Power Supply Cord, Three-wire electrical connection:

Use this method where local codes permit connecting

 

neutral ground wire to neutral wire:

A

B

 

A

5.Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw.

6.Connect the neutral wire (white or center) of the power supply cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw.

7.Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

8.Tighten strain relief screws.

9.Insert tab of the terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

F

E

C

D

 

 

 

This blade connected to

 

B

 

 

 

this conductor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDC

A. Spade terminals with upturned ends

A. External ground conductor screw B. Center terminal block screw

C. Outer terminal block screws D. Strain relief screw

E. Neutral (center wire)

F. Appliance neutral ground wire

B. Ring terminals

C. Neutral (white or center)

D. ³⁄₄" UL-listed strain relief

E. Neutral

Three-wire power supply cord must have three, No.-10 copper wires and match a three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Use this method where local codes do not permit connecting neutral ground wire to neutral wire:

5.Remove the center terminal block screw.

6.Remove the appliance neutral ground wire from the external ground conductor screw. Connect the appliance neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center) of the power supply cord under the center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.

A C

B

D

7. Connect the other wires to outer terminal

G

block screws. Tighten screws.

 

8.Tighten strain relief screws.

9.Insert tab of the terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

10.After reattaching the terminal cover, connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to an adequate ground.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

E

F

A.Separate copper ground wire

B.External ground conductor screw

C.Appliance neutral ground wire

D.Center terminal block screw

E.Outer terminal block screws

F.Strain relief screw

G.Neutral (center wire)

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Whirlpool 8577208 installation instructions Power Supply Cord, Three-wire electrical connection, Edc