LG DLHX4072V Owner's Manual page 27

Connecting electric dryers (cont.)
USA only
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• 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 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new
construction after January 1, 1996.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
1. Remove 3 ⁄₂ inches (8.9 cm) of the outer covering from
1
the wire. Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from each
wire. Bend the ends of the three wires into a hook
shape.
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 relief.
UL-Listed 3-Wire
Power Cord
1" (2.5 cm)
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
InstallatIon InstrUCtIons
• 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
(Black)
Ground
Screw
White Wire
from Dryer
harness
External Ground
Wire (If required
by local codes)
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Neutral
(White)
Hot
(Red)