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Wwarning, Connecting electric dryers – LG DLEX8377NM User Manual

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I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU C T I O N S

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,

30A,

240V, 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper

conductor power cord through the

strain relief.

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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.

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UL-Listed

Strain Relief

UL-Listed

4-Wire

Power Cord

Terminal

Block

Ground Screw

Neutral

(White)

Hot

(Black)

Power Cord

Ground Wire

Hot

(Red)

CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS

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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.

• Use a

30-amp, 240V, UL-listed power cord

with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor

and closed loop or forked terminals with

upturned ends.

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WARNING:

• 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.

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Electrical Requirements for Electric Models Only

This dryer must be connected to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring system, or an

equipment-grounding conductor must

be run with the circuit conductors and

connected to the equipment-grounding

terminal or lead on the dryer. Failure to do

so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

The dryer has its own terminal block that

must be connected to a separate 240 VAC,

60-Hertz, single-phase circuit, fused at 30

amperes (the circuit must be fused on both

sides of the line). ELECTRICAL SERVICE

FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF THE

MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE

NAMEPLATE. DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO

110-, 115-, OR 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. Heating

elements are available for field installation

in dryers which are to be connected to an

electrical service of a different voltage than

that listed on the rating plate. Failure to follow

these instructions can result in fire, explosion,

or death.

If branch circuit to dryer is 15 ft. (4.5 m)

or less in length, use UL (Underwriters

Laboratories) listed No.-10 AWG wire

(copper wire only), or as required by local

codes. If over 15 ft. (4.50 m), use UL-listed

No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as

required by local codes. Allow sufficient

slack in wiring so dryer can be moved from

its normal location when necessary. Failure

to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.

The power cord (pigtail) connection between

wall receptacle and dryer terminal block

IS NOT supplied with dryer. Type of pigtail

and gauge of wire must conform to local

codes and with instructions on the following

pages. Failure to follow these instructions can

result in fire, explosion, or death.

A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile

and manufactured home installations, as

well as all new construction after January

1, 1996. A 4-wire connection must be used

where local codes do not permit grounding

through the neutral wire. Failure to do so can

result in fire, explosion, or death.

Special Electrical Requirements for Mobile or Manufactured Homes

• Any installation in a manufactured or mobile

home must comply with the Manufactured

Home Construction and Safety Standards

Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/

CSA0Z240 MH and local codes and ordinances.

A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile

and manufactured home installations, as well

as all new construction after January 1, 1996.

Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion,

or death.

CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this

appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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WARNING:

To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death, the wiring and

grounding must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all

applicable local regulations. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home’s wiring and

fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer.

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this

appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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