26 INSTALLATION
Three-Wire Power Cord
• A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted
on new construction after January 1,
1996.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
• Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 3-wire,
UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-
minimum copper conductor and closed
loop or forked terminals with upturned
ends.
1
Remove the terminal block access cover on the
upper back of the dryer.
2
Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power
cord through-hole.
3
Thread a 30-amp, 240-volt, 3-wire, UL-listed
power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper
conductor through the strain relief.
Terminal Block
UL-Listed Strain Relief
UL-Listed 3-Wire Power
Cord
4
Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the
power cord to the outer terminal block screws.
5
Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center
terminal block screw.
6
Connect the external ground (if required by local
codes) to the green ground screw.
7
Tighten all screws securely.
8
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
Hot (Black)
Ground Screw
White Wire from Dryer
harness
External Ground Wire (If
required by local codes)
Hot (Red)
Neutral (White)
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