LG CDE3379WD Service Manual page 25

ONNE TING ELE TRI DRYERS
WARNING:
!
• Connect the power co r d to the terminal block. Each colo r ed wi r e should be connected to
same color sc r e w . Wi r e color indicated on manual is connected to the same color sc r ew
in block. Failu r e to follow these instructions may r esult in a short or overload.
• G r ounding th r ough the neutral conductor is p r ohibited for: (1) new branch-ci r cuit
installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) r ec r eational vehicles, and (4) a r eas whe r e local
codes p r ohibit g r ounding th r ough the neutral conducto r .
hree-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire
• A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new
construction after January 1, 1996.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
1
Remove 3 1 ⁄ inches (8.9 cm) of the outer
2
covering from the wire. Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm)
insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of
the three wires into a hook shape.
Hot
(Black)
Ground Screw
Ground Wire
3
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.
1" (2.5 cm)
Neutral
Hot
(White)
(Red)
(cont.)
• Use UL-listed 3-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.
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.
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Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wire
Power Cord