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  • Feb 13, 2011, 08:26 PM
    avaughn
    Hpw do I change my 3 wire receptacle out to a 4 wire receptacle
    I had bought a dryer with a 3 wire receptacle and I have a 4 wire receptacle on my outlet how do I change it to the right one so I can use it or is there a nother way
  • Feb 13, 2011, 08:42 PM
    emtdan
    I think you mean your dryer has a 3-wire plug on it now.

    Actually, in the US your 4 wire receptacle is "the right one." It's the latest as required by Code.

    Check the dryers owners manual for installation of the correct cordset.

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