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    krayziemind Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 12, 2009, 04:05 PM
    How to wire a dryer outlite
    My dryer out was a 4 prong and I'm changing it to a 3 prong how do I wire it to work
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    stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279
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    Apr 12, 2009, 04:36 PM
    Do NOT change the receptacle. Change the cord.
    By changing the receptacle you are creating a code and safety violation.
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    Apr 12, 2009, 10:22 PM

    Yes! Change the cord. The 4-wire receptacle was installed for a reason.
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