Whirlpool 240-volt Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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The dryer can be connected directly to fused
disconnect or circuit breaker box with three-
wire, flexible armored or non-metallic
sheathed copper cable (with grounding wire).
All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
A conduit connector must be installed at
junction box. Allow four feet of slack in the
line so dryer can be moved if servicing is
ever necessary.
1. Disconnect power.
Strip 3
1
2 inches of outer covering from
end of cable.
Cut 1 inch of insulation from the end of
each insulated wire. Shape the end of
each wire into a “U” shaped hook.
3
1
/2"
Three-Wire Electrical Connection (Direct Wire)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring system;
or an equipment-grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit conductors and
connected to the equipment-grounding
terminal or lead on the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL approved strain relief.
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
Connect neutral wire (white or center
wire) to center terminal (silver).
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must
be connected to green ground
connector.
Connect remaining 2 supply wires
to remaining 2 terminals (gold).
Securely tighten all electrical
connections.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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