Whirlpool RY160LXT Installation Instructions Manual page 8

4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord
Use this method for:
■
New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC)
■ Mobile homes
■ Recreational vehicles
■
In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the
neutral
1. Part of metal ground strap must be cut out and removed.
A. Metal ground strap
B. Ground-link screw
2. Use Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground-link screw
from the back of the range. Save the ground-link screw.
3. Feed the power supply cord through the opening in the cord/
conduit plate on bottom of range. Allow enough slack to
easily attach the wiring to the terminal block.
A
C
A. Terminal block
B. Ground-link screw
C. Cord/conduit plate
D. Power supply cord wires
4. Use Phillips screwdriver to connect the green ground wire
from the power supply cord to the range with the ground-link
screw. The ground wire must be attached first.
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5. Use
A
B
6. Connect line 1 (black) and line 2 (red) wires to the outer
7. Securely tighten hex nuts.
8. Replace terminal block access cover.
3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord
Use this method only if local codes permit connecting chassis
ground conductor to neutral wire of power supply cord.
1. Feed the power supply cord through the opening in the cord/
B
D
" nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the
center terminal block post with one of the 10–32 hex nuts.
A
B
C
A. 10–32 hex nut
B. Ground-link screw
C. Line 1 (black)
terminal block posts with 10-32 hex nuts.
NOTE: For power supply cord replacement, only use a power
cord rated at 250 volts minimum, 40 amps or 50 amps that is
marked for use with nominal
opening, with ring terminals and marked for use with ranges.
conduit plate on bottom of range. Allow enough slack to
easily attach the wiring to the terminal block.
A
C
A. Terminal block
B. Ground-link screw
C. Cord/conduit plate
D. Power supply cord wires
F
E
D
D. Green ground wire
E. Neutral (center) wire
F. Line 2 (red)
" (3.5 cm) diameter connection
B
D