GE GTUP240EM4WW Installation Instructions Manual page 5

Installation
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS {Cont.}
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
B.For direct-wire connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION LOCATION
24" MODELS 27" MODELS
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
GREEN GROUND
GROUND STRAP
SCREW
NOT
WIRE STRAIN RELIEF
BRACKET
3/4",UL
RECOGNIZED
RELIEF
NEUTRAL
(White) HOT
WIRE
] #i0 AWGMINIMUM COPPER
COVER CONDUCTORS OR220/240V ]ORPOWER
SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE
WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH CLOSED
LOOP ORSPADE T ERMINALS WITH
3-wi re Connection
UPTURNED ENDS {NOT SUPPLIED},
Not for use in Canada.
DO NOTuse for Mobile Home Installations.
NOTfor use on new construction.
NOTfor use on recreational vehicles.
NOTfor use in areas where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conduction.
1.Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (50 amp) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the appliance cord is unplugged from the wall.
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.
nstructions
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) securely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
_:LVV/AKI_Iil_I_: NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
CONNECTING APPLIANCE USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION {MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HONE INSTALLATION}
NOTES:Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code
requires that the new constructions utilize a 4-wire
connection to an electric dryer.
WARN ING:only a 4-conductor cord s hall be
used when the appliance is installed in a location where
grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited.
Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for the new
branch-circuit installations, mobile homes, recreational
vehicles, and areas where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conduction.
REHOVE GROUND STRAP
AND DISCARD KEEP G REEN
GROUND SCREW[oF_ WIRE RELOCATE GREEN
GROUND SCREW
"\_,_ HERE GREENOR
RELIEF
BRACKET
COVER
HOT
WIRE
3/4",UL /_
RECOGNIZED
STRAIN RELIEF
4 #10 AWG MINiMUM COPPER
CONDUCTORS OR120/240V 30A POWER
SUPPLYCORDKIT MARKED FORUSE
WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH
CLOSEDLOOPORSPADE TERMINALS
WITH UPTURNED ENDS(NOTSUPPLIED)
1. Turn off the circuit breaker (s) (30 amp) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the appliance cord is unplugged from the wall
receptacle.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green
ground screw for step 7.
5. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord
entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.