Whirlpool GEW9200LQ0 manual wire connection Power supply cord, Electrical Connection Options

Electrical Connection Options

If your home has:	And you will be	Go to Section
	connecting to:
4-wire receptacle	A UL listed,	4-wire connection:
(NEMA Type 14-30R)	120/240 volt	Power supply cord
	minimum, 30
	amp, dryer
	power supply
	cord*
4-wire direct	A fused	4-wire connection:
	disconnect or	Direct Wire
	circuit breaker
(12.7 cm)	box*
5"
3-wire receptacle	A UL listed,	3-wire connection:
(NEMA type 10-30R)	120/240 volt	Power supply cord
	minimum, 30
	amp., dryer
	power supply
	cord*
3-wire direct	A fused	3-wire connection:
	disconnect or	Direct Wire
	circuit breaker
(8.9 cm)	box*
3 1/2 "

*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame- grounding conductor to the neutral wire, go to “Optional 3-wire Connection” section.

4-wire connection: Power supply cord

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.

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1.4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)

2.4-prong plug

3.Ground prong

4.Neutral prong

5.Spade terminals with upturned ends

6.¾ in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief

7.Ring terminals

1.Remove center terminal block screw.

2.Remove appliance ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from external ground connector screw. Fasten it under center, silver colored terminal block screw.

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1.External ground connector - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center terminal block screw

2.Center silver-colored terminal block screw

3.Green/yellow wire of harness

3.Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.

4.Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center screw of the terminal block.

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1.External ground connector

2.Green or bare copper wire of power supply cord

3.³⁄₄ in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief

4.Center silver-colored terminal block screw

5.Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)

6.Neutral wire (white or center wire)

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

6.Tighten strain relief screws.

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

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