GE PFMN445 - Manual (Page 24)

Installation Instructions
If required, by
local code,
install external
ground (not
provided) to
grounded
metal, cold
water pipe,
or other
established
ground
determined
by a qualified
electrician.
Hot Wire
Strain
Relief
Bracket
3/4″ UL
Recognized
Strain Relief
Hot
Wire
Neutral
(white)
Screws (3)
Cover
3 #10 AWG minimum copper
conductors or 120/240V 30A power
supply cord kit marked for use with
dryers and provided with closed loop
or spade terminals with upturned ends
(not supplied)
Green Ground
Screw Ground
Strap
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove
the dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the
wall receptacle.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the
lower back.
4. Install 3/4-in. UL-recognized strain relief to power
cord entry hole. Bring power cord through strain
relief.
5. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws
of the terminal block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center
of the terminal block (marked N).
6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral
(center) terminal of block and to green ground
screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all terminal block
screws (3) completely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
WARNING –
NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)
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