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3-wire Connection
Not for use in Canada.
DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations.
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.

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dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.

2.  Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
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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 
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7.  Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
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• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
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The correct exhaust installation is YOUR 
RESPONSIBILITY. Problems due to incorrect installation 
are not covered by the warranty.
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duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of 
bends of the exhaust system depends upon the type of 
duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), 
and all conditions noted below. The maximum duct length 
for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below.

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

Exhaust Hood Types

Recommended

No. of 90º

Elb ows

Rigid

Metal

Rigid

Metal

90 F eet
60 F eet
45 F eet
35 F eet
25 F eet

0
1
2
3
4

60 F eet
45 F eet
35 F eet
25 F eet
15 F eet

Use only  for sho rt

run installations

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of 

birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to the 

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to prevent clogging.

•  Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could 

cause lint build up.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground 

level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed 
down.

SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. 
of straight duct, including distance between last turn and 
exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90º
• One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.
• Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn.
• Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn.

• For every extra 90° elbow, reduce the allowable vent system 

length by 10 ft.

• Two 45° elbows will be treated like one 90° elbow.
• For the side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the 

chart. 

• The total vent system length includes all the straight portions 

and elbows of the system (transition duct included).

Screws 

(2)

Hot 

Wire

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cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or 

spade terminals with upturned ends (not supplied).

Fuse

Hot 

Wire

Neutral 

(white)

Strain 
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Bracket

Cover

Screw

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.  

Green Ground Screw 

& Ground Strap