Electrical Connection (Non-Canada) 4 Wire Cord - Frigidaire Dryer Servicing

Electrical Connection (non-Canada)
4 Wire Cord
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to disconnect power source before servicing
could result in personal injury or even death.
1. Turn off power supply to outlet.
2. Remove the screw securing the terminal block access
cover in the lower corner on the back of the dryer.
3. Install a UL-approved strain relief according to the
power cord/strain relief manufacturer's instructions
in the power cord entry hole below the access panel.
At this time, the strain relief should be loosely in
place.
4. Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-approved, 30 amp.
power cord, NEMA 14-30 type ST or SRDT, through
the strain relief. (See Figure 2-11)
5. Disconnect the internal (BLACK) dryer harness
ground wire from the (GREEN) ground screw next to
the terminal block. (See Figure 2-12)
6. Attach the ground (GREEN) power cord wire to the
cabinet with the ground (GREEN) screw. Tighten the
screw securely.
7. Move the internal dryer harness ground (BLACK)
wire to the terminal block and attach it along with
the neutral (WHITE) power cord wire conductor to
the center, SILVER colored terminal on the terminal
block. Tighten the screw securely.
8. Attach the RED and BLACK power cord conductors to
the outer, BRASS colored terminals on the terminal
block. Tighten both screws securely.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at
connections.
9. Follow manufacturer's guidelines for firmly securing
the strain relief and power cord.
10. Reinstall the terminal block cover.
IMPORTANT
If moving dryer from a 4-wire system and installing it
in a 3-wire system, move the internal ground from the
center terminal back to the GREEN screw next to the
terminal block.
Section 2 Installation Information
30 Amp
NEMA 14-30
Figure 2-11.
NOTE
If a terminal screw falls during cord installation, it can
be retrieved in the terminal screw recovery slot below
the access panel.
Move internal ground (Black)
wire to neutral (Silver)
terminal for 4-wire system
Green
ground screw
Green
ground wire
Black or Red
power wire
Figure 2-12.
Neutral
Ground
White wire
Green
wire
Access Cover
Screw
Terminal
Block
Line 2
Brass Terminal
Neutral
Silver Terminal
Line 1
Brass Terminal
Internal Ground
Green Screw
Install
UL-approved
strain relief here
Terminal Screw
Recovery Slot
Neutral terminal
Neutral
White wire
Black or Red
power wire
2-11