GE GFD65 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 24

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 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.
Dryer's White Strap
Looped to Neutral (N)
Green wire from
power cord
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 green ground screw and retain for use
in Step 7. Leave one end of the short white strap
loose until Step 6. Remove center screw (marked
N) in terminal block.
5. Place the UL-recognized metal strain relief clamp
to power cord entry hole. Bring power cord through
strain relief clamp.
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 and the loose
end of the short white strap to the center of the
terminal block (marked N).
7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green
ground screw (hole to left of strain relief clamp).
Tighten all terminal block screws (3) securely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief clamp.
9. Reinstall the cover.
NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE
TERMINAL BLOCK.
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Installation Instructions
Black Black
White
or Red or Red
Wire
Wire Wire
L1 N L2
Metal Strain
Relief
Clamp UL
CONNECTING DRYER USING
3-WIRE CONNECTION
NOTE: If your dryer circuit is on a circuit protected by a
GFCI breaker, then 3-wire installation is not permitted.
House wiring and dryer must be configured for 4-wire.
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.
Ground
White Strap
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. Place the UL-recognized metal strain relief clamp
to power cord entry hole. Bring power cord through
strain relief clamp.
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 white strap is connected to green
ground screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all terminal
block screws (3) securely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief clamp.
8. Reinstall the cover.
NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE
TERMINAL BLOCK.
Black Black
White
or Red
or Red
Wire
Wire Wire
L1 N L2
Metal Strain
Relief
Clamp UL
49-3000206 Rev 6