Whirlpool W10184517ASP Installation Instructions Manual page 15

Power supply cord,
4-wire connection:
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is
required for mobile homes and where local
codes do not permit the use of 3-wire
connections.
B
A
C D
A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
B. 4-prong plug
C. Ground prong
D. Neutral prong
E. Spade terminals with upturned ends
3 ⁄ "
F. (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
4
G. Ring terminals
1. Remove center silver-colored terminal
block screw.
2. Remove neutral ground wire from
external ground conductor screw.
Connect neutral ground wire and the
neutral wire (white or center wire) of
power supply cord under center,
silver-colored terminal block screw.
Tighten screw.
A
B
A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position of
NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center silvercolored
terminal block screw.
B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
C. Neutral ground wire
D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
3 ⁄ "
E. (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
4
F
E
C
D
E
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of
power supply cord to external ground
conductor screw. Tighten screw.
A
B
C
G
A. External ground conductor screw
B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord
3 ⁄ "
C. (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
4
D. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
E. Neutral ground wire
F. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
4. Connect the other wires to
outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
5. Tighten strain relief screws.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into
slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover
with holddown screw.
7. You have completed your electrical
connection. Now go to "Venting
Requirements."
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E
F
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