Direct Wire Connection - Kenmore 29" Installation Instructions Manual

1.
Remove center screw
Remove center terminal block screw (B).
2.
Connect neutral wire
Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord to center
terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
3.
Connect remaining wires
Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten
screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "Venting
Requirements."

Direct Wire Connection

Direct wire strain relief
1.
Attach direct wire strain relief
Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from
a ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put
the threaded section of the strain relief (C) through the hole below the
terminal block opening (B). Reaching inside the terminal block opening,
screw the removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads.
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2.
Attach direct wire cable to strain relief
B
Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should
have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable.
If your wiring looks like this:
B
C
If your wiring looks like this:
4-wire Direct Wire Connection
IMPORTANT:
A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and
where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections.
1.
Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct
connection
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may
be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare
ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 1
Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into hooks.
2.
Prepare to connect neutral ground wire
and neutral wire
A
B
C
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire
(E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
4-wire direct connection:
Go to "4-Wire Direct Connection" on this page.
3-wire direct connection:
Go to "3-Wire Direct Connection" on page 11.
1 / " (38 mm) from remaining 3 wires.
2
E
A
B