LG DLG3051W Owner's Manual page 27

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Connecfing elecfric dryers (conf.)
USA only
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. 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.
Three-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_/2inches (8.9 cm) of the outer 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.
1" (2.5 cm)
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. Use U L-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.
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.
Hot Neutral
(Black) (White)
, Hot
Ground 1"-__1__, (Red)
Scre
@ '_
White
from Dryer f _,__
harness F
External Ground / _ ___%
Wire (If required
by local codes)
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.
Terminal
Block
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wi re Power
Cord