Electrical requirements for electric dryers – LG ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER D 5988W User Manual

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Option 2: 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.

a.
b.
c.
d.

9.

f.

9-

4-wire receptable (NEMA type 14-30R)
4-pront plug
Ground prong
Neutral Prong
Spade terminals with upturned ends

3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief
Ring terminals

1. Remove center terminal block screw.

2. Remove appliance neutral ground wire (white)

from external ground connector screw. Fasten it
under the center, silver colored terminal block

b.
c.

External ground connector - Dotted line

shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire

before being moved fo center terminal block

screw
Center silver-colored terminal block screw

White wire of harness

3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power

supply cable to external ground conductor screw.

Tighten screw.

4. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of

power supply cord to the center, silver colored
terminal screw of the terminal block.

a.

External ground connector

b.

Green or bare copper wire of power supply cord

c.

3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief

d.

Center silver-colored terminal block screw

e.

Neutral grounding wire (white)

f.

Neutral wire (white)

.S. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block

screws. Tighten screws.

6. Tighten strain relief screws.

7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of

dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down

screw.

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