Kenmore 6962 Installation Instructions - Page 6

3= 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 4. IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 5 in. (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5 in. (12.7 cm). Cut 11/2in. (3.8 cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1 in. (2.5 cm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. External ground connector Green wire of power supply cord or bare copper wire ¾ in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief Center silver-colored terminal block screw Neutral wire (white or center wire) Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow) Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws. 1. 2. Remove center terminal block screw. Remove appliance ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from external ground connector screw. Fasten it under center, silver-colored terminal block screw. !! !! 6. 7. 3 Tighten strain relief screws. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. 3-wire connection: Power supply cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. !. External ground connector - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center terminal block screw 2. Center silver-colored terminal block screw 3. Green/yellow wire of harness 2 4 5 7 1.3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 2. 3-wire plug 3. Neutral prong 4. Spade terminals with upturned ends 5. _ in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief 6. Ring terminals 7. Neutral wire (white or center wire) 6