Hi. Replacing a power cord usually isn't a big deal. Locate the breaker at your main panel for the dryer (usually located at the box with the meter, outside) and trip it to the "off" position. Test the circuit by trying to make the dryer come on at the dryer control panel (it should not). Unplug the dryer and gain access to the power leads (where the cord connects to the dryer). It is probably a 3 lead cord. If so, the outside leads will be the hot leads as dryers are 220 volts with 110 volts per hot lead. The middle lead will be the ground, which is the return path from the dryer. Carefully note the position of the wires as you disconnect the cord. A diagram that you make for yourself is always helpful. Note on your drawing which wire connects to which lug and the color of the wire leaving the lug to the dryer from the terminal strip where all of the connections are. An example of this would be that the left cord wire connects to the black wire, etc. The outside "hot" wires of the cord generally will be connected to either a red or black wire in the dryer. Neutral and ground wires are generally connected neutral to white and ground to green (or directly to the frame).Buy a replacement cord (take the old one with you). Replacements are generic and you can get one from any hardware store, not just at Sears. Reconnect the cord in the same manner in which it came off. Replace the electrical cover plate previously removed. Plug in the dryer. Turn the breaker back on. Try the dryer. If anything seems/sounds/smells wrong, trip the breaker back off and re-investigate. Don't try to shut it off at the dryer. Hope that this is helpful albeit generic as it is, and thanx for using FixYa.
Regards, WoobieDog
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