral bond conductor is
permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire)
within the dryer. If the local electrical codes require the use of a
ground-fault circuit interrupter, then a 4 wire electrical supply
connection is required. The neutral bond conductor must be
removed from the external ground connector (green screw),
and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire)
of the terminal block. When the neutral bond conductor is
secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the
terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral
conductor. The green ground wire of the 4-wire power cord
must be secured to the dryer cabinet with the green ground
screw.
� If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral bond
wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-Wire Connection.”
� A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the
appliance is installed in a location where grounding through
the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the
neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit
installations after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational
vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conductors.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes
dryers. The kit should contain:
� A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum.
The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft
(1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in
ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
� A UL listed strain relief.
If your outlet looks like this:
4-wire receptacle
(14-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord
with ring or spade terminals and UL listed
strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord,
at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have four
10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire
receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30 R. The
ground wire (ground conductor) may be
either green or bare. The neutral conductor
must be identified by a white cover.
If your outlet looks like this:
3-wire receptacle
(10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord
with ring or spade terminals and UL listed
strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord,
at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three
10-gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire
receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)
and be:
� Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable
(with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. All
current-carrying wires must be insulated.
� 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum) at least 5 ft
(1.52 m) long.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected appliance:
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the appliance: If it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on
the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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