Electrical Connection Information - GE GTDS850EDWS Installation Instructions Manual

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION

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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL
INJURY:
Electrical
OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS
Shock Hazard
APPLIANCE.
accordance with the
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:
protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing
a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
For a permanently connected dryer:
or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the
circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
terminal on the appliance.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor
electrician or service representative or personnel if you are
in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION
(MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code requires that
the new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is
installed in a location where grounding through the neutral
conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is
prohibited for the new branch-circuit installations, mobile
Fire Hazard
WARNING
· Use a new UL listed 240V 30 amp dryer power supply cord with closed
ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
· Use a UL listed strain relief.
· Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
· Securely tighten all electrical connections.
SCREWS
(3)
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) completely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Replace the terminal block cover
10. Failure to do so can result on death, fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
3
homes, recreational
vehicles, and areas where
local codes prohibit
grounding through the
neutral conduction.
NEUTRAL
(White)
RELOCATE
GROUND SCREW
HERE
HOT
WIRE
GREEN
OR YELLOW
WIRE
STRAIN
RELIEF
BRACKET
3/4", UL
RECOGNIZED
STRAIN RELIEF
HOT
WIRE
NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE
TERMINAL BLOCK.