LG DLE8377WM Owner's Manual page 18

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Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
Important
:
Grounding through
the neutral conductor
is
prohibited
for (1)
new
branch-circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and
(4)
areas
where local codes
prohibit grounding through
the neutral conductor.
Prepare
minimum
5ft(1.52m)
of
length
in order for
dryer to
be
replaced.
First,
strip
3 1/2 inches (8.9cm) of
outer
sheath from
end and
strip
1 inch of insulation from each
conductor.
1. Connect neutral
wire(white)
of power cord
to
center
terminal block
screw.
2. Connect red and black wire
to
the left and
right
terminal block
screws.
3. Make
sure
that the strain relief
screw
is
tightened
and be
sure
that all terminal block
nuts
are on
tight and power cord is in right position.
Then, put the hooked
shape
end of the wire under
the
screw
of the terminal block(hooked end
facing
rightward)
and
pinch
the hook
together
and
screw
tightly.
3-wire connection
:
Direct wire
1. Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord
to
center
terminal block
screw.
2. Connect red and black wire
to
the left and
right
terminal block
screws.
3. Connect
ground wire(green)
of power cord
to
external
ground
screw
and
move
neutral
ground
wire of
appliance
and
connect
it
to center
screw.
4. Make
sure
that the strain relief
screw
is
tightened.
and be
sure
that all terminal block
nuts
are on
tight
and power cord is in
right position.
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lf your local codes
or
ordinances do
not
allow the
use
of
a
3 wire
connection,
or
you
are
installing
your
dryer
in
a
mobile
home,
you
must
use a
4-
wire connection.
Option 1: 4-wire connection with
a
Power
supply
cord.