If the vent is clogged it must be cleaned before installation.
Samsung dryer 4 prong power cord installation.
Connect the new 4 prong cord.
A 3 prong dryer cord was the standard for dryers prior to 2000.
Dryers must be attached to a metal vent.
Ensure you have a 110v grounded 3 prong electrical outlet within reach of the power cord.
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Install the new 4 prong cord by inserting the loose wire end through the hole in the dryer s back panel and making the following connections.
Alternatively if your house has an old three slot dryer outlet you can install a three prong dryer cord on your new dryer to make it compatible with a three slot dryer outlet.
This project shows you how to install a new four prong dryer cord for use with a four slot outlet which has been the standard for more than 20 years.
The national electrical code currently requires 4 prong dryer outlets in all new home construction.
Connect the green cord wire to the ground screw.
Installation does not include altering the direction or the location of the dryer vent.
Connect the white cord wire to the center neutral terminal.
Existing homes may still use 3 prong outlets.