Whirlpool LER5636PQ Installation Instructions Manual page 5

Electrical Connection Options 1.
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If your home has: And you will be Go to Section
connecting to:
4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 120/ 4-wire connection:
(NEMA Type 14-30R) 240 volt Power Supply
(_ minimum, 30 Cord
amp., dryer
power supply
cord*
4-wire direct A fused 4-wire connection:
disconnect or Direct Wire
circuit breaker
/,_'_ box*
3-wire receptacle A UL listed, 120/ 3-wire connection:
(NEMA type 10-30R) 240 volt Power Supply
(_ minimum, 30 Cord
amp., dryer
power supply
cord*
3-wire direct A fused 3-wire connection:
disconnect or Direct Wire
circuit breaker
box*
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection"
section.
4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes
and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
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1.4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
2. 4-prong plug
3. Ground prong
4. Neutral prong
5. Spade terminals with upturned ends
6. 3/_in, (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief
7. Ring terminals
Remove center terminal block screw.
Remove appliance ground wire (green with yellow stripes)
from external ground connector screw. Fasten it under center,
silver colored terminal block screw.
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1. External ground connector- Dotted line shows
position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being
moved to center terminal block screw
2. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
3. Green/yellow wire of harness
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to
external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.
4. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply
cord under center screw of the terminal block.
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1. ¾in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief
2. Green wire of power supply cord or bare copper wire
3. External ground connector
4. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
5, Neutral wire (white or center)
6. Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)
5. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
6. Tighten strain relief screws.
7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down screw.