“Just purchased a LG DLE8400WE dryer. Replacing a old gas dryer. Home as built in 1996 and has a 3 prong 240 outlet in wall. I believe the LG dryer is not supplied with the electrical core. CORRECT? If my assumption is correct, I need to purchase the cord”
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hello, Doug. As with any electric dryer, regardless of brand or manufacturer, a power cord (pigtail) connection between the wall receptacle and the dryer's terminal block is NOT supplied with the dryer and will have to be purchased separately. The type of pigtail and gauge of wire must conform to your local codes and since manufacturers do not know what your local codes are, they do not include the power cord. A 4-wire connection is required for all mobile and manufactured home installations, as well as new construction after January 1, 1996, or where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral wire. You can use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 3-wire, or 4-wire UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. If your home has a 3-wire 240-volt receptacle, then your local building codes probably require a 30-amp, 240-volt 3-wire UL-listed power cord, but you would do well to check your local building codes or consult your local building inspector to verify...^Ivan.
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