Whirlpool EED4100WQ Installation Instructions - Page 6

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Power Supply Cord Electrical Connection Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard use a new ul listed 30 amp power supply cord. use a ul listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Electrical Connection Options If your home has: And you will be connecting to: 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R) A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* Go to Section: 4-wire connection: Power supply cord 1. Disconnect power. 2. Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover. BC D A 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 4-wire direct A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire direct A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* 3-wire connection: Direct Wire *If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section. E F A. Terminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw D. Hold-down screw location E. Neutral ground wire F. Hole below terminal block cover 6

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Electrical Connection
Power Supply Cord
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center
terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to
green ground connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining
2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Direct Wire
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center
terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to
green ground connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining
2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has:
And you will be
connecting to:
Go to
Section:
4-wire receptacle (NEMA
Type 14-30R)
A UL listed,
120/240-volt
minimum, 30-amp,
dryer power supply
cord*
4-wire
connection:
Power
supply cord
3-wire receptacle (NEMA
type 10-30R)
A UL listed,
120/240-volt
minimum, 30-amp,
dryer power supply
cord*
3-wire
connection:
Power
supply cord
4-wire direct
A fused disconnect
or circuit breaker
box*
4-wire
connection:
Direct Wire
3-wire direct
A fused disconnect
or circuit breaker
box*
3-wire
connection:
Direct Wire
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground
conductor to the neutral wire, go to “Optional 3-wire connection”
section.
1.
Disconnect power.
2.
Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. Terminal block cover
B. External ground conductor screw
C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Hold-down screw location
E. Neutral ground wire
F. Hole below terminal block cover