GE GTDS820EDWS Installation Instruction

Installation Instructions

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
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a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a
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outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
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or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the
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electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRE

CONNECTION

(MUST BE USED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)

NOTE: Since January 1,1996, the National Electric code requires that
the new constructions utilize a 4-wire connection to an electric dryer.

NEVER LEAVE THE

COVER OFF OF THE

TERMINAL BLOCK.

RELOCATE

GROUND SCREW

HERE

STRAIN

RELIEF

BRACKET

3/4", UL

RECOGNIZED

STRAIN RELIEF

SCREWS

NEUTRAL

(White)

HOT

WIRE

(3)

COVER

GREEN

OR YELLOW

WIRE

HOT

WIRE

Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when the appliance is

installed in a location where grounding through the neutral
conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is
prohibited for the new branch-circuit installations, mobile
homes, recreational

vehicles, and areas where

local codes prohibit

grounding through the

neutral conduction.

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. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green ground screw for step 7.
5. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole. Bring
power cord through strain relief.
6. 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).
7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw (hole
above strain relief bracket). Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Replace the terminal block cover
10. Failure to do so can result on death, fire, or electrical shock.

· Use a new UL listed 240V 30 amp dryer power supply cord with closed
ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
· Use a UL listed strain relief.
· Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
· Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Electrical

Shock Hazard

Fire Hazard

WARNING