Whirlpool 3979171 Installation Instructions Manual - Page 4
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A.
Install vent
system (new
installation)
B.
Prepare dryer
SLIDE DRYER ONTO
CARDBOARD OR
HARDBOARD BEFORE
MOVING ACROSS
FLOOR TO PREVENT
FLOOR DAMAGE.
C.
Electrical
connection
This dryer is manufactured with the cabinet-
ground conductor connected to the NEUTRAL
(center) of the wiring harness at the terminal
block. If local codes do NOT permit this type of
connection, use "Four-wire connection"
instructions.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance 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.
If using a power supply cord, the plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
If using a direct wire connection, this appliance
must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an equipment-
ground conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment-
ground terminal or lead on the appliance.
WARNING - Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do
not modify the power supply cord plug. If it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
Four-wire connection...
POWER SUPPLY CORD
spade
terminals with
upturned ends
3/4" U.L.-listed
NEUTRAL
strain relief
ground wire
ground prong
(green)
Four-wire power supply cord at least four feet
long must have four, No.-10 copper wires and
match a four-wire receptacle of NEMA Type
14-30R. The fourth wire (ground conductor)
must be identified with a green cover and the
neutral conductor by a white cover.
Panel C
(If installing washer and dryer, install dryer first.)
1.
Put on safety glasses and gloves.
2.
Install exhaust hood.
Use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around
exhaust hood.
Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1.
Open dryer door and drying rack, if included.
Wipe drum with damp cloth to remove any dust.
2.
Take two cardboard
corners from dryer carton and
place them on floor in back of
dryer. Firmly grasp body of dryer
and gently lay it on its back on the
cardboard corners.
Power supply cord
Use a new UL approved 30 ampere power
supply cord.
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 do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
1.
Disconnect the power supply.
2.
Remove hold-down
screw and terminal
block cover.
14-30R Four-wire receptacle (required for mobile homes)
6.
Connect ground wire
(green) of power supply cord to
external ground conductor
screw. Tighten screw.
external ground
NEUTRAL (white)
connection
8.
Connect the other wires to
outer terminal block screws.
Tighten screws.
ring terminals
9.
relief screws.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
WARNING
Fire Hazard
hold-down screw
terminal
block
cover
external ground
conductor screw
4.
Remove center terminal block screw.
Tighten strain
10.
Insert tab of terminal block cover
into slot of the dryer rear panel. Secure
cover with hold-down screw.
3.
Connect vent to exhaust hood with 4"
clamp. (Exhaust vent MUST fit inside hood.)
4.
Run exhaust vent to dryer location.
Use the straightest path possible. (See Panel B.)
Use clamps to secure vent pieces. Tin snips may be
needed to cut vent to required length.
diamond
marking
3.
Start to screw legs into holes by hand. Use
an adjustable wrench or 1" hex-head socket wrench
to finish turning legs until you reach the ridge with
the diamond marking.
4.
Stand dryer up on cardboard or hardboard.
Direct wire
WARNING
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 do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
strain
3.
Assemble 3/4"
relief
U.L.-listed strain relief
clamp
(U.L. marking on
sections
strain relief) into the
hole below terminal block
opening. Tighten strain relief
screws just enough to hold
the two clamp sections together. Install power
supply cord/cable through the strain relief.
Complete installation following instructions for
your type of connection:
• Four-wire (recommended method)
• Three-wire (if four-wire is not available)
5.
Remove appliance ground wire (green
with yellow stripes) from external ground
connector screw. Fasten under center,
silver-colored terminal block screw.
7.
Connect neutral
wire (white or center)
of power supply cord
under center screw of
the terminal block.
Tighten screw.
rear
panel
strain relief
screws