Whirlpool 8542748 Manual page 9

3-wire connection: Power supply cord
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 up turned ends
E. " (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
F. Ring terminals
G. Neutral (white or center wire)
1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply
cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal
block. Tighten screw.
A
E
A. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral grounding wire (green with yellow stripes)
D. Internal ground conductor screw
E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed, strain relief
3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down screw.
E
D
F
G
B
C
D
3-wire connection: Direct Wire
Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to neutral wire.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer
can be moved if needed.
Strip 3 " (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip
insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire,
cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape ends of wires into a
hook shape.
When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of
the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right),
squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw.
1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire)
of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal
block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together.
Tighten screw.
A
A. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral grounding wire (green with yellow stripes)
D. Internal ground conductor screw
E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed, strain relief
B
C
E D
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