3 Prong Dryer Plug Wiring Diagram. Lets look a how the electric dryer is wired and what to do if your cord does not match the plug. Wiring a dryer wiring a 240v dryer.
You can still use your dryer. 3 prong cord attach the middle or ground wire to the center terminal one of the outer wires to the right terminal and the other outer wire to the left terminal. This video will show you how to install and wire a 3 prong cord or plug to an electric cloth dryer.
Simply buy a four prong to three prong adapter.
Most electric dryers can be wired to work with either a 3 wire or 4 wire circuit. You may find yourself with either a 3 wire or 4 wire electric dryer or a 3 wire or 4 wire outlet. Wiring a dryer wiring a 240v dryer. Lets look a how the electric dryer is wired and what to do if your cord does not match the plug.