Whirlpool Duet W10049540 User Manual

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Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure
that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside
the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with
the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not
further tighten strain relief screws at this point.

Style 2: Direct wire strain relief

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Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any
screws from a

³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL

marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the
strain relief through the hole below the terminal block
opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening,
screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain
relief threads.

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Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain
relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be
in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against
the direct wire cable.

4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type

of electrical connection:

4-wire (recommended)

3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)

Electrical Connection Options

*If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground

conductor to the neutral wire, go to “Optional 3-wire
connection” section.

4-wire connection: Power supply cord

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes
and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.

A. Removable conduit connector
B. Hole below terminal block opening

C. Strain relief threads

If your home has:

And you will be
connecting to:

Go to Section

4-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R)

A UL listed, 120/
240-volt
minimum,
30-amp, dryer
power supply
cord*

4-wire connection:
Power supply cord

4-wire direct

A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box*

4-wire connection:
Direct Wire

3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-30R)

A UL listed, 120/
240-volt
minimum,
30-amp, dryer
power supply
cord*

3-wire connection:
Power supply cord

3-wire direct

A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box*

3-wire connection:
Direct Wire

A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug

C. Ground prong
D. Neutral prong

E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

G. Ring terminals

(12.7 cm)

(8.9 cm)

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