Grounding instructions – Kenmore Washer/Dryer User Manual

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of malfunction or break­
down, grounding will reduce the risk
of electric shock by providing a path
of least resistance for eiectric current.
The power supply cord must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with ail local codes and ordinances.

WARNING:

Improper connection of the '

equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman
if your are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug on the power

supply cord. If it wiil not fit the outlet,

have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

STEP 1. Disconnect power.

STEP 2. Remove hoid-down screw
and terminal block cover.

Hold-down screw

STEP

3. Attach a ^A-inch, U.L.-listed,

strain relief to the hole below terminal
block opening. Strain relief should have
a tight tit with laundry center cabinet and

be in a horizontal position. Put the power
supply cord through the strain relief.

STEP 4.

Loosen or remove terminal block

screws. Connect the neutral wire (white
or center) of power supply cord under
the center screw of the terminal block.

STEP

5. Connect the other two wires

to outer terminal block screws. Securely
tighten all electrical connections.

Neutral
grounding wire
(green/yellow)

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Center siiver-coiored

terminal block screw

Neutral

wire

(white)

External ground
connector

V4-inch, U.L.-listed,
strain relief

3-Wire Connection with

Frame-Grounding Conductor

STEP 6.

Tighten the strain relief screws.

STEP 7.

Insert tab of terminal block

cover into slot of the laundry center rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down
screw.

If local codes do not permit the
connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire, see

the instructions on page 21.

Otherwise, proceed with Installation
on page 27.

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