GE GFDS175EHDG Installation Instructions - Page 11

Installation Instructions CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION) NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new constructions use 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. Wire according to the terminal block illustration that matches your dryer: Green Hot Wire Screw Wire Relocatre green ground screw here 4 #10 AWG minimum copper Screw Remove ground strap and discard. Keep green ground screw. Neutral (white) conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed Hot Wire Strain loop or spade 3/4" UL Relief terminals with Screw Recognized Bracket upturned ends Strain Relief (not supplied) Relocatre green ground Screw Hot Wire screw here Screw Remove ground strap and discard. Keep green ground screw. Neutral (white) Screw 3/4" UL Hot Wire Recognized Strain Relief Green Wire Strain Relief Bracket 4 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied) 1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box. 2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle. 3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back. 4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green ground screw for Step 7. 5. Install 3/4 in. UL-recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief. 6. Connect power cord as follows: A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block (marked L1 and L2). B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal block (marked N). 7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket). Tighten all terminal block screws (3) securely. 8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief. 9. Reinstall the cover. CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE CONNECTION If required, by local code, install external ground (not provided) to grounded metal, cold water pipe, or other established ground determined by a qualified electrician. Wire according to the terminal block illustration that matches your dryer: Screw Ground Strap Green ground screw Neutral (white) Hot Wire Hot Wire Screw 3/4" UL Screw Recognized Strain Relief Strain Relief Bracket 3 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied) Screw Screw Hot Wire 3 #10 AWG minimum copper Ground Strap conductors or 120/240V 30A power supply cord Green kit marked for ground screw use with dryers and provided with Neutral closed loop or (white) Screw Hot Wire 3/4" UL Recognized Strain Relief Strain Relief Bracket spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied) 3-wire Connection Not for use in Canada. DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations. NOT for use on new construction. NOT for use on recreational vehicles. NOT for use in areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conduction. 1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box. 2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle. 3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back. 4. Install 3/4-in. UL-recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief. 5. Connect power cord as follows: A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block (marked L1 and L2). B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal block (marked N). 6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center) terminal of block and to green ground screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all terminal block screws (3) securely. 7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief. 8. Reinstall the cover. NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK. NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK. 11