INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions for Use
7
Connecting to power supply
IMPORTANT NOTE: This dryer does not come
complete with an electrical power cord. Electrical
power cord kits must be purchased by the
consumer and are available at most local
hardware stores. Before purchasing a power
cord kit for your dryer, you must first establish
which type of power cord plug is required
(compatible) to fit the electrical receptacle in your
laundary room. i.e. 3 wire - 4 wire. (See Fig. 6)
When purchasing a 3-wire or 4-wire power cord
kit with strain relief, make sure the cord meets
the following requirements:
•
UL listed dryer cord kit
•
240 V minimum rated
•
30 A rated
•
type SRD or SRDT
•
minimim five feet long
•
closed-loop terminals or open-end spade lugs
with upturned ends
This dryer has a pre-installed (rear mount)
external junction box to facilitate easy connection
of the power cord kit with suitable plug.
Fig. 6
Electrical connection
WARNING:
This dryer is manufactured with the cabinet-
ground conductor connected to the
NEUTRAL (center) of the supply cord at the
terminal block.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when
the appliance is installed in a mobile home or
an area where local codes do NOT permit
grounding through the neutral. Use »FOUR-
WIRE CONNECTION« instructions.
Four-wire connection
Junction box
Fig. 7
To connect power cord:
•
Remove the screws from the cover of the
junction box located at the top rear of the dryer.
•
Loosen/remove the two screws on the strain
relief clamp and remove from 4-wire supply
cord.
•
The strain relief splits into two indentical parts.
•
Insert the large flange of both sections into the
hole located on the left side of the junction box
housing. The short flange of both sections and
screws must remain positioned on the external
side of the junction box housing.
