Whirlpool duet GEW9200L Series, Job Aid

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Choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring,
or spade terminals, and a UL-approved strain
relief. The 4-wire power supply cord must have
4, 10 gauge solid copper wires, and match a 4-
wire receptacle, NEMA type 14-30R. The fourth
wire (ground conductor) must be identified with
a green cover, and the neutral conductor by a
white cover.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
If using a power supply cord, the cord must
be:
• U.L.-listed or CSA certified
• 120/240 volt minimum
• 30 amp
• Type SRD or SRDT
• At least 4 ft (122 cm) long
The wires that connect to the dryer must end in
ring terminals, or spade terminals with up-
turned ends.
If the outlet looks like this:
4-Wire Receptacle (14-30R)
Choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring,
or spade terminals, and a UL-approved strain
relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, must
have three #10 copper wires, and match a 3-
wire receptacle, NEMA type 10-30R.
If connecting by direct wire:
The power supply cable must match power
supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
• Flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed
copper cable (with ground wire). All current-
carrying wires must be insulated.
• 10 gauge solid copper wire (do not use
aluminum).
• At least 4 ft (122 cm) long.
If the outlet looks like this:
3-Wire Receptacle (10-30R)
Terminal
Block
Cover
Terminal
Block
All wire connections are be made to the termi-
nal block, located on the rear of the appliance.
The terminal block and its cover location is
shown below.