Whirlpool WFE515S0ES Installation Instruction

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Remove the knockout as needed for the flexible conduit 
connection.

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Assemble a UL listed conduit connector in the opening.

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Tighten strain relief screw against the flexible conduit. 

5. Complete installation following instructions for your type of 

electrical connection:

4-wire (recommended)

3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)

Use this method for:

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New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC)

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Mobile homes 

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Recreational vehicles

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In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the 
neutral

1. Part of metal ground strap must be cut out and removed.

2. Use a 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. Feed the power supply cord through the strain relief on the 

cord/conduit plate on bottom of range. Allow enough slack to 
easily attach the wiring to the terminal block.

4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-50R)

A UL listed, 
250-volt 
minimum, 
40-amp, range 
power supply 
cord

4-wire connection: 
Power supply cord

4-wire direct

A circuit breaker 
box or fused 
disconnect

4-wire connection: 
Direct wire

3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-50R)

A UL listed, 
250-volt 
minimum, 
40-amp, range 
power supply 
cord

3-wire connection: 
Power supply cord

A

B

3-wire direct

A circuit breaker 
box or fused 
disconnect

3-wire connection:
Direct wire

A

B
C

A

B

D

C