Installation instructions, Connecting an electric dryer (cont.), Warning – GE UPVH880 User Manual

Page 22: Connecting dryer using 3-wire connection

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Installation Instructions

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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

Strain
Relief
Bracket

3/4

UL

Recognized
Strain Relief

Hot
Wire

Neutral
(white)

Screws (3)

Cover

3 #10 AWG minimum copper
conductors or 120/240V 30A power
supply cord kit marked for use with
dryers and provided with closed loop
or spade terminals with upturned ends
(not supplied)

CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)

Green Ground
Screw

Ground
Strap

CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION

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) completely.

7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.

WARNING –

NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

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