Kenmore 417.6173 Series Installation Instructions Manual page 18

Installation Instructions
Electrical connection
(non-Canada) - 4 wire cord
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to disconnect power source be-
fore servicing could result in personal
injury or even death.
1. Turn off power supply to outlet.
2. Remove the screw securing the
terminal block access cover on the
back of the dryer.
3. Install a UL-approved strain relief
according to the power cord/strain
relief manufacturer's instructions in
the power cord entry hole below the
access panel. At this time, the strain
relief should be loosely in place.
4. Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-
approved, 30 amp. power cord,
NEMA 14-30 type DRT or SRDT,
through the strain relief.
30 AMP
NEMA 14-30
5. Disconnect the internal (WHITE) dryer
harness ground wire from the (GREEN)
ground screw next to the terminal
block.
6. Attach the ground (GREEN) power
cord wire to the cabinet with the
ground (GREEN) screw. Tighten the
screw securely.
7. Move the internal dryer harness
ground (WHITE) wire to the terminal
block and attach it along with the
neutral (WHITE) power cord wire
conductor to the center, SILVER
colored terminal on the terminal
block. Tighten the screw securely.
30R)
Neutral
Ground
(WHITE
(GREEN
wire)
wire)
8. Attach the RED and BLACK power
cord conductors to the outer, BRASS
colored terminals on the terminal
block. Tighten both screws securely.
Move internal ground (WHITE)
wire to neutral (SILVER)
terminal for 4-wire system.
GREEN
ground screw
GREEN
ground wire
BLACK or
RED power wire
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT make a sharp bend or crimp
wiring/conductor at connections.
9. Follow manufacturer's guidelines for
firmly securing the strain relief and
power cord.
10. Reinstall the terminal block.
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Neutral
terminal
WHITE
neutral wire
BLACK
or RED
power wire