Whirlpool WED4985EW Installation Instructions Manual page 9

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
3.
Prepare to connect neutral
ground wire and neutral wire.
E
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral
ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
4.
Connect neutral ground
wire and neutral wire
E
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or
center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block
screw (B). Tighten screw.
F
E
A
B
C
B
5.
Connect ground wire
G
Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord
to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
6.
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.
A
3.
Remove center screw
Remove center terminal block screw (B).
A
F
B
D
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)
E
F
G
B
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