Whirlpool WED9450WR Installation Instructions - Page 8
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■ Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. 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. A C 4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not available) Electrical Connection Options If your home has: And you will be Go to Section connecting to: 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 4-wire direct 5" (12.7 cm) 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* A UL listed, 120/ 240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3½" (8.9 cm) 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. 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 B D E A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center silvercolored terminal block screw. B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground wire D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. A D B E C F A. External ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord C. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief D. Center silver-colored terminal block screw E. Neutral ground wire F. Neutral wire (white or center wire) 4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 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. ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief G. Ring terminals 1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 8 5. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. 7. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to "Venting Requirements."