LG DLEX3900 Series Service Manual page 9

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
home has 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
4-wire connection : Direct wire
Important :Grounding through the neutral conductor
is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and
(4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through
the neutral conductor.
Prepare minimum 5 ft(1.52 m) of length in order for
dryer to be replaced.
First, peel 5 inch (12.7 cm) of covering material from
end. Make a 5 inch of ground wire bared. After cutting
1 / inch (3.8 cm) from 3 other wires. peel insulation
1
2
back 1inch (2.5 cm). Make ends of 3 wires a hook
shape.
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.
1. Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to center
terminal block screw.
2. Connect red and black wire to the left and right
terminal block screws.
3. Connect ground wire(green) of power cord to external
ground screw and move neutral ground wire of
appliance and connect it to center screw.
4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened.
and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and
power cord is in right position.
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