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Default Dryer 4 wire to 3 wire plug

In article CDtJi.245$9r4.243@trnddc04, "tony" wrote:
Some how something is not right
? why manufacture would use 4 prong plug on 120 ac


What was it, exactly, that led you to think this is a 120V dryer?

2 hots for 240V heating elements, one of which also supplies 120V motor &
timer

1 neutral for 120V motor & timer

1 equipment ground

Total 4 wires hence 4 prongs.

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