Part 5 electrical requirements for electric dryers – LG DLE2515S User Manual

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Part 5

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Use the instructions at this section if your home has
a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,
30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection
for your home:

If this type is available at your home. you will be
connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker
box

Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is
prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2)
mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas
where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral
conductor.

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

First, peel 5 inch (12.7cm) of covering material from end.
Make a 5 inch of ground wire bared. After cutting 1

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2

inch (3.8cm) from 3 other wires. peel insulation back
1inch (2.5cm). Make ends of 3 wires a hook shape.

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 screw tightly.

Use the instructions at this section if your home has
a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you
will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,
30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

If this type is available at your home. you will be
connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker
box

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

terminal block screw.

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

terminal block screws.

3. Connect ground wire(green) of power cord to external

ground screw and move neutral ground wire of
appliance and connect it to center screw.

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

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

3-wire direct

4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type14-30R)

3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type10-30R)

4-wire direct

4-wire connection : Direct wire

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