Electrical Connection - Whirlpool Electric dryer Installation Instructions

Before you start...
Electrical
Mark an X acrocthe letter or number
as you complete each step,
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You need these
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twls to install your Whirlpool
electric dryer. Get them together
in one place to keep track of them.
B
Check the spot
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where you're going to
install the dryer...proper installation is
your responsibilih/.
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Make sure you
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have evewihina
necessary for props~lnsto?lation. You'll
need:
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To meet code requirements: same
codes keep from 01 limit installatiwr of
clothes dryers in garages, closets.
mobile homes and sleeping quarters.
[Check with your local bullding
inspects.)
Important: observe all govemlng
codes and ordinances.
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TO check utllltles: proper connection
to electric supply should be
available.
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To check exhaust requirements:
a four inch metal exhaust duct is
recommended.
LOCATION
Size: Must be large enough to fully
open dryer door. For recessed or closet
installation spacing see back cover.
Support: The flo& must be able to
SUppOrt the appliance Weight of 175
pounds.
level Floor: Maximum floor slope
under dryer - 1 inch.
Protecllon from the weather: Proper
operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F.. M the dryer
may not shut oft when automatic cycles
are used.
CAUTION:
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It IS the personal responsibility of the
customer to ensure that aasoline.
paint. thinners and other-flammable
materials are not used or stored near
the dryer. Fumes from these materials
could result in fire or explosion.
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Never install the dryer up against
draperies or curtains and be sure to
keep any and all items from falling
or collectlna behlnd the drver
. Replace all access or sewice panels
before operating dryer
~qutrements
1. A threetire WfWf-wire single phase
120/240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical
supply (of three-wire or four-wire
12Of2OBvoltif&riedcnnameplote)
is required on a separate 30 ampere
circuit. fused on both sides of the line
(time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended). Do NOT fuse
neutral.
3 wlm
Typical 30 ampere
receptacles
for use where
local codes
permll "se of
flexible power
supply cord
(pigtall).
Flgurel V
2. THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED
WITH 10 GAUGE COPPER WIRE ONLY
Aluminum wire must not be used
to avoid potentially unsatisfactory
connections.
3. Local cedes may permit the use of
a flexible type 30 ampere UL listed
power supply cotd [pigtail] with
no smaller than No. 10 copper wire
to match three-wire receptacle
of NEMA Type ?O-30R shown in
Figure4 A UL listed strain relief must
be provided at the point the power
supply cord enters the appliance.
WARNING: Do not plug the power
supply cc& (pigtail) into a live ~11
rec0ptacle befcfe mting the
pigtail lo the dryer terminal block.
4. The appliance may be connected
directly to the fused disconnect (or
clrcult breaker] box
thrCUQh
flexible
armored o( non-metallic sheathed
copper cable. Allow two or three
feet of slack In the line between the
wall and the appliance so that it
can be moved if servicing is ever
necessarv A UL listed stmln relief
must be provided at each end of
the power supply cord [at the
appliance and at the junction box)
Wire sizes (COPPER WIRE ONLY)
and connectlons must conform with
the rating of the appliance (30
amperes). Do not "se an extension
cord.
IMPORTANT:
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.
5. CAUTION: For mobile home
installations. the appliance wring
must be revised. The appliance
frame must not be co+ected to
the neutral terminal, but must be
connected to the ground wire
[green) of the power supply cord.
If four-wire recept&le of NEMA Type
14.30R is used [See FlQure 21. a
matching UL listed power supply cord
(plgtall] for mobile homes must be
used. Thls cord contains four No. 10
copper conductors with spade or ring
terminals on dryer end terminating in a
NEMA type 14.30P plug on supply end.
The fourth [grounding] conductor must
be Identified bY a green cover and the
neutral conductor bv a while cover.
Cord should TV Tvb SRD4 wire rscep,ac,e
orSRDT. with UL listed
strain relief and be at
least 4 feel long. The
power supply cord
and strain relict are
not provided with the
dryer
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING: Improper connection of the
equlpmenl grounding
conductor can
result In a risk of electrical shock
It is the personal responsibility of the
customer to contact a qualified
installer to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and is in
conformance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances.
Eleclrlcal ground Is required on this
oppllance. This appliance is
manufactured wlth the neutral terminal
connected to the frame.
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If local codes permit
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connectlon of
the frame grounding conductor to the
neutral wire of the power supply cord:
1. Remove the
cover by removing the-
screw shown in Figure 3.
dry&
through
the Dower
' supply cord
See FlQure
ten strain
I reliefrirmly to
cabtnet. Place
the power supply
cord or direct
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FlQure4 ,. ,
wire through the
straw7 rarer
Flgure 5
Grounded neulral
3. Connect the neutral wire of the
power supply cord to the center
silver colored lem-mal of the terminal
block and connect the other wires
to the outer terminals. See Figure 5
4. Replace the terminal block cover
bv first installlna the tob of the cover
inio the slot of The dryer rear panel
(See Figure 3 1. Secure the cover
with the mounting screw
5. IF YOUR POWER SUPPLY CORD OR
DIRECT WIRING HAS PLAIN WIRE ENDS
SEE FIGURE 6 AND FOLLOW THESE
STEPS.
a. Strio outer coverina back 3 Inches
fro& the end exposing the 3 wires
b. Strip the insulation back 1 inch
from the end of each wire. Form
the bare wire into a "U" shaped
hook.
c. Loosen, do not remove. the center.
sliver colored screw of the
terminal block.
d. Slide the end of the neutral (white
or center) wire under the screw
head with the open side of
the hook on the right Squeeze
the wire toaether lo form a 100~
e. TIghten the-screw firmly.
f. Connect the remaln!nQ 2 wires
lo the outer screws the same way
TIghten screws firmly
6. TIghten strain relief ClOmp on power
supply cord See FIGURE 4