GE Profile PFDS450 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 24

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
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.
Hot Wire
Screw
Ground
Strap
Green
ground
screw
Neutral
(white)
Hot Wire Screw
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.
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Installation Instructions
Screw
3 #10 AWG
minimum
copper
conductors or
120/240V 30A
power supply
cord kit marked
for use with
dryers and
provided with
3/4" UL Strain
closed loop or
Relief
Recognized
spade terminals
Strain Relief Bracket
with upturned
ends (not
supplied)
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CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION (cont.)
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. Install 3/4-in. UL-recognized strain relief to power
cord entry hole. Bring power cord through strain
relief.
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 strap is connected to neutral
(center) terminal of block and to green ground
screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all terminal block
screws (3) securely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
WARNING –
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
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