Whirlpool W10096987A Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection, Venting Requirements

6. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

C

B

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.

7. Connect ground wire

A

F

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

8. 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

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

3. 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.

4. Connect wires to terminal block

To connect wires to terminal block, place hooked end of wire under terminal block screw, facing to the right, squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw.

5. Remove center screw

B

Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).

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