Three-Wire Direct Wire

A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996.
A UL-listed strain relief is required.
Use UL-listed 3-wire, #10 AWG minimum copper conductor cable. Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to allow for removal and installation of dryer.

• Remove 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) of the outer covering from the wire. Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of the three wires into a hook shape.

  

• Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the appliance.

• Install UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through-hole.

• Thread the 3-wire, #10 AWG minimum copper conductor power cable prepared in step 1 through the strain relief.

  

  1. Terminal block

  2. UL-listed strain relief

  3. UL-listed 3-wire power cord

• Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.

• Attach the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block screw.

• Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to the green ground screw.

• Tighten all screws securely.

• Reinstall the terminal block access cover.

  

  1. Hot lead (black and red)

  2. Neutral wire (white)

  3. External ground wire (if required by local codes)

  4. Wire from the appliance harness

  5. Ground screw (green)