Whirlpool 8535899 - Manual (Page 5)

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Electrical Connection Options
* If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-
grounding 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.
1. Remove center terminal block screw.
2. Remove appliance ground wire (green with yellow stripes)
from external ground connector screw. Fasten it under center,
silver colored terminal block screw.
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to
external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.
4. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply
cord under center screw of the terminal block.
5. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
6. Tighten strain relief screws.
7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down screw.
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes
and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer
can be moved if needed.
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
1. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
2. 4-prong plug
3. Ground prong
4. Neutral prong
5. Spade terminals with upturned ends
6. ¾ in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief
7. Ring terminals
5"
(12.7 cm)
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1. External ground connector - Dotted line shows
position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being
moved to center terminal block screw
2. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
3. Green/yellow wire of harness
1. ³⁄₄ in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief
2. Green wire of power supply cord or bare copper wire
3. External ground connector
4. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
5. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
6. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
1 2
3
1
2
3 4 5
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