LG DLE4970 E Series Service Manual page 7

3-1 Connecting Electric Dryers
Review the following options to determine
the appropriate electrical connection for
your home:
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type14-30R)
Use the instructions under option 1 if your home
homehas a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R).
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type10-30R)
Use the instructions under option 2 or 3 if your
home has a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R).
Use option 2 if local codes and ordinances permit
the connection of a chassis ground to the neutral
connector. If this is not permitted, use option 3.
If this type is available at your home. you will be
connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker
box
5"
(12.7 cm)
If this type is available at your home. you will be
connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker
box
4-wire direct
3-wire direct
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.
a
b
1. Connect the neutral wire (white) of the power
cord to the center terminal block screw.
2. Connect the red and black wires to the left and
right terminal block screws.
3. Connect the ground wire (green) of the power
cord to the external ground screw. Remove the
neutral ground wire of appliance and connect it to
center screw.
4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened
and that all terminal block nuts are tight and the
power cord is in the right position.
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