Whirlpool YCEP2760KQ2 Instructions D'installation page 8

7.
U.S. installations:
Make 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.
For a grounded, cord-connected
appliance —
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.
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 plug
provided with the appliance - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
For a permanently connected
appliance —
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
This appliance must be connected to
a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the
circuit conductors and connected to
the equipment-grounding terminal or
lead on the appliance.
Canadian installations:
For a grounded, cord-connected
appliance —
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.
This appliance is equipped with a
cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
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WARNING - Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative or personnel if
you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the
appliance - if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
Power supply cord
(U.S. only)
Use a new UL-approved power supply
cord rated 240-volt min., 30 amperes
and marked for use with a clothes
dryer.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
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.
Direct wire
(U.S. only)
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.
1.
Disconnect the power supply.
external ground
conductor screw
tab
hold-
terminal
down
block
screw
cover
2.
Remove hold-down screw
and terminal block cover.
strain
relief
clamp
sections
3.
Assemble
3/4" U.L.-listed
strain relief (U.L. marking on 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)
dryer
cabinet
strain relief
screws