Whirlpool WED5500BW Installation Manual page 8

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.
4-wire receptacle (NEMA
type 14-30R)
Spade terminals with
upturned ends
1.
Prepare to connect neutral
ground wire and neutral wire.
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral
ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
2.
Connect neutral ground wire
and neutral wire
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or
center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block
screw (B). Tighten screw.
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4-prong plug
Ring terminals
E
A
B
E
C
3.
Connect ground wire
A
F
Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord
to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
4.
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
IMPORTANT
: Use where local codes permit connecting
cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
3-wire receptacle (NEMA
type 10-30R)
Spade terminals with
upturned ends
3-prong plug
Ring terminals