CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING Dryer Safety BEFORE OPERATING OR TESTING, follow the grounding instructions in the “Grounding” section on page 18. Review the “Electric Requirements” section on page 16. Operation Requirements THREE WIRE OUTLET If your outlet is a three-wire outlet, choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cordmust: Beat least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Have three 10-gauge solid copper wires. Match a three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R. Parts and Features 3-Wire receptacle (10-30R) Installation Instructions Dryer Use Appendix Dryer Care Troubleshooting 3-Wire system connections 1.
Remove the center terminal block screw. 2. Connect the neutral wire (white or center wire) of the power cord to the center terminal screw of the terminal block. Be sure to cross the screw through the ring of the power cord terminal and tighten the screw. 3. Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws. Be sure to cross the screw through the terminal ring and tighten the screw. 4. Tighten the strain relief screws. 5. Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your dryer’s rear panel slot. Secure the cover with a screw. 3-wire system instructions:
B External ground connector A Center terminal block screw C Neutral grounding wire (White) A E 3/4 " ( 1.9cm) UL-listed strain relief D Neutral wire (white or center wire) B C D E If converting from a 4-wire electrical system to a 3-wire, the ground strap must be reconnected to the terminal block support to ground the dryer frame to the neutral conductor. Ring-type terminals are recommended. If using strap terminals, make sure they are tightened. WARNING 24