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Part 5
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
Important :
Grounding through the neutral conductor
is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and
(4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through
the neutral conductor.
Prepare minimum 5ft(1.52m) of length in order for
dryer to be replaced.
First, strip 3
1
/
2
inches (8.9cm) of outer sheath from
end and strip 1 inch of insulation from each
conductor.
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. 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.
Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under
the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing
rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw
tightly.
3-wire connection : Direct wire
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.
Option 1
: 4-wire connection with
a Power supply cord.
