Whirlpool 8578185 manual Wire connection Power supply cord, Style 2 Direct wire 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. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point.

Style 2: Direct wire strain relief

■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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Electrical Connection Options

If your home has:	And you will be	Go to Section
	connecting to:
4-wire receptacle	A UL listed,	4-wire connection:
(NEMA Type 14-30R)	120/240-volt	Power supply cord
	minimum,
	30-amp, dryer
	power supply
	cord*
4-wire direct	A fused	4-wire connection:
	disconnect or	Direct Wire
	circuit breaker
5"	box*
(12.7 cm)
3-wire receptacle	A UL listed,	3-wire connection:
(NEMA type 10-30R)	120/240-volt	Power supply cord
	minimum,
	30-amp, dryer
	power supply
	cord*
3-wire direct	A fused	3-wire connection:
	disconnect or	Direct Wire
	circuit breaker
3¹⁄₂"	box*
(8.9 cm)

*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, go to “Optional 3-wire connection” section.

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A. Removable conduit connector

B. Hole below terminal block opening

C. Strain relief threads

■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)

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.

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C DEG

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

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