Electrical Connection

Power Supply Cord

Fire Hazard

Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord.

Use a UL listed 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 power.

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

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1.Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)

2.External ground conductor screw

3.Center, silver-colored terminal block screw

4.Terminal block cover and hold-down screw

Direct Wire

Fire Hazard

Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.

Use a UL listed 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.

3.Assemble a ³⁄₄ in. (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief) into the hole below the terminal block opening. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections together. Put power supply cord through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.

4.Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection:

4-wire (recommended)

3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)

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Whirlpool 8533582 manual Electrical Connection