Ensure you have a 110v grounded 3 prong electrical outlet within reach of the power cord.
Samsung dryer 3 prong power cord installation.
Due to changes in the national electrical code nec recommended wiring for electric clothes dryer outlets changed in 1996 before the change dryer outlets were 3 slot devices that accepted 3 prong cords.
I know how to hook up the three prong i m just unsure about how to ground it properly.
Installation does not include altering the direction or the location of the dryer vent.
Dryers must be attached to a metal vent.
My manual has this configuration for a three prong cord.
In 1996 the national electrical code nec changed the requirements for electric dryer wiring and cord connections.
If the vent is clogged it must be cleaned before installation.
The dryer s equipment ground case ground was connected to the neutral conductor in the dryer cord and the household circuit.
This configuration did not include a dedicated ground connection.
Electric clothes dryers typically are sold without power cords attached and as annoying as that may be there s a good reason for this omission.
I ve read online and saw a few posts here but most point to the installation manual for the model as the best solution which i ve read but i don t feel 100 that i understand.
Instructions on how to install a 3 wire power cord to your dryer.