While at the store be sure to purchase the correct dryer cord an.
Samsung dryer 3 prong power cord installation.
I ve read online and saw a few posts here but most point to the installation manual for the model as the best solution which i ve read but i don t feel 100 that i understand.
If the vent is clogged it must be cleaned before installation.
This samsung brand dryer with the steam option is a great dryer and was purchased at lowe s.
Electric clothes dryers typically are sold without power cords attached and as annoying as that may be there s a good reason for this omission.
The dryer s equipment ground case ground was connected to the neutral conductor in the dryer cord and the household circuit.
In 1996 the national electrical code nec changed the requirements for electric dryer wiring and cord connections.
My manual has this configuration for a three prong cord.
Due to changes in the national electrical code nec recommended wiring for electric clothes dryer outlets changed in 1996 before the change dryer outlets were 3 slot devices that accepted 3 prong cords.
Instructions on how to install a 3 wire power cord to your dryer.
Ensure you have a 110v grounded 3 prong electrical outlet within reach of the power cord.
This configuration did not include a dedicated ground connection.
The old cords had three prong plugs that fit three slot wall outlets.