Whirlpool RS160LXT Manual page 13

The cord should be Type SRD or SRDT with a
UL listed strain relief and be at least 4 ft (1.22
m) long.
4-wire receptacle (14-50R)
The minimum conductor sized for the copper
4-wire power cord are:
40-amp circuit
2 No.-8 conductors
1 No.-10 white neutral
1 No.-8 green grounding
If connecting to a 3-wire system:
Local codes may permit the use of a UL listed,
3-wire, 250 volt, 40-amp range power supply
cord (pigtail). This cord contains 3 copper con-
ductors with ring terminals or open-end spade
terminals with upturned ends, terminating in a
NEMA Type 10-50P plug on the supply end.
Connectors on the appliance end must be pro-
vided at the point the power supply cord enters
the appliance. This uses a 3-wire receptacle of
NEMA Type 10-50R.
3-wire receptacle (10-50R)
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