LG DLE5977W Owner's Manual page 17

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS
3-wire connection : Direct wire
Important
: Grounding through the neutral conductor
is prohibited tor (I) 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, peel 3 '/: inch (8.9cm) of covering material
from end and bare I inch from the ends.
Then, pul the hooked shape end of the wire under
the screw of the terminal hlockthooked end facing
rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw
tightly.
1. Connect neutral wirc( 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
light and power cord is in right position.
Center terminal
block screw(silver)
Neutral grounding
wire(whrfe)
grounding Neutral
wire(wh
Strain relief
External ground
connector
Option 1
: 4-wire connection with
a Power supply cord.
• If 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.
4-wire receptacle
(NEMAtype 14-30R)
4-pront plug
Spade terminals with
upturned ends
Neutral Prong
4-pront plug
3/4 in (1.9 cm
UL approved in relief
Neutral Prong
Ring terminals
Center terminal block
screw(silver)
Neutral grounding
wire(whrfe)
Neutral wire
(white or center wire)
Strain relief
Green wire of power cord
External ground connector
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
light and pow'er cord is in right position.
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