Kenmore 6965 Installation Instructions - Page 10

3-wire connection: Direct Wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Strip 31/2"(89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Bend ends of wires into a hook shape. 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, as shown. 3. 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. !! 4. Tighten strain relief screw. 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connections. Now go to "Venting Requirements." Optional 3-wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 1. Remove center terminal block screw. 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under center terminal block screw. Tighten screw. A BC 1= Loosen or remove center terminal block screw. 2. 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. B C E A. Neutral ground wire B. External ground conductor screw C. Center terminal block screw D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief A. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire C. Center terminal block screw D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief E Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician 3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. ! 10