Whirlpool 3397616 installation instructions Electrical connection, Panel B

For use where local codes permit use of flexible power supply cord.

four-wirethree-wire receptacle(14-30R) receptacle(10-30R)

Figure 3 Figure 4

A.

Four-wire connection...

WARNINGWARNING

Four-wire installation is recommended (required for mobile homes): The power supply cord must have four, No.-10 copper wires and match a four-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R (see Figure 3). The fourth wire (ground conductor) must be identified with a green cover and the neutral conductor by a white cover.

Three-wire installation (if a four-wire system is not available): The power supply cord must have three, No.-10 copper wires to match a three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R (see Figure 4).

Direct wire

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.

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.

The washer/dryer can be connected directly to fused disconnect or circuit breaker box with four-wire or three-wire flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire). Do Not use two-wire with bare ground wire. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.

A conduit connector must be installed at junction box. USE ONLY 10-GAUGE SOLID COPPER WIRE. DO NOT USE ALUMINUM WIRE. Allow four feet of slack in the line so dryer can be moved if servicing is ever necessary.

Electrical connection

This dryer is manufactured with the cabinet-ground conductor connected to the NEUTRAL (center) of the wiring harness at the terminal block. If local codes do NOT permit this type of connection, use “Four-wire connection” instructions.

GROUND INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, ground 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-ground 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.

If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:

a)Connect a section of 8 gauge solid copper wire to the connector block.

b)Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire using special connectors designed and Underwriters Laboratories Listed for joining copper to aluminum. Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended procedure.

c)Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

POWER SUPPLY CORD

center silver-	ground wire (green
colored terminal	with yellow stripes)
block screw and
neutral white wire

power supply cord ground wire (green)

external ground connector

Figure 5

1.Disconnect the power supply.

2.Remove terminal block cover.

3.Install copper, four-wire power supply cord through strain relief.

4.Remove the ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from the external ground connector and fasten under center, silver-colored terminal block screw.

5.Connect the ground wire (green) of the copper, four-wire power supply cord to the external ground connector.

6.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 screws firmly.

7.Tighten strain relief screws.

8.Replace the terminal block cover.

DIRECT WIRE

1.Disconnect the power supply.

2.Remove terminal block cover.

3.Strip 5 inches of outer covering from end of cable. Leave bare ground wire at 5 inches. Cut 1-1/2 inches from 3 remaining insulated wires. Strip insulation back 1 inch (see Figure 6).

3/4" U.L.-listed		3-1/2"
strain relief		1"
	white	red
to disconnect
box		NEUTRAL
		wires stripped
		of insulation
	black	bare ground
10-gauge, 3-wire
		wire
with ground wire
(Romex)		5"

Direct wire preparation

Figure 6

u-shaped	Shape the end of each
hook	wire into a “U” shaped
	hook (see Figure 7). The
Figure 7	bare ground wire must
	be 4-1/2" long after
	forming the hook.

4.Install copper, four-wire power supply cable through strain relief.

5.Remove the ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from the external ground connector and fasten under center, silver-colored terminal block screw.

6.Slide the hook end of the ground wire (bare) of the four-wire power supply cable under the external ground connector screw. Squeeze hook end of wire together. Tighten screw.

7.Connect the neutral wire (white) of the power supply cable to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block using the same method. Connect the other wires to the outer terminals. Tighten screws firmly.

8.Tighten strain relief screws.

9.Replace the terminal block cover.

Panel B