The switch to a 4 prong outlet was due to a flaw in the 3 prong outlet design.
Samsung dryer 4 prong power cord installation.
Connect the new 4 prong cord.
Alternatively if your house has an old three slot dryer outlet you can install a three prong dryer cord on your new dryer to make it compatible with a three slot dryer outlet.
This project shows you how to install a new four prong dryer cord for use with a four slot outlet which has been the standard for more than 20 years.
Install the new 4 prong cord by inserting the loose wire end through the hole in the dryer s back panel and making the following connections.
If the vent is clogged it must be cleaned before installation.
Ensure you have a 110v grounded 3 prong electrical outlet within reach of the power cord.
The national electrical code currently requires 4 prong dryer outlets in all new home construction.
A 3 prong dryer cord was the standard for dryers prior to 2000.
Dryers must be attached to a metal vent.
Connect the white cord wire to the center neutral terminal.
Connect the green cord wire to the ground screw.
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