Kenmore 110.81422, Use & Care Manual

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13
Direct Wire Connection
1.
Attach direct wire strain relief
A
B
C
Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws
from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on
strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief
through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching
inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit
connector onto the strain relief threads.
A. Removable conduit connector
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Strain relief threads
Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief
should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a
horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the
direct wire cable.
2.
Attach direct wire cable to strain relief
3-wire direct connection:
Go to “3-wire Direct Wire Connection”.
4-wire direct connection:
Go to “4-wire Direct Wire Connection”
on this page.
If your wiring looks like this:
4-wire Direct Wire Connection
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile
homes and where local codes do not permit the use of
3-wire connections.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m)
of extra length so Laundry Center can
be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering
from end of cable, leaving bare ground
wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 1-1/2" (38 mm)
from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation
back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.
When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end
of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing
right), squeeze hooked end together, and tighten screw. See
example above.
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm
)
1.
Prepare your 4-wire cable
for direct connection