GE DCCH480EK Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 16

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National
Electrical Code requires that new constructions
utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer.
A 4-wire cord must also be used where local codes
do not permit grounding through the neutral.
3-wire connection is NOT for use on new
construction.
Ground strap
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
upper back.
4. Remove the green ground screw and attach
the ground strap to the center terminal along
with the (white) neutral line described below.
Keep the green ground screw for Step 7.
5. Bring the power cord through the bracket.
6. 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).
7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green
ground screw (hole above strain relief bracket).
Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.
8. Reinstall the cover.
WARNING –
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
Installation Instructions
Green wire
from power
Bracket
cord
NEVER LEAVE THE
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
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
upper back.
4. Bring the power cord through the bracket.
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 green
ground screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all
terminal block screws (3) completely.
7. Reinstall the cover.
WARNING –
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
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Ground strap
Bracket
NEVER LEAVE THE