GE Profile DPGT750 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 26

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
ELECTRIC DRYERS
This dryer must be connected to an
individual branch circuit, protected by the
required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers.
A three- or four-wire, single phase, 120/240V
or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30-amp circuit is required.
If the electric supply does not meet the above
specifications, then call a licensed electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dryer must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment grounding terminal on the
appliance.
CONNECTING DRYER POWER
CORD
NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the
National Electrical Code requires that new
constructions utilize 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.
A Remove the terminal block access cover
located at the upper back.
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CONNECTING DRYER POWER
CORD (cont.)
For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:
B
Install a UL-listed strain relief into the
power cord entry hole beneath the
terminal block. Thread a UL-listed 30A,
240V, 3-wire or 4-wire, #10 AWG minimum
copper conductor power cord through
the strain relief.
(3-wire Connection Shown)
For 3-wire and 4-wire Connection:
C
Connect the two hot lines to the outer
screws of the terminal block.
(3-wire Connection Shown)
WARNING:
sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor
at connections.
Strain
Relief
Connect
outer
screws
Do not make a