Whirlpool W10057363B Direct Wire Connection, Attach direct wire cable to strain relief

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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

(C)through the hole below the terminal block opening (B). Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads and tighten securely.

2.Attach direct wire cable to strain relief

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 screw against the direct wire cable.

If your wiring looks like this:

4-wire direct connection:

Go to 4-Wire Direct Connection on this page.

3-wire direct connection:

Go to 3-Wire Direct Connection on page 11.

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.

1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection

1

 

 

 

 

3 ⁄2"

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(89

mm

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.

2. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

E

B

A

Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).

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Contents Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Dryer Safety Tools needed Installation RequirementsIf using a power supply cord Parts suppliedInstallation Clearances Location RequirementsElectrical Requirements Prepare dryer for leveling legs Install Leveling LegsIf connecting by direct wire Screw in leveling legsFor power supply cord installations Electric InstallationFor direct wire installations Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Power Supply Cord ConnectionAttach power supply cord Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wireConnect neutral wire Connect ground wireConnect remaining wires Remove center screwAttach direct wire cable to strain relief Direct Wire ConnectionDirect wire strain relief Attach direct wire strain relief Wire Direct Wire ConnectionPrepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection Wire Direct Wire ConnectionConnect external ground wire Optional External Ground for 3-Wire ConnectionPower Supply Cord Shown Venting Venting Requirements Special provisions for mobile homes Plan Vent SystemDetermine vent path Install Vent System Connect Inlet HoseTurn on cold water faucet Attach long hose to Y connector and tighten couplingsAttach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Check for leaksConnect vent Level dryerComplete Installation ChecklistRemove door from dryer Door Reversal optionalMove the door strike Remove inner door from outer doorRemove outer window assembly from trim ring Reverse outer window assemblyReinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ringRemove hinge and latch Reinstall inner door assembly Reinstall door on dryerPage 2010 11/10 All rights reserved