LG DLG1502W Owners Manual - English Spanish - Page 22

22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting Electric Dryers (cont.) USA only wWarning • 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. Four-wire connection for electric dryers: Power cord • U se 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. T ransfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center screw of the terminal block. Attach the two hot leads of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. Attach the white neutral wire to the center terminal block screw. Attach the power cord ground wire to the green ground screw. Tighten alL screws securely. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. Hot (Black) Ground Screw Neutral (White) Hot (Red) • A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as all 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, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the strain relief. Power Cord Ground Wire White Wire moved from Ground Screw Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord MFL67731056_en_150715.indd 22 2015.7.15 3:38:49 PM