11
Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DRYER USING
3-WIRE CONNECTION
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.
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” 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-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.
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 lower back.
4.
Install 3/4” 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 AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)
NOTE:
If your dryer circuit is on a circuit protected by a
GFCI breaker, then 3-wire installation is not permitted.
House wiring and dryer must be configured for 4-wire.
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
Hot
Wire
Neutral
(white)
Strain
Relief
Bracket
Cover
Screw
Green Ground 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).
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.
