Whirlpool MED6600TQ Use and Care Guide - Page 10
wire connection: Power supply cord - electric
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Electrical Connection Options If your home has: 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) And you will be connecting to: A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* Go to Section: 4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord 4-wire direct 5" (12.7 cm) 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord 3-wire direct A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* 3-wire connection: Direct Wire 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) *If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section. 4-wire connection: Power supply cord IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. B F A CD E G A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Ground prong D. Neutral prong E. Spade terminals with upturned ends F 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief G. Ring terminals 1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 10 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. B C D A E A. Neutral ground wire B. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center silvercolored terminal block screw. C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. A E B C F D A. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire C. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Center silver-colored terminal block screw F. Neutral wire (white or center wire)