Electrical connection (non-canada) 4-wire cord, General installation – FRIGIDAIRE 137153400A User Manual

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Electrical connection (non-Canada) 4-wire cord

Move internal
ground (WHITE)
wire to neutral
(silver) terminal
for 4-wire system

Neutral

terminal

BLACK
or RED

power wire

BLACK
or RED

power wire

WHITE

neutral wire

GREEN

ground wire

GREEN

ground screw

4-wire

receptacle

(NEMA type

14-30R)

- ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - Failure

to disconnect power source before servicing could result in
personal injury or even death.

Neutral

Neutral

(WHITE wire)

(WHITE wire)

30 AMP

30 AMP

NEMA 14-30

NEMA 14-30

Ground

Ground

(GREEN wire)

(GREEN wire)

Turn off power supply to outlet.

1.

Remove the screw securing the terminal block access cover in

2.

the upper corner on the back of the dryer.
Install a UL-approved strain relief according to the power cord/

3.

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.
Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-approved, 30 amp. power cord,

4.

NEMA 14-30 type ST or SRDT, through the strain relief.
Disconnect the internal (WHITE) dryer harness ground wire from

5.

the (GREEN) ground screw next to the terminal block.
Attach the ground (GREEN) power cord wire to the cabinet with

6.

the ground (GREEN) screw. Tighten the screw securely.
Move the internal dryer harness ground (WHITE) wire to the

7.

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.
Attach the RED and BLACK power cord conductors to the outer,

8.

BRASS colored terminals on the terminal block. Tighten both
screws securely.

Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for fi rmly securing the strain

9.

relief and power cord.
Reinstall the terminal block cover.

10.

- ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - Do not

make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at connections.

General installation

Connect the exhaust duct to the outside exhaust system (see

1.

pages 4 through 6). Use of a 4” (10.2 cm) clamp (item A) is
recommended to connect the dryer to the exhaust vent system.
Use metal foil tape to seal all other joints.
Carefully slide the dryer to its fi nal position. Adjust one or more of

2.

the legs until the dryer is resting solidly on all four legs. Place a level
on top of the dryer. The dryer MUST be level and resting solidly on
all four legs. Rock alternating corners to check for stability. Remove
and discard door tape.

Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

3.

Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box.

4.

Read the

5.

Use & Care Guide provided with the dryer. It contains

valuable and helpful information that will save you time and
money.
If you have any questions during initial operation, please review

6.

the “Avoid Service Checklist” in your Use & Care Guide before
calling for service.
Place these instructions in a location near the dryer for future

7.

reference.

Be sure the power is off at a circuit breaker/

fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet.

A wiring diagram and technical data sheet are

located inside the dryer console.

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