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Electrical Connections (Electric Models Only)
Please read Electrical requirements and grounding instructions on pages 22 – 23 first.
Electric models of the dryer are manufactured for a 3-wire connection system. The dryer frame
is grounded by a link to the neutral conductor on the dryer terminal block. If local codes do
not permit grounding through the neutral, the grounding link from the terminal block must be
removed and a separate ground wire must be used.
The grounding link on the dryer must be removed for all 4-wire installations including new,
remodelled construction, or mobile homes.
These Electrical Connection instructions provide for installing the dryer in the following situations:
3-wire connection where local codes
permit
grounding through the neutral.
3-wire connection plus separate grounding connector where local codes
do not permit
grounding through the neutral.
4-wire connection.
Each of the above connections can be made with an approved power supply cord or by direct
wiring. Each connection instruction identifies the appropriate Power Supply Cord and covers
requirements for direct wiring.
For 3-Wire Connections by Power Cords
3-wire power supply cord must have three 10 AWG copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle
of NMEA Type10-30R.
For 3-Wire Connections by Direct Wiring
10-gauge, 3-wire or,
10-gauge, 3-wire with
ground wire (Romex)
to disconnect
box
¾” UL-listed
strain relief
Three-wire with ground
wire: Bare wire cut short.
Wire not used. Dryer is
grounded through neutral
or separate grounding
1” of wires
stripped of
insulation
NEUTRAL wire
(white or center)
4 ¼”
Strip 4 ¼” of outer covering from end
of cable. Strip insulation back 1”. If
using 3-wire cable with ground wire,
cut bare wire even with outer covering.
Shape ends of wire
into a hook.
For 4-Wire Connections by Power Cords
4-wire power supply cord must have four 10 AWG copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of
NMEA Type14-30R. The fourth wire (ground conductor) must be identified by a green cover and
the neutral wire by a white cover.
For 4-Wire Connections by Direct Wiring
¾” UL-listed
strain relief
to disconnect
box
10-gauge, 3-wire with ground
wire (Romex)
bare ground wire
NEUTRAL wire
(white or center)
1” of wires
stripped of
insulation
4 ¼”
Strip 4 ¼” of outer covering from end of
cable. Strip insulation back 1”.
Shape ends of wire
into a hook.
