LG ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER D LG5988W Owner's Manual page 14

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Review the following options to determine
the appropriate
electrical connection
for your home:
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3-wire receptacle
(NEMA typel0-30R)
Use the instructions
at this section if your home has
a 3-wire receptacle
(NEMA
type 10-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,
30 amp, dryer power supply cord.
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type14-30R)
Use the instructions
at this section if your home has
a 4-wire receptacle
(NEMA
type 14-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,
30 amp, dryer power supply cord.
4-wire connection
: Direct wire
Important
: The places where a 4-wire connection
is needed are, for example,
mobile homes and areas
that local codes do not admit the use of 3-wire
connections.
At least, 5ft(l.52m)
of extra length is required
in
order for dryer to be able to be moved.
Peel 5 in (12.7cm)
of external covering
from end
of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5 in (12.7cm).
Cut 11/2 in. (3.8cm) from 3 remaining
wires. Peel
insulation
back lin. (2.5cm).
Shape ends of wires
like a hook.
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3 wire direct
If this type is available
at your home. you will be
connecting
to a fused disconnect
or circuit breaker
box
(72.Zer£)
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.
4 wire direct
If this type is available
at your home. you will be
connecting
to a fused disconnect
or circuit breaker
box
1.Take off center terminal
block screw
2.Take off appliance
neutral ground wire(white)
from
external ground connector
screw. Fasten it under
center, silver colored terminal
block screw.
3.Connect
ground wire(green)
of power supply cable
to external ground conductor
screw. Tighten screw.
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a.
External ground connector
b.
Green copper wire of power supply cord
c.
3/4 in. (!.9cm) UL-fisted strain relief
d.
Center silver-colored
terminal block screw
e.
Neutral grounding wire(white)
f.
Neutral wire(white or center wire)

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