GE Appliances Profile PFDS450 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 24

Installation Instructions
CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER Icont.)
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
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.
Green Ground
Ground Strain
Strap Relief
Hot Wire Bracket
Screws
Cover
.Neutral Wire
(white)
]/4" UL
Recognized
Strain Relief
] #!0 AWG minimum copper
conductors or !20/240V ]0A
power supply cord kit marked for
use with dryers and provided with
closed loop or spade terminals
with upturned ends (not supplied)
3-wire Connection
Not for use in Canada.
DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations.
NOT for use on new construction.
NOT for use on recreational vehicles.
NOT for use in areas where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conduction.
: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).
BoConnect 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 (]} securely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
A WARNING - NEVER LEAVETHE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
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