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3-wire connection: Direct Wire
Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
Strip 3
¹⁄₂
" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). If
using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Bend 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, as
shown.
1.
Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2.
Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cable
under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end
together. Tighten screw.
3.
Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal
block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.
4.
Tighten strain relief screw.
5.
Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-
down screw.
6.
You have completed your electrical connections. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”
1"
(2.5 cm)
3
¹⁄₂
"
(8.9 cm)
A. Neutral ground wire
B. External ground conductor screw
C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
E.
³⁄₄
" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
B
C
D
E
A
