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3, Route the power cord (pigtail) or cable conductors through

the strain relief clamp.

A CAUTION - The conductors should not extend into

the dryer more than necessary to make the electrical

connections-

4. Refer to the Typical Electrical connections listed below

and make the electrical connections as instructed. We

recommend that a qualified service technician or electri
cian be consulted before connecting the dryer.

NOTE; DO NOT REMOVE THE INTERNAL GROUND WIRE
OR BRASS STRAP EXCEPT WHERE INSTRUCTED AND
REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES OF
YOUR AREA.

5. Check to be certain all conductors are correctly installed.

Then securely tighten all terminal nuts and the ground

screw.

6. Tighten the strain relief clamp.

7. Replace the supply cord cover plate.

8. Complete the dryer installation.

TYPICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

3-WIRE SYSTEM WITH GROUNDED NEUTRAL -

Connect power cord conductors to the line 1, neutral,
and line 2 terminals of the terminal block as shown in

Figure #1.

NOTE:

Some 3-wire flat type power cords are not color

coded. When using this type of power cord, connect the

center conductor to the Neutral, connect one of the out
side conductors to line 1, and connect the other outside
conductor to line 2.

3-WIRE SYSTEM WITH GROUNDED METAL CLAD
CABLE OR RIGID METAL CONDUIT

- Remove the

internal green ground wire or brass strap from the
Neutral terminal and the ground screw. Connect the
power cable conductors to the line 1, Neutral, and line
2 terminals as shown in Figure #2.

FIG. # 2 - 4 WIRE

TERMINAL BLOCK

LINE 1

(BLACK)

NEUTRAL

(WHITE)

LINE 2

(RED)

GREEN

GROUND WIRE

GROUND

SCREW

NOTE:

An approved grounding type strain relief clamp

or conduit connector must be installed for this type of

installation.

4-WIRE SYSTEM

- Remove internal green ground wire

or brass strap from the Neutral terminal and the ground

screw. Connect the power cord green grounding con
ductor to the ground screw. Connect the remaining

power cord conductors to the line 1, Neutral, and line 2

terminals as shown in Figure #2.

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR DRYER READ

ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.