9
4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection
IMPORTANT:
A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes
and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.
4-wire receptacle (NEMA
type 14-30R)
4-prong plug
Spade terminals with
upturned ends
Ring terminals
1.
Prepare to connect neutral ground
wire and neutral wire
E
B
A
2.
Attach power supply cord
to strain relief
2.
Connect neutral ground wire and
neutral wire
C
E
B
Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that
the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the
strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the
dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further
tighten strain relief screws at this point.
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral
ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or
center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block
screw (B). Tighten screw.
Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R):
Go to “4-Wire Power Supply Cord
Connection”.
Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 10-30R):
Go to “3-Wire Power Supply Cord
Connection”.
If your outlet looks like this:
3.
Connect ground wire
F
A
Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord
under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten
screw.
