LG DLHX4072 Series Owner's Manual page 25

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2:5
Connecfin 9 elecfric dryers (conf.)
USA only
,--- AWARNING
. Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each
colored wire should be connected to same color screw.
Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same
color screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in a short or overload.
. Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited
for: (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes,
(3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes
prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor.
Three-wire connection for electric dryers: Direct wire
. A 3wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after
January 1, 1996
. A UL-listed strain relief is required.
1. Remove 3_/2inches (8.9 cm) of the outer covering from the wire.
Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of
the three wires into a hook shape.
1" (2.5 cm)
I-4
. Use UL-listed 3=wire #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor
cable.
. Allow at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) length to allow for removal and
reinstallation of the dryer.
3. Attach the two hot leads of the power cord to the outer
terminal block screws. Attach the neutral wire to the center
terminal block screw. Connect the external ground (if required
by local codes) to the green ground screw. TIGHTEN ALL
SCREWS SECURELY. Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
Hot Neutral
(Black) (White)
Ground
Screw
White Wire --
from Dryer _ _f__
harness /
External Ground z _ "_._._
Wire (If required
by local codes)
Hot
(Red)
2. Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of
the dryer. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord
through-hole; then thread the power cable prepared in Step 1
through the strain reliefl
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wi re Powe r
Cord