Kenmore 796.8099, Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

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WARNING:
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Connect the power cord to the terminal block.
Each colored wire should be connected to same
color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is
connected to the same color screw in block.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a
short or overload.
•
Grounding through the neutral conductor is
prohibitedfor:(1)newbranch-circuitinstallations,
(2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and
(4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conductor.
• A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and
manufactured home installations, as well as all
new construction after January 1, 1996.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
• Use a
30-amp,240-volt,4-wire,UL-listedpowercord
with#10AWG-minimumcopperconductor and closed
loop or forked terminals with upturned ends.
• A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new
constructionafterJanuary1,1996.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
• Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 3-wire, UL-listed power cord
with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed
loop or forked terminals with upturned ends.
Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper
back of the dryer.
Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord
through-hole.
Thread a
30-amp,240-volt,4-wire,UL-listedpower
cordwith#10AWG-minimumcopperconductor
through the strain relief.
Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper
back of the dryer.
Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord
through-hole.
Thread a
30-amp,240-volt,3-wire,UL-listedpower
cordwith#10AWG-minimumcopperconductor
through the strain relief.
Transfer the dryer’s ground wire from behind the green
ground screw to the center screw of the terminal block.
Attach the two hot leads of the power cord to the outer
terminal block screws.
Attach the white neutral wire to the center screw of the
terminal block.
Attach the power cord ground wire to the green ground
screw.
TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY.
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power
cord to the outer terminal block screws.
Attach the neutral wire to the center terminal block
screw.
Connect the external ground (if required by local codes)
to the green ground screw.
TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY.
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.)
CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS
Four-Wire Power Cord Three-Wire Power Cord