Whirlpool W10057363B Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection, Wire Direct Wire Connection

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3. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

B

E

C

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 under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.

5. Connect remaining wires

3-Wire Direct Wire Connection

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).

3. Connect neutral wire

B

C

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.

Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B), hook facing right. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.

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Contents Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Dryer Safety Parts supplied Installation RequirementsIf using a power supply cord Tools neededLocation Requirements Installation ClearancesElectrical Requirements Screw in leveling legs Install Leveling LegsIf connecting by direct wire Prepare dryer for leveling legsFor direct wire installations Electric InstallationFor power supply cord installations Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Power Supply Cord ConnectionAttach power supply cord Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wireRemove center screw Connect ground wireConnect remaining wires Connect neutral wireWire Direct Wire Connection Direct Wire ConnectionDirect wire strain relief Attach direct wire strain relief Attach direct wire cable to strain reliefWire Direct Wire Connection Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connectionPower Supply Cord Shown Optional External Ground for 3-Wire ConnectionConnect external ground wire Venting Venting Requirements Determine vent path Plan Vent SystemSpecial provisions for mobile homes Connect Inlet Hose Install Vent SystemCheck for leaks Attach long hose to Y connector and tighten couplingsAttach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Turn on cold water faucetLevel dryer Connect ventChecklist Complete InstallationRemove inner door from outer door Door Reversal optionalMove the door strike Remove door from dryerReverse outer window assembly Remove outer window assembly from trim ringRemove hinge and latch Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ringReinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Reinstall door on dryer Reinstall inner door assemblyPage 2010 11/10 All rights reserved