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6. Replace strain relief (with power cord inserted) back into the
terminal block cover. Do not tighten strain relief nut.
A
B
C
D
A. Terminal block cover
B. Strain relief
C. Strain relief nut
D. Power cord
7. Now complete installation following instructions for your type
of electrical connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has:
And you will be
connecting to:
4-wire receptacle
A UL listed,
(NEMA Type 14-30R)
120/240-volt
minimum,
30-amp, dryer
power supply
cord
4-wire direct
A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box
5"
(12.7 cm)
3-wire receptacle
A UL listed,
(NEMA type 10-30R)
120/240-volt
minimum,
30-amp, dryer
power supply
cord
3-wire direct
A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box
3 "
(8.9 cm)
4-wire connection: Power supply cord
1. Locate the neutral ground wire inside the dryer cabinet,
Go to section
2. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to
4-wire connection:
3. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply
Power supply cord
4-wire connection:
Direct Wire
3-wire connection:
Power supply cord
4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.
3-wire connection:
5. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer.
Direct Wire
6. Tighten strain relief nut.
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer
can be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving
bare ground wire at 5" (12.7 cm). Cut 1 " (3.8 cm) from
3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Shape ends
of wires into a hook shape.
B
A
D
C
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Ground prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
F. Ring terminals
behind the external ground conductor screw. Remove this
wire.
A
A. Remove neutral ground wire.
external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.
cord under center screw of the terminal block.
B
A
A. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
B. Center terminal block screw
C. External ground conductor screw
D. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
Tighten screws.
F
E
C
D
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