I just converted the cord of electrical dryer from a four-prong plug to a 3-prong plug. I only connected the three wires from the cord (1 neutral in the middle, 2 hot on the outside). The dryer does work currently.
However, with the terminal block cover off, I can see a green wire running from inside the dryer to the back of the frame, where it is clipped. On the back of the dryer, there is a screw hole marked "Ground Screw". The installation manual says "U.S. electric models are shipped with a ground strap connected from the neutral terminal block post to the frame of the dryer. If local codes prohibit the use of the ground strap, the dryer must be grounded in accordance with local codes." I presume that this is what the green wire is (though I don't see where its connected to the neutral terminal block post... maybe somewhere deeper inside?)
If I'm not mistaken, it is safer to properly ground it. Is this correct? If so, should I screw in one end of the wire into the "Ground screw hole" and attach the other one to a good ground? I have a cold water spigot nearby, but it's painted, so I assume this is no go. Would attaching to the middle screw of a 120-volt outlet work? Also, would any ole (hopefully green) wire work?
Thanks a million
However, with the terminal block cover off, I can see a green wire running from inside the dryer to the back of the frame, where it is clipped. On the back of the dryer, there is a screw hole marked "Ground Screw". The installation manual says "U.S. electric models are shipped with a ground strap connected from the neutral terminal block post to the frame of the dryer. If local codes prohibit the use of the ground strap, the dryer must be grounded in accordance with local codes." I presume that this is what the green wire is (though I don't see where its connected to the neutral terminal block post... maybe somewhere deeper inside?)
If I'm not mistaken, it is safer to properly ground it. Is this correct? If so, should I screw in one end of the wire into the "Ground screw hole" and attach the other one to a good ground? I have a cold water spigot nearby, but it's painted, so I assume this is no go. Would attaching to the middle screw of a 120-volt outlet work? Also, would any ole (hopefully green) wire work?
Thanks a million