Install Leveling Legs; Electrical Connection - Whirlpool WED5500BW Installation Manual

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

1.
Prepare dryer for leveling legs
To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard
from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer.
Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay
dryer down on cardboard.
2.
Screw in leveling legs
Using a wrench and tape measure, screw legs into leg holes
until bottom of foot is approximately 1½" (38 mm) from
bottom of dryer.
Now stand the dryer on its legs. Slide the dryer until it is
close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical
connection and to connect the exhaust vent.
NOTE: Refer to Dryer Dimensions in the Location
Requirements.
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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 4-wire
Power Supply Cord Connection section.
Then, go to Venting Requirements.
Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to 3-wire
Power Supply Cord Connection section.
Then go to Venting Requirements.
4-wire direct connection: Go to 4-wire
Direct Wire Connection section. Then go
to Venting Requirements.
3-wire direct connection: Go to 3-wire
Direct Wire Connection section. Then go
to Venting Requirements.
NOTE:
If local codes do not permit connection of a
cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to "Optional
3-wire Connection" section. This connection may be
used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire
connection.