Dryer cord installation instructions

Connect the neutral white line to the center of the terminal block marked N. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw hole above strain relief bracket. Tighten all terminal block screws 3 securely. Properly secure power cord to strain relief and bracket.

Reinstall the cover. Never leave the cover off of the terminal block. 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.

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. Connect power cord as follows: Connect the neutral white line to the center of the terminal block marked N.

Be sure ground strap is connected to green ground screw on cabinet rear. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal block marked L1 and L2. Connect the drain hose A to the other hole. Connect accessory hose B long drain hose adjacent to hose A. After connecting the drain hose, you can now directly drain the condensed water to a standpipe or washstand.

Final Setup 1. Level the Dryer Stand the dryer upright near the final location and adjust the four leveling legs at the corners to ensure that the dryer is level from side to side and front to rear. Plug Dryer In Stacking installations may require a power cord up to 6 feet 1. The dryer is now ready for use. Completing the Installation Installation Test Cycle Ensure the installation test cycle is completed before you dry any items in your dryer.

Ensure the drum is empty and the door is closed you will hear it click shut. Touch the button. The drum will start rotating. Observe the machine for any problems. The dryer will beep and display any faults on the screen if there are any problems. Refer to pages 28 and At the completion of the cycle open the door and check that there is warmth inside the dryer.

This indicates the dryer is operating normally. Is the machine correctly leveled, and the cabinet corners clear of the floor and walls? Are the water tank, condenser and lint filter correctly in place? Has the power cord been connected to an appropriate power supply and the power turned on? Have you performed the installation test cycle? If external draining is preferred, is the drain hose attached to the correct outlet and hooked into a standpipe or tub?

Overall depth of product including dial and door when closed. Back View. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Slip joint pliers. Philips screwdriver. Flat-blade screwdriver. Safety Glasses. In three-prong cords, there were two hot wires, with the third wire serving as both the neutral and the ground connection. To make this work, the dryer was configured so that the chassis' ground connection was "jumpered" to the neutral connection by means of a small metal strap in the connection box.

All this changed with the code revision, where new installations required that dryer outlets must be wired to accept four-prong cords, with separate neutral and ground wires. This also required a slightly different configuration in the dryer's connection box, in which the neutral and ground terminals were no longer jumpered together.

This configuration slightly improves the protection against shock, since the machine's chassis now has its own grounding pathway. The NEC and most local building codes still permit the use of three-prong dryer cords in houses that have the old style of dryer outlet. And since your dryer might be older or newer than your outlet , dryer manufacturers don't bother giving you an appliance cord because it might not work for your situation. That's why the cords are sold separately.

This project shows you how to install a new four-prong dryer cord for use with a four-slot outlet , which has been the standard for more than 20 years. Alternatively, if your house has an old three-slot dryer outlet, you can install a three-prong dryer cord on your new dryer to make it compatible with a three-slot dryer outlet. Locate the electrical cover plate on the back of the dryer. Using a screwdriver or nut driver, remove the screws on the cover plate.

Remove the plate from the dryer to expose the wiring terminal block for the cord connections. Set the plate and screws aside. Insert the dryer cord into the hole near the terminal block.

Secure the green cord wire under the ground screw on the dryer body. Tighten the ground screw firmly with the screwdriver or nut driver. There should be no wire or metal tab connecting the ground screw to the center neutral terminal on the terminal block.

If there is, the dryer is set up for a three-prong cord. You must remove this connection, following the dryer manufacturer's instructions. Connect the remaining three cord wires to the terminals on the terminal block. Start by connecting the white cord wire to the center neutral terminal on the block. To install a new strain relief fitting, first slip the tab of the top half of the fitting and position the saddle semi-circle of the fitting over the top of the cord. Do the same with the bottom half of the fitting below the cord.

Squeeze the two halves together sometimes it helps to use pliers to gently squeeze them together , and secure the halves with the fitting screws. Snug the screws so the cord is held firmly but is not deformed by the pressure. Your old strain-relief fitting probably won't work for your new 4-prong cord.

A 3-prong cord typically is flat, while a 4-prong cord usually is round and requires a fitting with a rounded area in its center. Do not use a strain-relief fitting that doesn't fit the cord. Reinstall the cover plate with its screws. To test the dryer for proper operation, check the dryer's control knob s to confirm that everything is in the off position, then plug the dryer into a 4-prong dryer outlet.

Run the dryer for a few minutes to make sure everything works. Be sure to connect the dryer vent duct if you removed it or if it's a new installation before using the dryer. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights.

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