Whirlpool 240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER manual Wire connection Power supply cord, Def

6.Replace strain relief (with power cord inserted) back into the terminal block cover. Do not tighten strain relief nut.

A

B

C

D

A. Terminal block cover

B. Strain relief

C. Strain relief nut

D. Power cord

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

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
	box

4-wire connection: Power supply cord

B

A

C DEF

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

1.Locate the neutral grounding wire (green with yellow stripes) inside the dryer cabinet, behind the external ground conductor screw. Remove this wire.

A

A. Remove neutral grounding wire (green with yellow stripes)

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.

C

B

D

A

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

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.

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