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Electrical

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lectrical Requirement

Use the instructions in this section if your home has
a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 115/230 volt minimum, 30
amp, dryer power supply cord.

Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical
connection for your home: 

Use the instructions in this section if your home has
a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 115/230 volt minimum, 30
amp, dryer power supply cord.

4-wire receptacle 
(NEMA type14-30R) 

3-wire receptacle 
(NEMA type10-30R)  

• Be sure the screws of the terminal block are

tightened firmly. Failure to properly tighten the
screws can result in fire, or property damage.

• If you are not sure of the power supply wires or

cannot tell which are hot and neutral, consult a
qualified electrician.

• If you are not sure if your electric outlet is wired

properly, consult a qualified electrician.
Connecting the power supply incorrectly can
result in product damage, fire, injury or death.

• Direct wiring is not permitted by code in most

locations. It is the customer's responsibility to
ensure that the installation meets all local codes.

Note

1. Connect neutral wire (white) of power cord to center

terminal block screw.

2. Connect red and black wire to the left and right

terminal block screws.

3. Connect ground wire (green) of power cord to

external ground screw and move neutral ground wire
of appliance and connect it to center screw.

4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened and

be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and
power cord is in right position.

• lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the

use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing
your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4-
wire connection.

4-Prong plug

4-Prong plug

Option 1 

: 4-wire connection with

a Power supply cord. 

Summary of Contents for dryer

Page 1: ...ncerning electrical connections gas connections and exhaust requirements are provided in other parts of this manual Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above the floor for a garage installation After placing the dryer in the desired location make sure that it has the required clearances shown Leveling legs should be secured All four legs sho...

Page 2: ... detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided at the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements For Electric Dryer and it is important that you thoroughly review that section and the remainder of this manual before taking any steps to install or use this dryer 1 Use only a new U L listed No 10 copper wire only conductor power supply cord kit rated 230 Volts minimum 30...

Page 3: ...t holder Align the stacking kit holes and the rear cover holes and then firmly attach the bracket to the side of the washer in that position 23 6 inch 600 mm 4 Assemble a stacking kit as following Screw 2 screws which were removed earlier to assemble dryer and stacking kit Use accessory screws 1 2inch 30mm to assemble washer rear cover and stacking kit The procedure for the opposite side will be t...

Page 4: ...he front leveling legs up and down as necessary Turn the legs clockwise to raise the dryer and counterclockwise to lower the dryer Check the dryer diagonally to make sure it does not rock either way Readjust the legs if necessary Diagonal Check When pushing down corners of the dryer the machine should not move at all Check in either direction If machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate dia...

Page 5: ...lied with dryer Type of pigtail and gauge of wire must conform to local codes and with instructions on the following pages Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire explosion or death A 4 wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations as well as all new construction after January 1 1996 A 4 wire connection must be used where local codes do not permit g...

Page 6: ...lectrician If you are not sure if your electric outlet is wired properly consult a qualified electrician Connecting the power supply incorrectly can result in product damage fire injury or death Direct wiring is not permitted by code in most locations It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that the installation meets all local codes Note 1 Connect neutral wire white of power cord to center ...

Page 7: ...e on tight and power cord is in right position lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame grounding conductor to the neutral wire use these instructions If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame grounding conductor to the neutral wire use the instructions under Section 3 Optional 3 wire connection If your local codes or ordinances do not allow...

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