Whirlpool WGE755C0BH Installation Guide - Page 10
Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire, wire Connection: Direct Wire
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2. Use ³⁄₈" nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block post with one of the 10-32 hex nuts. A E D B C A. 10-32 hex nut B. Line 1 (black) C. Ground-link screw D. Neutral (white) wire E. Line 2 (red) 3. Connect line 1 (black) and line 2 (red) wires to the outer terminal block posts with 10-32 hex nuts. 4. Securely tighten hex nuts. NOTE: For power supply cord replacement, only use a power cord rated at 250 volts minimum, 40 amps or 50 amps that is marked for use with nominal 1³⁄₈" (3.5 cm) diameter connection opening, with ring terminals and marked for use with ranges. 5. Replace terminal block access cover. Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire This range may be connected directly to the fuse disconnect or circuit breaker box. Depending on your electrical supply, make the required 3-wire or 4-wire connection. 1. Strip outer covering back 3" (7.6 cm) to expose wires. Strip the insulation back 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of each wire. 1" (2.5 cm) 4-wire Connection: Direct Wire Use this method for: ■ New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC) ■ Mobile homes ■ Recreational vehicles ■ In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral 1. Part of metal ground strap must be cut out and removed. A B C A. Metal ground strap B. Discard C. Ground-link screw 2. Use Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground-link screw from the back of the range. Save the ground-link screw and the end of the ground link under the screw. 3. Pull the conduit through the strain relief on cord/conduit plate on bottom of range. Allow enough slack to easily attach wiring to the terminal block. A B 3" (7.6 cm) 2. Allow enough slack in the wire to easily attach the wiring terminal block. 3. Complete electrical connection according to your type of electrical supply (4-wire or 3-wire connection). C G D FE A. Terminal block B. Ground-link screw C. Cord/conduit plate D. Line 2 (red) wire E. Neutral (white) wire F. Line 1 (black) wire G. Bare (green) ground wire 10