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Most sold for use in the U. Check that any existing dryer receptacle has this same rating and note number of slots either 3 or 4 slots. Obtain a cord set with the same electrical rating and number of slots as the receptacle. If purchasing a cord set by matching the electrical rating of the receptacle; remembering the slot pattern will not matter, as they are standardized.
These cord sets may look similar, but are not interchangeable due to different electrical ratings. Connect the cord set to the terminal block at the rear of the dryer.
The cord set selected should have only 3 wires line 1, line 2 and neutral; no ground wire. The center wire of this cable is the neutral wire and the outer wires are the "hot" line 1 and line 2 wires. These hot wires connect to the outer 2 connections the power terminal block of the dryer, does not matter which is which as long as one hot is connected to each of the outer terminal connectors.
Notice that the center wire neutral wire of the cord set goes to the center connector. Since in this case the neutral serves as a neutral and a ground connection, a jumper conductor ground strap is also connected to the center terminal and to the frame of the dryer. A green wire could also be used to connect the center connector to the frame of the dryer. Understand color coding of conductors in the cord set. The Wire Stripper and Wire Cutter.
A wire stripping tool used to safely strip electrical wires. This handy tool has multiple uses: The wire gauges are shown on the side of the tool so you know which slot to use for stripping insulation. The end of the tool can be used to grip and bend wire which is handy for attaching wire onto the screw terminals of switches and outlets.
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George, from Scranton, Pennsylvania I love this site for an office worker that does not know anything about electric wiring. Replace and tighten the central screw over top of these wires. Connect the end of the ground wire which should be green or bare to the lower left. Replace and tighten the screw over top of the wire. Connect the remaining wires to the sections on either side of the middle screw.
Tighten the screws over top of these wires, then put back the terminal block cover which you took out in step 1 and secure it with the hold-down screw. Now go on to step 21, "Venting Requirements. Remove the central silver terminal block screw. Connect the neutral central wire which should be white in color to the center of the terminal.
Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection. It should be at least five feet in length so you can move your dryer with relative ease. Strip 5" of outer covering from the end of the cable, leaving bare ground wire in its place.
Shape the wires' ends into hooks, then remove the central silver terminal block screw and take the neutral ground wire from the screw on the lower left, as shown.
Connect the neutral ground wire and the hooked end of the neutral wire which should be white in color. They should meet in the center of the terminal, with the neutral wire's hook facing to the right. Squeeze the wires together and replace and tighten the central screw over top of these wires.
Connect the hooked ends of the remaining wires to the sections on either side of the middle screw. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection. Cut 1" each from the remaining three wires. Shape the wires' ends into hooks, then remove the central silver terminal block screw. Connect the hooked end of the neutral wire to the center of the terminal, with the wire's hook facing to the right.
Squeeze the hooked ends together and replace and tighten the screw over top of the wire. Venting Requirements. This step is more of a list of stipulations, but do not skip reading it--it outlines several potential hazards you want to avoid.
Bent the vent carefully so as not to hinder its effectiveness. Exhaust vents in mobile homes must be securely fastened to a flame resistant portion of the home and the vent's ending should be outside the structure itself.
Remember, improper venting can cue moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, wallpaper, etc. Install the exhaust hood of the vent. Use caulk to seal the outside wall around the exhaust hood, to prevent leakage. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Project Overview. Featured Video. Materials UL-listed, four-prong dryer cord must match amp rating for dryer and outlet; most are amp Strain-relief fitting must be an appropriate size and shape for the cord.
Tip There should be no wire or metal tab connecting the ground screw to the center neutral terminal on the terminal block. Tip Make sure to connect the dyer's vent duct before using the dryer to dry clothes. Article Sources. The Spruce uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.
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