Whirlpool WED7500VW - Manual (Page 9)

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6. Replace strain relief (with power cord inserted) back into the
terminal block cover. Do not tighten strain relief nut.
7. 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
4-wire connection: Power supply cord
1. Locate the neutral ground wire inside the dryer cabinet,
behind the external ground conductor screw. Remove this
wire.
2. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to
external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.
3. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply
cord under center screw of the terminal block.
4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
5. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer.
6. Tighten strain relief nut.
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer
can be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving
bare ground wire at 5" (12.7 cm). Cut 1
¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from
3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Shape ends
of wires into a hook shape.
A. Terminal block cover
B. Strain relief
C. Strain relief nut
D. Power cord
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
B
A
C
D
(12.7 cm)
5"
(8.9 cm)
3 ¹⁄₂ "
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. Ring terminals
A. Remove neutral ground wire.
A. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
B. Center terminal block screw
C. External ground conductor screw
D. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
A
B
C
D
E F
A
B
C
A
D