LG DLE2250W Owner's Manual - Page 24

24 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting electric dryers (cont.) USA only wWarning • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. • 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 • 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. 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. Transfer 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. Ground Screw Hot (Black) Neutral (White) Power Cord Ground Wire Hot (Red) White Wire moved from Ground Screw UL-Listed 4-Wire Power Cord