The old cords had three-prong plugs that fit three-slot wall outlets.
That’s why the cords are sold separately.
It will be near a hole about 3/4-inch in diameter in the dryer’s back panel.
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Using a screwdriver or nut driver, remove the screws on the cover plate.
Remove the plate from the dryer to expose the wiring terminal block for the cord connections.
Set the plate and screws aside.
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roll out the Cord
Insert the dryer cord into the hole near the terminal block.
Secure the green cord wire under the ground screw on the dryer body.
Tighten the ground screw firmly with the screwdriver or nut driver.
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If there is, the dryer is set up for a three-prong cord.
You must remove this connection, following the dryer manufacturer’s instructions.
Connect the Cord Wires
Connect the remaining three cord wires to the terminals on theterminal block.
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Start by connecting the white cord wire to the center (neutral) terminal on the block.
Finally, connect the red cord wire to the remaining hot terminal.
Tighten all terminal connections firmly, using the screwdriver or nut driver.
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These fittings typically have a top and bottom half.
Remove the screws from the fitting and separate the two halves.
Fit the two halves over the cord and reinstall the fitting’s screws.
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see to it all dryer controls are off and plug in the dryer to the four-slot outlet.
Turn on the dryer and test it for proper function.
see to it to connect the dryer’s vent duct before using the dryer to dry clothes.
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