Whirlpool mede300 Manual Do Utilizador

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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.

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

2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor 

screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or 
center wire) of power supply cord under center, silver-colored 
terminal block screw. Tighten screw.