Whirlpool W10761048A, Installation Instructions Manual

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Electrical Requirements – U.S.A.
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It is recommended that a separate circuit breaker serving only this
appliance be provided.
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To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged
into a mating, 3- or 4-prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded
in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating
outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
washer is properly grounded.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
It is your responsibility:
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To contact a qualified electrical installer.
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To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
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To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,
60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt
electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a
separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect
to an individual branch circuit.
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Do not use an extension cord.
Electrical Connection
To properly install your washer/dryer, you must determine the
type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the
instructions provided for it here.
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This washer/dryer is manufactured ready to install with a
3-wire electrical supply connection. The neutral ground wire is
permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire)
within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical
supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed
from the external ground connector (green screw), and
secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the
terminal block. When the neutral ground wire is secured under
the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block,
the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.
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If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground
wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection” in
the “Electrical Connection” section.
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A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the
appliance is installed in a location where grounding through
the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the
neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations,
(2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas
where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral
conductors.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
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A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt
minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at
least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer
must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned
ends.
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A UL-listed strain relief.
4-wire
receptacle
(14-30R)
3-wire
receptacle
(10-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring
or spade terminals and UL-listed strain relief. The
4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m)
long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires and
match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R.
The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either
green or bare. The neutral conductor must be
identified by a white cover.
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring
or spade terminals and UL-listed strain relief. The
3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long,
must have three 10-gauge copper wires and match
a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
If your outlet looks like this:
If your outlet looks like this:
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)
and be:
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Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper
cable (with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic
conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
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10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).
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At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.