Make Electrical Connection - U.s.a. Only; Electrical Connection; Power Supply Cord Connection - Whirlpool WED8500DW Installation Instructions Manual

MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION -
U.S.A. ONLY (EFFECTUER LE
RACCORDEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE –
ÉTATS-UNIS SEULEMENT)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Power Supply Cord
Electrical Connection Options
1.
Choose electrical connection type
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.
4-wire direct connection:
Go to Direct Wire Connection.
3-wire direct connection:
Go to Direct Wire Connection.
NOTE:
If local codes do not permit connection of a
cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to "Optional
3-wire connection." This connection may be used with
either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection.
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2.
Remove terminal block cover
Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.

POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION

Power Supply Cord Strain Relief
1.
Attach power supply cord
strain relief
Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL Listed strain relief.
Put the tabs of the two clamp sections (C) into the hole below
the terminal block opening (B) so that one tab is pointing
up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold in place.
Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp
sections (C) together.
2.
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. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the
dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further
tighten strain relief screws at this point.
A
B
C
D