Whirlpool WED7990XU Installation Instructions Manual page 8

4-wIRE pOwER SUppLY CORD
CONNECTION
ImPoRTAnT:
A 4-wire connection is required for mobile
homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
B
A
C D
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Ground prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
F. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
G. Ring terminals
1.
Prepare to connect neutral
ground wire and neutral wire.
E
Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).Remove
neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
2.
Connect neutral ground wire
and neutral wire
C
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center
wire) (C) of power supply cord under center, silver-colored
terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
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F
E
G
B
A
B
E
3.
Connect ground wire
F
Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord
to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
4.
Connect remaining wires
Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten
screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of
dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. now, go to
Venting Requirements.
3-wIRE pOwER SUppLY CORD
CONNECTION
use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to neutral wire.
B
A
C
A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
B. 3-wire plug
C. Neutral prong
D. Spade terminals with upturned ends
E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief
F. Ring terminals
G. Neutral (white or center wire)
1.
Remove center screw
Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).
A
E
D
F
G
B