Whirlpool WGE555S0BB Instructions Manual page 8

Style 2: Direct wire strain relief
Use Phillips screwdriver to remove screws and slide
cord/conduit plate down and out.
Position cord/conduit plate as shown in the following
illustration.
Replace cord/conduit plate and insert screws.
Assemble a UL listed conduit connector in the opening.
A. Removable retaining nut
B. Strain relief
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5. Replace back panel and screws on rear of range.
6. Complete installation following instructions for your type of
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has:
4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-50R)
4-wire direct
3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-50R)
3-wire direct
A
B
Feed the flexible conduit through the strain relief, allowing
enough slack to easily attach wiring to the terminal block.
Tighten strain relief screw against the flexible conduit.
electrical connection:
4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
And you will be
connecting to:
A UL listed,
250-volt
minimum,
40-amp, range
power supply
cord
A fused
disconnect or
circuit breaker
box
5"
(12.7 cm)
A UL listed,
250-volt
minimum,
40-amp, range
power supply
cord
A fused
disconnect or
1"
circuit breaker
(2.5 cm)
box
3"
(7.6 cm)
Go to Section:
4-wire connection:
Power supply cord
4-wire connection:
Direct wire
3-wire connection:
Power supply cord
3-wire connection:
Direct wire