Asko T712 Operating Instructions Manual page 26

Installation instructions
Electrical Connections
Warning!
Read the Electrical requirements and grounding
instructions before connecting the tumble dryer.
Electric models of the dryer are manufactured for
a 3-wire connection system. The dryer frame is
grounded by a link to the neutral conductor on the
dryer terminal block. If local codes do not permit
grounding through the neutral, the grounding link
from the terminal block must be removed and a
separate ground wire must be used.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the
applience is installed in a location where ground-
ing through the neutral conductor i prohibited.
Grounding through the neutral conductor is pro-
hibited for new branch-circuit installations, mobile
homes, recreational vehicles, and areas where
local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral
condutors. The grounding link on the dryer must
be removed for all 4-wire installations.
These Electrical Connection instructions provide
for installing the dryer in the following situations:
3-wire connection where local codes permit
grounding through the neutral. 3-wire connection
plus separate grounding connector where local
codes do not permit grounding through the neu-
tral.
4-wire connection.
Each of the above connections can be made with
an approved power supply cord or by direct wiring.
Each connection instruction identifies the appro-
priate Power Supply Cord and covers require-
ments for direct wiring.
Note
In Canada, the dryer is delivered ready-fitted with
a four-prong plug intended for connection to a
single-phase supply.
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Connecting a 3-wire Power Cord
Warning!
Before starting this procedure, be sure the power
is turned off at the breaker/fuse box.
Ground
Power Supply Cord
You will need a 3-wire power supply cord with
three No. 10 copper wires and a matching 3-wire
receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R, as illustrated
below:
To connect a 3-wire power cord to the dryer, fol-
low the steps below.
Note
The numbers in the illustration below correlate to
the step numbers.
1. Turn the power off at the breaker or fuse box.
2. Remove terminal block cover.
3. Use the strain relief attached below the termi-
nal block opening.
4. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
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