Alternate Connection - Kenmore 240-volt compact electric dryers Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

240-volt compact electric dryers
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ALTERNATE CONNECTION:
If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire:
STEP 1. Make sure the power supply to
the dryer is off.
STEP 2. Make sure the power supply
cord or direct wire cable is in place (see
steps 1-3 on pages 13-14 for power cord
connections
or steps 1-3 on pages 14-15
for direct wire connection).
STEP 3. Remove the neutral grounding
wire (green/yellow
wire) from external
grounding connector screw. Loosen or
remove terminal block screws. Connect
neutral grounding wire and the neutral
wire (white or center) of power supply
cord or direct wire cable under the center
screw of the terminal block.
STEP 4. Connect the other two wires
to outer terminal block screws. Tighten
all terminal block screws firmly.
STEP 5, Tighten the strain relief screws.
STEP 6. Insert tab of terminal block
cover into slot of the dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down screw.
STEP 7. Connect separate copper
grounding
wire from external ground
connector to an adequate ground, If
codes permit and a separate grounding
wire is used, it is recommended
that a
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding
path is adequate.
Proceed with Knob Installation.
See "INSTALL
KNOBS"
on page 20.
External
Neutral
ground
grounding wire
connector
(green/yellow)
Grounding path
determined by a
qualified electrician
Alternate 3-Wire Connection with
External-Grounding
Conductor
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