Whirlpool 29 Inch Electric Dryer Owners Guide - Manuel (Page 12)

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3. Choose electrical connection type
Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30 R): Refer to “4-Wire
Power Supply Connection”. Then, go to
“Venting Requirements.”
Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 10-30 R): Refer to “3-Wire
Power Supply Connection”. Then, go to
“Venting Requirements.”
4-wire direct connection: Go to “Direct Wire
Strain Relief,” then “4-Wire Direct Wire
Connection,” then, go to “Venting
Requirements.”
3-wire direct connection: Go to “Direct Wire
Strain Relief”, then “3-Wire Direct Wire
Connection,” then, go to “Venting
Requirements.”
NOTE: If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet-
ground conductor to neutral wire, go to “Optional 3-wire
Connection.” This connection may be used with either a
power supply cord or a direct wire connection.
Power Supply Cord Connection
Power Supply Cord Strain Relief
1. Attach power supply cord strain relief
Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL-listed strain relief
(UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp
sections (C) into the hole below the terminal block opening (B)
so that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing
down (D), and hold in place. Tighten strain relief screws just
enough to hold the two clamp sections (C) together.
2. Attach power supply cord to strain relief
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. Tighten the strain
relief against the power supply cord. Do not overtighten the
strain relief screws.
4-Wire Power Supply Connection
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes
and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
A. 4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-30 R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Ground prong
D.
Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with
upturned ends
F. 3/4" (19 mm) UL-listed
strain relief
G. Ring terminals
3. Prepare ground wire appliance installation
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral
bond wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw
(A).
4. Connect neutral bond wire and neutral wire
Connect neutral bond wire (E) and neutral wire (white or
center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block
screw (B). Tighten screw.
5. Connect ground wire
Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord
under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten
screw.