LG DLGX8388WM Manual page 11

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS
wWARNING:
• 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.
Four-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire
• 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" (2.5 cm)
Ground Wire
5"
(12.7 cm)
1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the outer
covering from the wire. Remove 5 inches
of insulation from the ground wire. Cut off
approximately 1 1 ⁄ inches (3.8 cm) from the
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other three wires and strip 1 inch (2.5 cm)
insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of
the three shorter wires into a hook shape.
Neutral
Hot
Hot
(White)
(Red)
(Black)
Ground Screw
Ground Wire
3
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 cable to the outer terminal
block screws. Attach the white neutral wire
to the center terminal block screw. Attach the
power cable ground wire to the green ground
screw. TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY.
Reinstall the terminal block access cover.
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(cont.)
• Use UL-listed 4-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.
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
4-Wire
Power Cord
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.
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS
(cont.)
wWARNING:
• 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: Power Cord
• A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new
construction after January 1, 1996.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wire
Power Cord
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, 30A,
240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper
conductor power cord through the strain
relief.
• Use a 30-amp, 240V, UL-listed power cord
with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor
and closed loop or forked terminals with
upturned ends.
Neutral
Hot
Hot
(White)
(Red)
(Black)
Ground Screw
Ground Wire
2
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.
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