Whirlpool IEL730C Installation Instructions Manual page 14

Bare Wire Torque Specifications
Attaching terminal lugs to the terminal block - 20 lbs-in. (2.3 N-m)
Wire Awg
8 gauge copper
6 gauge aluminum
3. Use ³⁄₈" nut driver to connect the bare (green) ground wire to
the center terminal block post with one of the 10–32 hex nuts.
A
B
A. 10–32 hex nut
B. Line 2 (red)
C. Ground-link screw
4. Connect line 2 (red) and line 1 (black) wires to the outer
terminal block posts with 10-32 hex nuts.
5. Firmly tighten hex nuts.
IMPORTANT: Verify the tightness of the hex nuts.
6. Replace lower access cover.
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Torque
25 lbs-in. (2.8 N-m)
35 lbs-in. (4.0 N-m)
F
E
D
C
D. Bare (green) ground wire
E. Line 1 (black)
F. Terminal lug
4-wire Connection: Direct Wire
Use this method for:
New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC)
Mobile homes
Recreational vehicles
In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the
neutral
1. Part of metal ground strap must be cut out and removed.
A. Metal ground strap
B. Discard
C. Ground-link screw
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground-link screw
from the back of the range. Save the ground-link screw and
the end of the ground link under the screw.
3. Pull the wires through the strain relief on bottom of range.
Allow enough slack to easily attach wiring to the terminal
block.
A
D
E
F
A. Terminal block
B. Ground-link screw
C. Cord/conduit plate
D. Bare (green) ground wire
A
B
C
B
C
G
E. Line 2 (red) wire
F. Neutral (white) wire
G. Line 1 (black) wire