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    Aug 11, 2007, 04:36 PM
    3 prong to 4 prong dryer cord
    Hello, I wanted to know when converting to a 4 prong dryer cord , what do you do with the green ground wire that is already connected to the frame. Do I replace it with the green ground wire that's on the cord or do I leave it alone, and place the green wire from the cord on another screw.
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    Aug 11, 2007, 06:05 PM
    Connect the green wire from the cord to the frame also. Leave the green wire there alone.
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    Aug 11, 2007, 08:09 PM
    Color Match The Wires, Red To Red, Black To Black, White To White, Green To Green. Actually You Are Just Having A Neutral And A Ground, Which Is Probably Going To Be Hooked To The Same Buss Bar In The Panel Box Unless It Is A New Construction Or Has Been Done In About The Last 10 To 15 Years.
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    Aug 11, 2007, 08:28 PM
    The pictures on this page show you how to do the job...
    The top picture is the terminal board with 3 wires- 3prong

    The main thing is the metal strap is removed from the center post ---
    Which is now the (N) neutral in the 4 wire - 4 prong (second picture)

    Appliantology Archive: Dryer Cords

    In the bottom picture you can see ( L2 where BLACK wire is connected )
    (N is neutral where WHITE wire is connected ) ( L1 where RED wire is connected )
    ( Green is GROUND and connects to the case of the dryer )

    If I were doing this change I would remove strap and put ground
    ( GREEN wire ) where strap is shown sticking out - much better

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