Whirlpool IDC875SSS0 Instructions D'installation page 13

4. Connect the neutral (center) wire to the center terminal
connector using one of the hex washer head screws.
Securely tighten screw for proper electrical connection.
D
C
B
A
A. Line 1
B. Green ground wire
C. Ground-link screw
D. Hex washer head
screw
E. Silver-colored terminal
block screw
5. Connect the other 2 wires (lines 1 and 2) to the outer
aluminum terminal blocks.
6. Securely tighten screws for proper electrical connection.
7. Tighten strain relief screws.
8. Replace terminal block cover.
3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord
Use this method only if local codes permit connecting cabinet-
ground conductor to neutral wire of power supply cord.
1. Use a ¼" nut driver and remove the hex washer head screws
from the aluminum terminal blocks.
2. Connect the neutral (center) wire to the center terminal
connector using one of the hex washer head screws.
Securely tighten screw for proper electrical connection.
C
B
A
A. Line 1
B. Ground-link
C. Hex washer head screw
D. Silver-colored terminal
block screw
3. Connect the other 2 wires (lines 1 and 2) to the outer terminal
screws on the terminal block.
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Replace terminal block cover.
E
F
G
H
I
F. Ground-link
G. Neutral (center) wire
H. Line 2
I. UL listed strain relief
and 40-amp range
power supply cord
D
E
F
G
E. Neutral (center) wire
F. Line 2
G. UL listed strain relief
and 40-amp range power
supply cord
Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire
This range may be connected directly to the fuse disconnect or
circuit breaker box. Depending on your electrical supply, make
the required 3-wire or 4-wire connection.
1. Strip outer covering back 3" (7.6 cm) to expose wires. Strip
the insulation back 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of each wire.
2. Allow enough slack in the wire to easily attach the wiring
terminal block.
3. Complete electrical connection according to your type of
electrical supply (4-wire or 3-wire connection).
4-wire Connection: Direct Wire
Use this method for:
■ New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC)
■ Mobile homes
■ Recreational vehicles
■
An area where local codes prohibit grounding through the
neutral
1. Remove the ground-link screw from the range frame. Save
the ground-link screw and cup washer. Bend the ground-link
away from the range so that it does not contact the range.
B
A
A. Ground-link screw
B. Cup washer
C. Ground-link bent away from range
2. Connect the bare ground wire to the range using the ground-
link screw and cup washer. The ground wire must be
attached first and must not contact any other terminal.
C
B
A
A. Bare wire from power
supply cable
B. Line 1
C. Hex washer head screw
D. Silver-colored terminal
block screw
1"
(2.5 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
C
D
E
F
G
E. Line 2
F. Neutral (white) wire
G. UL listed conduit
connector and power
supply cable
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