Electrical Connection (Non-Canada) 3 Wire Cord - Frigidaire Dryer Servicing

Section 2 Installation Information
Electrical Connection (non-Canada)
3 Wire Cord
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to disconnect power source before servicing
could result in personal injury or even death.
1. Turn off power supply to outlet.
2. Remove the screw securing the terminal block
access cover in the lower corner on the back of the
dryer.
3. Install a UL-approved strain relief according
to the power cord/strain relief manufacturer's
instructions in the power cord entry hole below the
access panel. At this time, the strain relief should be
loosely in place.
4. Thread an UNPLUGGED, UL-approved, 30amp. power
cord, NEMA 10-30 type SRDT, through the strain
relief.
5. Attach the power cord neutral (center wire)
conductor to the SILVER colored center terminal on
the terminal block. Tighten the screw securely.
(See Figure 2-9 & 2-10)
6. Attach the remaining two power cord outer
conductors to the outer, BRASS colored terminals on
the terminal block. Tighten both screws securely.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring/conductor at
connections.
7. Follow manufacturer's guidelines for firmly securing
the strain relief and power cord.
8. Reinstall the terminal block cover.
IMPORTANT
If moving dryer from a 4-wire system and installing it
in a 3-wire system, move the internal ground from the
center terminal back to the GREEN screw next to the
terminal block.
2-10
30 Amp
NEMA 10-30
Figure 2-9.
NOTE
If a terminal screw falls during cord installation, it can
be retrieved in the terminal screw recovery slot below
the access panel.
Do Not remove
internal ground in
a 3-wire system
Figure 2-10.
Neutral
(Center Wire)
Access Cover
Screw
Terminal
Block
Line 2
Brass Terminal
Neutral
Silver Terminal
Line 1
Brass Terminal
Internal Ground
Green Screw
Install
UL-approved
strain relief here
Terminal Screw
Recovery Slot
Neutral terminal