Whirlpool W10115226B, W10115227B-SP Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

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3. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

B

C

E

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw.

4. Connect ground wire

A F

Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.

5. Connect remaining wires

Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements.”

3-wire Direct Wire Connection

IMPORTANT: Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.

1. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection

1"

(25

mm)

 

3½"

(89

mm)

 

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.

Strip 31/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends into hooks.

2. Remove center screw

B

Remove center terminal block screw (B).

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Contents Table of Contents Dryer Safety Tools needed Tools and PartsLocation Requirements Parts suppliedElectrical Requirements If your outlet looks like this If connecting by direct wireChoose a standard power supply cord connector Electrical ConnectionScrew in leveling legs Prepare dryer for leveling legs Install Leveling LegsElectrical Connection Options Power Supply Cord Direct WireChoose electrical connection type Remove terminal block cover Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Power Supply Cord ConnectionConnect remaining wires Connect ground wireConnect remaining wires Remove center screw Connect neutral wireAttach direct wire cable to strain relief Direct Wire ConnectionWire Direct Wire Connection Attach direct wire strain reliefPrepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection Connect external ground wire Optional 3-wire ConnectionVenting Requirements Venting Kits Optional exhaust installationsAlternate installations for close clearances Plan Vent SystemConnect Vent Install Vent SystemIf the dryer will not start, check the following Complete Installation ChecklistLevel Dryer Level DryerRemove bottom screws Remove screws from door Reverse Door Swing OptionalRemove screws from hinges Place towel on dryerInsert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet Flip door overAttach door hinges Remove and transfer plugsSeparate inner from outer door Remove bottom screws Flip door overLift door off top screws Remove door strike plug TroubleshootingRotate outer door Remove and transfer plugs Remove door strike