GE GTD65EBSJWS Installation Instructions - Page 7

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. Remove ground strap and discard. Keep green ground screw Screws (2) Neutral (white) Hot Relocate Wire green ground screw here Green Wire Screw Cover Hot Wire Fuse Strain 3/4" UL Relief Recognized Bracket Strain Relief 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. NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK. 7 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. Hot Wire Green Ground Screw & Ground Strap Screws (2) Neutral (white) Screw Cover Hot Wire Fuse Strain 3/4" UL Relief Recognized Bracket Strain Relief 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). 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.