Whirlpool 3397617 manual Electrical connection, Direct wire

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

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receptacle(lO-30R) receptacle(l4- 30R)

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The power supply cord must have three, No.-1 0 copper wires to match a three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 1O-30R (see Figure 3).

For mobile homes or other four-wire installations, the power supply cord must have four, No.-1 0 copper wires and match a four-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R (see Figure 4). The fourth wire (grounding conductor) must be identified with a green cover and the neutral conductor by a white cover.

Electrical connection

Where local codes permit connecting

frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire:

This dryer is manufactured with the

frame-grounding 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.

3 . Attach					314”
J.L.-listed			strain
relief	(U.L.
marking			on		strain
,elief)		to	the		hole
oelow		terminal
olock		opening
:see	Figure				6).
Tighten		strain
,elief	firmly			to		strAn relief
cabinet			so	it is in
a horizontal						(outside dryer)
oosition.			Place			Figure 6
3ower		supply
cord	through				strain	relief.

4 . Loosen or remove terminal olock screws. Connect the neutral dire (white or center) of power ;upply cord under the center screw of the terminal block.

Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws (see ‘igure 7).

Tighten all terminal block screws ‘irmly.

Center wire MUST be connected to zenter screw.

Direct wire

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

A conduit connector must be installed at junction box. USE ONLY lo-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 Shock Hazard

Check that wiring you are using matches colors shown in illustrations and specified in instruction steps. If wiring does Not match, it is your responsibility to have a qualified electrician install the correct wiring.

Failure to install the correct wiring could result in death or serious injury.

1 . Turn power supply off.

2 . Remove holddown screw and ‘erminal block cover.

strain relief screws

Figure 7

5'. Tighten strain relief screws.

6 . Insert tab of terminal block :over into slot of the dryer rear panel (see Figure 5). Secure cover with hold-down screw.

Figure 5

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