Alternate electrical

Iconnection

Electrical Shock Hazard

To convert to a three-wire electrical system

When local codes...

A

When

local

codes...

 

 

B n

Permit

the

use of a

flexible-tvpe

power

supply

cord

(pigtail)

but

’ ’

Do Not Permit connecting cabinet- grounding conductor to the neutral wire of the power supply cord:

l Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

l If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets or other insulating materials, Do Not use for grounding.

l Do Not ground to a gas pipe.

l Do Not modify the power supply cord plug. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

l Use a new 30-ampere power supply cord kit. Do Not reuse an old power supply cord. Possible electrical shock or fire hazard could occur if old power supply cord is used.

l Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the

n Permit use of a flexible-type

power supply cord (pigtail) plugged into a matching, 30-ampere receptacle

(See “Electrical requirements,” Panels A and B) and

Permit connection

of the

internal

 

 

grounding

conductor

to

the neutral

wire

of the power supply cord:

 

 

 

Internal grounding

 

 

Center

silver-colored

 

 

 

terminal

block

screw

wire

Center silver-colored terminal block screw

and neutral white wire

\

Ungrounded

Internal grounding wire (green with yellow stripes)

/

External grounding

neutral

neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock.

l Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance.

. Check with a qualified electrician as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.

This appliance is manufactured

with a 30-ampere-rated, four-

wire, flexible-type power supply cord with the green grounding wire connected to the grounding connector.

When local codes...

Do Not Permit the use of the flexible four-wire power supply cord that comes equipped with the washer/dryer and

Permit four-wire copper power supply cable and

Permit connecting cabinet-grounding conductor to the neutral wire of the power supply cable:

Grounded neutral

Figure 5

1.Disconnect the power supply.

2.Remove the power supply cord equipped with the washer/dryer as instructed. See “Toremove the power supply cord,” Panel F.

3.Install a three-wire power supply cord (see “Electrical requirements,” Panels A and B) through the 3/4”, U.L.-listed strain relief.

4.Move the internal grounding wire (green with yellow stripes) from the center, silver-colored terminal block screw to the external grounding connector.

5.Connect the neutral wire (white) of the power supply cord to the center, silver-colored, terminal screw of the terminal block. Connect the other wires to the outer terminals. Tighten each screw firmly. See Figure 5. For plain-end wires, see “Direct wiring

connection,” Panel F.

6.Replace the terminal block cover.

Figure 6

Connect separate, copper grounding wire (No.- 10 minimum) from external grounding connector to approved ground.

1.Disconnect the power supply.

2.Remove the power supply cord equipped with the washer/dryer as instructed. See “Toremove the power supply cord,” Panel F.

3.Install a three-wire power supply cord (See “Electrical requirements,” Panels A and B) through the 3/4”, U.L.-listed strain relief.

4.Connect the neutral wire (white) of the power supply cord and the internal grounding wire (green with yellow stripes) to the center, silver- colored, terminal screw of the terminal block. Connect the other wires to the outer terminals. Tighten screws firmly. (See Figure 6.) For plain- end wires, see “Direct wiring

connection,” Panel F.

5.Connect a separate copper grounding wire (No. 10 minimum>. See “Toconnect a separate grounding wire,” Panel F, for detailed instructions.

6.Replace the terminal block cover.

Center

silver-colored

Internal grounding

terminal

block screw

wire (green with

Power supply cable grounding

groundingExternal wire (bare copper, green or

green with YellOW StripeS)

connector

Four-wire ungrounded neutral

Figure 4

1.Disconnect the power supply.

2.Remove the power cord equipped with the washer/dryer as instructed, See “Toremove power supply cord,” Panel F.

3.Install copper four-wire power supply cable through the 3/4”, U-L.-listed strain relief. (See “Electrical requirements,” Panels A and B.)

4.Connect the grounding wire (bare copper, green or green with yellow stripes) of the copper, four-wire power supply cable to the external grounding connector.

5.Connect the neutral wire (white) of the power supply cable and internal grounding wire (green with yellow stripes) to the center, silver-colored, terminal screw of the terminal block. Connect the other wires to the outer terminals. Tighten each screw firmly.

See Figure 4. For plain-end

wires,

see

“Direct wiring connection,”

Panel

F.

6. Replace the terminal block cover.

Panel E

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Whirlpool 3389591 installation instructions Alternate electrical Connection, When local codes Local Codes, Panel E

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