Whirlpool 8535840 installation instructions Power supply cord, Direct wire, Electrical connection

C. Electrical connection

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

If using a power supply cord, the plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

If using a direct wire connection, this appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-ground conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-ground terminal or lead on the appliance.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the power supply cord plug. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Power supply cord

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL approved 30 ampere power supply cord.

Use a UL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

1.Disconnect the power supply.

hold-down screw

terminal

block cover

external ground conductor screw

2.Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.

Direct wire

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL approved strain relief.

Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver).

Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector.

Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

strain relief screws

3.Assemble 3/4" U.L.-listed strain relief (U.L. marking on strain relief) into the hole below terminal block opening. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections together. Install power supply cord/cable through the strain relief.

Complete installation following instructions for your type of connection:

•Four-wire (recommended method)

•Three-wire (if four-wire is not available)