If this is for the standard USA electrical distribution, the power cord connections to the terminal in the back of the dryer are as follows:
3-PRONG:
RED (HOT) - to the RED wire at the terminal
BLACK (HOT) - to the BLACK wire at the terminal
WHITE (NEUTRAL) - to the WHITE wire at the terminal (this is the center lug on the terminal).
NOTE: Some dryer cords may not be color coded. Just ensure the the center wire goes to the center terminal (neutral) of the terminal board. The other two wires are HOT and it does not matter how they connect as long as they go to the two outer lugs on either side of the Neutral.
4-PRONG:
RED (HOT) - to the RED wire at the terminal
BLACK (HOT) - to the BLACK wire at the terminal
WHITE (NEUTRAL) - to the WHITE wire at the terminal (this is the center lug on the terminal).
GREEN (GROUND) - to the equipment chassis. (this is usually a separate lug that grounds this wire to the equipment cabinet or frame.)
I hope this helps you. Please post back if you have any further questions.
You will typically need a 40 amp 220V circuit for this ( check with local building inspectors). You will need to run some hefty wire probably #8 three wire (again check) and install the type of plug receptacle that is on the dryer cord.
Inside the breaker box you will need a dual breaker 220V breaker rated at 40 amps. The wire coming into the breaker box will need to be clamped in place with appropriately sized wire cable clamp where the enter the box through a knockout- available at any hardware store.
Now the big question- why are you switching to electrical? Gas is pretty much half as expensive as electricy and will dry the clothes faster (usually gas dryers generate more heat than electrical ones). Just wondering..
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