GE Profile DPVH890 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions22ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSFOR ELECTRIC DRYERSThis dryer must be connected to an individualbranch circuit, protected by the required time-delay fuses or circuit breakers. A three- or four-wire, single-phase, 120/240V, 60Hz, 30-ampcircuit is required.If the electric supply does not meet the abovespecifications, then call a licensed electrician.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis dryer must be connected to a grounded metal,permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuitconductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal on the appliance.CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRECONNECTION (MUST BE USED FORMOBILE HOME INSTALLATION)NOTE: Since January 1, 1996, the National ElectricalCode requires that new constructions utilize a4-wire connection to an electric dryer. A 4-wire cordmust also be used where local codes do not permitgrounding through the neutral.3-wire connection is NOT for use on newconstruction.Remove groundstrap anddiscard. Keepgreen groundscrewHot WireRelocate green groundscrew hereGreen WireStrain ReliefBracket3/4″ UL RecognizedStrain ReliefHot WireNeutral(white)Screws (3)Cover 4 #10 AWG minimum copperconductors or 120/240V 30A powersupply cord kit marked for use withdryers and provided with closed loopor spade terminals with upturnedends (not supplied)CONNECTING DRYER USING 4-WIRECONNECTION (MUST BE USED FORMOBILE HOME INSTALLATION) (cont.)WARNING – NEVER LEAVE THECOVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or removethe dryer’s circuit fuse at the electrical box.2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged fromthe wall receptacle.3. Remove the power cord cover located atthe lower back.4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keepthe green ground screw for Step 7.5. Install 3/4 in. UL-recognized strain relief to powercord entry hole. Bring power cord through strainrelief.6. Connect power cord as follows:A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screwsof the terminal block (marked L1 and L2).B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the centerof the terminal block (marked N).7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the greenground screw (hole above strain relief bracket).Tighten all terminal block screws (3) completely.8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.9. Reinstall the cover.CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC DRYER (cont.)