Whirlpool W10097001A-SP, W10096987A installation instructions Wire Direct Wire Connection

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Direct Wire Connection

Direct wire strain relief

1. Attach direct wire strain relief

A

B

C

Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole (B) below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads (C).

2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief

4-wire Direct Wire Connection

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections.

3. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection

 

 

1"

 

(25

mm)

 

 

(127

5"

)

 

 

 

mm

 

 

 

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

Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into hooks.

4. Connect wires to terminal block

Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screws.

For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, see page 10.

For 4 wire Direct Wire Connection, continue to step 3 on this page.

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. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

A

B

E

Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).

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Contents Table of Contents Tools needed Tools and PartsLocation Requirements Installation clearancesParts supplied all models Parts neededElectrical Requirements Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet installationMinimum Required Spacing It is your responsibilityPrepare dryer for leveling legs Install Leveling LegsScrew in leveling legs If your outlet looks like thisElectrical Connection Wire direct connection Go to stepsChoose electrical connection type Remove terminal block coverWire Power Supply Cord Connection Power Supply Cord ConnectionConnect remaining wires Connect ground wireConnect neutral wire Remove center screwWire Direct Wire Connection Direct Wire ConnectionVenting Requirements Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connectionConnect external ground wire Optional 3-wire ConnectionRigid metal vent Venting RequirementsExhaust hoods ElbowsRecommended exhaust installations Alternate installations for close clearancesPlan Vent System Venting KitsVent System Chart Install Vent SystemVent System Chart Long Vent Models Only Install exhaust hoodComplete Installation Checklist Connect VentLevel Dryer Place towel on dryer Reverse Door Swing OptionalRemove bottom screws Lift door off top screwsCheck door strike alignment Remove screws from hingesSuper Wide Side-Swing Door Rotate outer door Remove screws from door Attach door hingesRemove door strike Flip door overInsert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet TroubleshootingW10096987A W10097001A-SP