Kenmore 363.61542 Use & Care Manual page 23

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a quali-
fied electrician.
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NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National Electric code re-
quires that the new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection
to an electric dryer.
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Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appli-
ance is installed in a location where grounding through
the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through
the neutral is prohibited for the new branch-circuit in-
stallations, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and ar-
eas where local codes prohibit grounding through the
neutral conduction.
Remove ground strap
and discard. Keep green
ground screw
Screws
(3)
Cover
1. Turn off the circuit breaker (s) (30 amp) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the appliance cord is unplugged from the wall re-
ceptacle.
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 termi-
nal block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the ter-
minal block (marked N).
7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground
screw (hole above strain relief bracket). Tighten all termi-
nal block screws (3) completely.
ORD ORD ORD ORD
Hot
wire
Relocate green
ground screw here
Green or
yellow wire
Strain
relief
bracket
Neutral
(White)
3/4” UL
recognized
Hot
strain relief
Wire
4 #10 AWG minimum copper
conductors or 120/240 V 30 A power
supply cord kit marked for use
with dryers & provided with
closed loop or spade terminals
with upturned ends (not supplied)
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
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NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TER-
MINAL BLOCK.
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ONNECTING APPLIANCE USING A 3-WIRE CORD ONNECTING APPLIANCE USING A 3-WIRE C
WITH PL WITH PLUG WITH PL UG UG UG
WITH PL WITH PL UG
Screws
(3)
Cover
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the appliance cord is unplugged from the wall.
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 termi-
nal block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the ter-
minal block (marked N).
6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center) ter-
minal of block and to green ground screw on cabinet rear.
Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
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NEVER LEAVE THE COVER OFF OF THE TER-
MINAL BLOCK.
ORD ORD
ORD ORD
Green
Ground
Ground
Strap
Screw
Hot
Wire
Strain Relief
Bracket
3/4” UL
Recognized
Strain Relief
Neutral
Hot
(White)
Wire
3 #10 AWG minimum copper
conductors or 120/240 V 30 A power
supply cord kit marked for use
with dryers & provided with
closed loop or spade terminals
with upturned ends (not supplied)
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