Whirlpool GEW9260PL1 User Manual

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To contact a qualified electrical installer.

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To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in 
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 
70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. 

The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply 
connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved 
in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: 
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, 
Quincy, MA 02269.

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To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 
60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt 
electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a 
separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A 
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect 
to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the 
neutral or grounding circuit. 

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Do not use an extension cord.

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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is 
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the 
ground path is adequate.

To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of 
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions 
provided for it here.

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This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire 
electrical supply connection. The neutral ground wire is 
permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire) 
within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical 
supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed 
from the external ground conductor screw (green screw), and 
secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of 
the terminal block. When the neutral ground wire is secured 
under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the 
terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral 
conductor.

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If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral 
ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire 
connection” section. 

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A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the 
appliance is installed in a location where grounding through 
the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the 
neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, 
(2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas 
where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral 
conductors.

Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with 
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:

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A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 
120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be type SRD or 
SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that 
connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade 
terminals with upturned ends.

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A UL listed strain relief.

Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade 
terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply 
cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper 
wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 
14-30R. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either green 
or bare. The neutral conductor must be identified by a white 
cover.

Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade 
terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply 
cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge copper 
wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.

Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) 
and be:

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Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable 
(with ground wire), protected with flexible metallic conduit. All 
current-carrying wires must be insulated.  

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10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).

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At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.

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For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: 

This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or 
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock 
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. 
This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding 
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged 
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and 
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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For a permanently connected dryer:

This dryer 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 dryer.

 

Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative 
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is 
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power 
supply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet 
installed by a qualified electrician.