GE GTD84GCSNWS Installation Instructions Manual page 11

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER
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 use 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.
Remove ground strap
and discard. Keep
green ground screw
Screws
(2)
Neutral
(white)
Cover
4 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A power
supply cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed
loop or spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).
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. 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.
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) securely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE
TERMINAL BLOCK.
Installation Instructions
Hot
Relocate
Wire
green
ground
screw
here
Screw
Hot
Wire
3/4" UL
Strain
Relief Recognized
Bracket Strain Relief
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 Screw
& Ground Strap
Green
Wire
Cover
3 #10 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/240V 30A 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).
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.
NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE
TERMINAL BLOCK.
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Hot
Wire
Screws
(2)
Neutral
(white)
Screw
Hot
Wire
Strain
Relief
Bracket
3/4" UL
Recognized
Strain Relief