Electrical Connection - Whirlpool 8535840 Installation Instructions Manual

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Electrical connection

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This
appliance must be grounded. In the
event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding 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-grounding 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.
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Power supply cord
WARNING
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.
1.
Disconnect the power supply.
hold-down screw
terminal
block
cover
external ground
conductor screw
2.
Remove hold-down screw and
terminal block cover.
Direct wire
WARNING
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.
strain relief
clamp sections
strain relief
screws
3. Assemble 3/4" U.L.-listed strain
relief (U.L. marking on strain relief) into
the hole below terminal block opening.
Tighten strain relief screws just
enough to hold the two clamp sections
together. Install power supply
cord/cable through the strain relief.
Complete installation following
instructions for your type of
connection:
• Four-wire (recommended method)
• Three-wire (if four-wire is not
available)
rear
panel