Electrical Installation; Power Supply Cord Connection - Whirlpool WFC8090GX Use And Care Manual And Installation Instructions

Electrical Installation

Before you start: disconnect power
1.
Choose electrical connection type
Then Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle
(NEMA-Type 14-30R):
Go to "Power Supply Cord Connection."
Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 10-30R):
Go to "Power Supply Cord Connection."
NOTE:
If local codes do not permit connection of a
cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to "Optional
External Ground for 3-Wire Connection."
2.
Remove terminal block cover
Remove hold-down screws and terminal block cover.

Power Supply Cord Connection

WARNING
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.
4-Wire Power Supply Cord Strain Relief:
IMPORTANT: Use the strain relief supplied with the washer/dryer.
Attach power supply cord to strain relief
Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the
wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief.
Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point.
If your outlet looks like this:
Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle
(NEMA T ype 14-30R):
Go to "4-Wire Power Supply Cord
Connection."
Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle
(NEMA T ype 10-30R):
Go to "3-Wire Power Supply Cord
Connection."
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