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New Wire Not Color-Coded

Had to buy a new wire because outlet is 3-prong and old wire is 4-prong. New wire is not color-coded...how do I know which one goes to which receiver?

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When you line up the new cord have the cord point down and the cord is ok to install. either of the outside wires go to outside terminals . th important thing is to get the middle wire to the center terminal

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