Whirlpool W10164159B Manual Do Utilizador

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Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws from 
a 

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" (19 mm) 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. 

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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. 

4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of 

electrical connection:

4-wire (recommended)

3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)

4-wire receptacle

 

(NEMA type 14-30R)

A UL listed,

 

120/240-volt 
minimum, 

 

30-amp, dryer 
power supply 
cord*

4-wire connection:

Power Supply Cord

4-wire direct

A fused 
disconnect or 
circuit breaker 
box*

4-wire connection:

Direct Wire

3-wire receptacle

 

(NEMA type 10-30R)

A UL listed,

 

120/240-volt 
minimum, 

 

30-amp, dryer 
power supply 
cord*

3-wire connection:

Power Supply Cord

3-wire direct

A fused 
disconnect or 
circuit breaker 
box*

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.

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and 
where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.

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1. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw.