LG DLGY1202V - Manual (Page 25)

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ENGLISH
iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS
Connecting electric dryers (cont.)
USA only
w
WArNiNg
• Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Connect each
power cord wire to the terminal block screw that has the
same colored wire. For example, connect the black power
cord wire to the terminal block screw with the black wire.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short,
overload, fire or death.
• 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.
three-wire connection for electric dryers:
power cord
• A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after
January 1, 1996.
• A UL-listed strain relief is required.
1. 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 a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 V, 3-wire, #10
AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the
strain relief.
• Use a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-
minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked
terminals with upturned ends.
2. 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.
UL-Listed
Strain Relief
UL-Listed
3-Wire Power
Cord
Terminal
Block
Ground
Screw
Neutral
(White)
Hot
(Black)
Hot
(Red)
External Ground
Wire (If required
by local codes)
White Wire
from Dryer
harness