Whirlpool WED6400S Use and Care Manual - Page 8
wire connection: Power supply cord - how to connect a four prong cord to a dryer
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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. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. Style 2: Direct wire strain relief Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws from a %" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads. B C A. Removable conduit connector B. Hole below terminal block opening C. Strain relief threads 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. 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 30-amp, dryer (_ mpoinwimerumsu, pply cord* 4-wire direct A fused disconnect or (12.7 cm) cbiorcxu* it breaker 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A UL listed, 120/240-volt 3-wire direct 30-amp, dryer mpoinwimerumsu, pply cord* A fused disconnect or cbiorcxu* it breaker Go to Section: 4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord 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 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 Iisted strain relief G. Ring terminals 4= Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not available