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    terrileigh Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 5, 2007, 04:30 PM
    Switching from 3 wires to 4. (on a dryer)
    Okay, so my husband and I just moved. Our old house had a 3 prong outlet, the new house has the 4.

    We tried putting the new wire on, we read the directions, but I think we're getting something wrong because the dryer isn't working still.

    Here is a picture of the dryer as we have it set up now...



    The green wire is the ground wire from the new 4 wire cord. The wire I drew the line on is from inside the dryer it was where the green wire used to be when we had the three wires.

    It seems to be hooked up right, it looks just like what the directions say. Maybe Im missing something?

    I need some help ASAP. Im so frustrated with this thing.
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    Jun 6, 2007, 08:50 AM
    The red and black is correct and a no brainer.
    The green goes to the case like shown.
    Basically the remaining wire(s) should be neutral(center terminal)
    Basically the Green is ground and connects to case, Carries no current.
    The neutral is for any 120 volt devices, and carries current.
    Your wiring looks correct. Should work
    Verify power on, and at terminals, and from neutral.
    You can still connect the stress relief without removing wires.
    Make sure door is closed
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