Whirlpool WCD5090JW Owners Manual - Page 12

3. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Refer to "4-Wire Power Supply Connection". Then, go to "Venting Requirements." Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Refer to "3-Wire Power Supply Connection". Then, go to "Venting Requirements." 4-wire direct connection: Go to "Direct Wire Strain Relief," then "4-Wire Direct Wire Connection," then, go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire direct connection: Go to "Direct Wire Strain Relief", then "3-Wire Direct Wire Connection," then, go to "Venting Requirements." NOTE: If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire Connection." This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection. Power Supply Cord Connection Power Supply Cord Strain Relief 1. Attach power supply cord strain relief 4-Wire Power Supply Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. 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. 3/4" (19 mm) UL-listed strain relief G. Ring terminals 3. Prepare ground wire appliance installation Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral bond wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). 4. Connect neutral bond wire and neutral wire Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections (C) into the hole below the terminal block opening (B) so that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold in place. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections (C) together. 2. Attach power supply cord to strain relief Connect neutral bond wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. 5. Connect ground wire Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten the strain relief against the power supply cord. Do not overtighten the strain relief screws. Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 12