LG DLGX8501V Owners Manual - Page 27

ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 27 Connecting electric dryer(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 or overload, fire, explosion, 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. Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief • U se a 30 A, 240 V, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWGminimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. 2. A ttach 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. Ground Screw Hot Neutral (Black) (White) Hot (Red) External Ground Wire UL-Listed 3-Wire Power Cord