What does the bonding jumper look like? I got the dryer with no cord (must have got lost in transport?) so can't base anything on how it was previously wired.
Thanks
2006-08-04 06:03:45 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Definately! If you don't, there is a very high potential of getting shocked.
The bonding jumper connects between the neutral terminal and the dryer's frame. The neutral wire carries current and sometimes more current than the hot wires with an unbalanced load. You don't want this wire connected to your dryer's metal frame.
The bonding jumper is typically either a metallic strap (copper or copperclad) or a green wire that connects between the neutral (white wire) terminal and a green ground screw on the dryer's frame. Remove this for a 4-wire cord.
To connect your 4-wire cord: Terminate each wire to the terminal with the corresponding color (white to white, black to black and red to red). Your green (ground) wire will now connect to the green ground screw on your dryer's frame.
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2006-08-04 06:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by gilchristelectric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dryer cord is usually 220 volts. There will be a gold screw, a silver screw, and a green screw on the back of the dryer.
The wall socket should be a y shaped configuration of three prongs.
I believe a 4 prong cord is for an electric oven.
2006-08-04 13:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I used to sell appliances at Sears. At the point of sale, customer was asked if they needed 3 or 4 prong cord. Both are available. It just depends on the outlet which to buy. Newer homes and installations have 4 prong outlets. If your outlet is still a 3 prong, just buy the 3 prong cord. Hope this helps.
2006-08-04 13:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by Janice S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋