burke69
Apr 30, 2012, 01:09 AM
Dryer has 4been prongs outlet has 3
drtom4444
May 1, 2012, 06:33 AM
The extra prong is a ground. You should use the cord from the old dryer or buy a three-prong cord. You can also put in a four-prong outlet, just wire the extra ground with a jumper to neutral, but if you have an extra wire in the cable to the breaker box it should go to ground on both ends.