Whirlpool WHD3090G Owners Manual - Page 21
Direct Wire Connection
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Direct Wire Connection WARNING 2. Attach direct wire strain relief Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge copper wire. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal. Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals. Securely tighten all electrical connections. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Direct Wire Strain Relief IMPORTANT: Use a conduit strain relief (not supplied). 1. Remove existing strain relief A B C Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL-listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief (C) through the hole below the terminal block opening (B). Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads, and tighten securely. 3. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief With a flat-blade screwdriver, flatten the three Tab tabs on the band at the top of the strain relief. Pull out strain relief. Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a vertical position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. If your wiring looks like this: 4-wire direct connection: Go to "4-Wire Direct Wire Connection." 3-wire direct connection: Go to "3-Wire Direct Wire Connection." 21