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Installation Instructions, CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER cont.

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Installation Instructions CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.) ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS This dryer must be connected to an individual branch circuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or four-wire, single phase, 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30-amp circuit is required. If the electric supply does not meet the above specifications, then call a licensed electrician. CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD (cont.) B For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord entry hole beneath the terminal block. Thread a UL-listed 30A, 240V, 3-wire or 4-wire, #10 AWG minimum copper conductor power cord through the strain relief. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal on the appliance. Strain Relief CONNECTING DRYER POWER CORD NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer. A 4-wire cord must also be used where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral. 3-wire connection is NOT for use on new construction. A Remove the terminal block access cover located at the upper back. (3-Wire Connection Shown) C For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection: Connect the two hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block. Connect Outer Screws (3-Wire Connection Shown) WARNING: Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at connections. 26

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Installation Instructions
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CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS
This dryer must be connected to an
individual branch circuit, protected by the
required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers.
A three- or four-wire, single phase, 120/240V
or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30-amp circuit is required.
If the electric supply does not meet the above
specifications, then call a licensed electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment grounding terminal on the
appliance.
CONNECTING DRYER POWER
CORD
NOTE:
Since January 1, 1996, the
National Electrical Code requires that new
constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to
an electric dryer. A 4-wire cord must also
be used where local codes do not permit
grounding through the neutral.
3-wire connection is NOT for use on new
construction.
Remove the terminal block access cover
located at the upper back.
A
For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:
Install a UL-listed strain relief into the
power cord entry hole beneath the
terminal block. Thread a UL-listed 30A,
240V, 3-wire or 4-wire, #10 AWG minimum
copper conductor power cord through
the strain relief.
B
For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:
Connect the two hot lines to the outer
screws of the terminal block.
C
CONNECTING DRYER POWER
CORD (cont.)
WARNING:
Do not make a
sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor
at connections.
Strain
Relief
(3-Wire Connection Shown)
(3-Wire Connection Shown)
Connect
Outer
Screws