I have a Kenmore Elite HE4 dryer with a three prong power cord. We just went to Sears and bought a 4 prong power cord. I - Answered by a verified Electrician. More How To Install A 3 Prong Dryer Cord Kenmore Elite videos.
Replacing a 3-Prong Electric Dryer Cord to a 4-Prong Cord. By Timothy Thiele. But in reverse—removing the 4-prong cord and installing a 3-prong cord.
So you've moved into your new home and gotten the dryer wrestled into place. The vent is hooked up, ready to go, but the cord doesn't fit the socket!
Your dryer has only 3 prongs, but it needs 4 prongs to fit. What's up with this? (If your dryer has 4 prongs and needs 3, try the one about ). In 1999, the National Electric Code began requiring all dryer receptacles to be the 4 prong type for increased safety, but homes built prior to that time used the older 3 prong variety. Livros De Reiki Para Baixar Gratis on this page. If you are moving from an older home into a newer one, you will likely find that the dryer plug won't fit. • UNPLUG THE DRYER BEFORE CONTINUING! If its plug doesn't fit the socket, this step shouldn't be necessary, but of course you should never attempt to work on an appliance that is plugged in.
If the dryer is unplugged, there is no need to check for voltage at the dryer, although a will accomplish this if you want to be extra safe. • Pull the dryer out until you can easily work on the back. • The cord should enter the dryer through some kind of connector to prevent strain on the screws where the wire terminates. Loosen any visible screws on this connector and remove the plate that covers the wire terminations.
If the old wires are colored, note where the white wire ends. • Unscrew the fasteners holding the wire to the terminal board and remove the wires. Pull the old cable out through the connector and save it in case you ever move into a home with a 3 hole socket. • There will be a metal strap or wire fastened to the place where the white wire was, attaching to the frame of the dryer. Remove this strap or wire, and once more, save it for possible use in years to come. Take note of where this strap is screwed to the frame; one of the wires on the new cord will go there. White wire: The National Electric Code (NEC) requires that (with a few specific exceptions) the white wire is the 'neutral' one.