LG DLEX8501 Series Owner's Manual page 25

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 25
Connecting electric dryer(conf.)
USA only
AWARNING
. Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Connect each
power cord wire to the terminal block screw that has the
same colored wire. For example, connect the black power
cord wire to the terminal block screw with the black wire.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or
overload, fire, e×plosion, or death.
. Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited
for: 11) new branch=circuit installations, (2) mobile homes,
(3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes
prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor.
_ our-Wire connection for electric dryers:
Power cord
. A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured
home installations, as well as all new construction after January 1,
1996.
. A UL-listed strain relief is required.
1. 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 a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 V, 4-wire, #10
AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the
strain relief.
I_,_ I_._- -_ Terminal
Block
sUtLraLi inS t Relief
. Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL=listed power cord with #10 AWG-
minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked
terminals with upturned ends.
2. Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground
screw to the center screw of the terminal block. Attach the two
hot leads of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws.
Attach the white neutral wire to the center terminal block
screw. Attach the power cord ground wire to the green ground
screw. TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY. Reinstall the terminal
block access cover.
Hot Neutral
(Black) (White) Hot
UL-Listed
4-Wire Power
Cord