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Electrical Requirement For Electric Dryers E lectrical Requirement Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical F connection for your home: 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type14-30R) Use the instructions in this section if your home has a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp, dryer power supply cord. : 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord. • lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4wire connection. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R) Use the instructions in this section if your home has a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30 amp, dryer power supply cord. 4-Prong plug Note • Be sure the screws of the terminal block are tightened firmly. Failure to properly tighten the screws can result in fire, or property damage. • If you are not sure of the power supply wires or cannot tell which are hot and neutral, consult a qualified electrician. • If you are not sure if your electric outlet is wired properly, consult a qualified electrician. Connecting the power supply incorrectly can result in product damage, fire, injury or death. • Direct wiring is not permitted by code in most locations. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the installation meets all local codes. 4-Prong plug 1. Connect neutral wire (white) of power cord to center terminal block screw. 2. Connect red and black wire to the left and right terminal block screws. 3. Connect ground wire (green) of power cord to external ground screw and move neutral ground wire of appliance and connect it to center screw. 4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and power cord is in right position. 11

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Electrical Requirement For Electric Dryers
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E
F
lectrical Requirement
Use the instructions in this section if your home has
a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30
amp, dryer power supply cord.
Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical
connection for your home:
Use the instructions in this section if your home has
a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30
amp, dryer power supply cord.
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type14-30R)
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type10-30R)
• Be sure the screws of the terminal block are
tightened firmly. Failure to properly tighten the
screws can result in fire, or property damage.
• If you are not sure of the power supply wires or
cannot tell which are hot and neutral, consult a
qualified electrician.
• If you are not sure if your electric outlet is wired
properly, consult a qualified electrician.
Connecting the power supply incorrectly can
result in product damage, fire, injury or death.
• Direct wiring is not permitted by code in most
locations. It is the customer's responsibility to
ensure that the installation meets all local codes.
Note
1. Connect neutral wire (white) of power cord to center
terminal block screw.
2. Connect red and black wire to the left and right
terminal block screws.
3. Connect ground wire (green) of power cord to
external ground screw and move neutral ground wire
of appliance and connect it to center screw.
4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened and
be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and
power cord is in right position.
• lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the
use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing
your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4-
wire connection.
4-Prong plug
4-Prong plug
:
4-wire connection with
a Power supply cord.