Wire connection : direct wire, Spade terminals with, Electrical requirements for electric dryers – LG TD-V12246E User Manual

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

3-wire connection : Direct wire

Warning : 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. Failure to do so can result in fire or
electrical shock.

Prepare niininium 5 ft (1.52 ni) of length in order
for dryer to be replaced.

First, strip 3 Vs inches (8.9 cm) of outer sheath from
end and strip 1 inch of insulation from each
conductor.

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 tighten
the screw securely.

1. Connect neutral wire (white) of power cord to

center terminal block screw,

2. Connect red and black wires to the left and right

terminal block screws.

3. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened.

Be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight
and power cord is in right position.

Center terminal
block screw (silver)

Neutral grounding

wire (white)

Neutral grounding

wire (white)

Strain relief

External ground

connector

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.

4-wire receptacle

(NEMA type 14-30R)

4-prong plug

Spade terminals with
upturned ends

—Ground prong

Neutral prong

4-prong plug —

—Ground prong

Neutral prong

3/4 in, (1,9 cm)
UL approved strain relief

Ring terminals

Center terminal block

screw (silver)

Neutral grounding

wire (white)

Neutral wire

(white or center wire)

Strain relief

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