Whirlpool W10136968C manual Optional 3-wire connection

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When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.

1.Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.

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

C

A

B D

E

A. External ground conductor screw

B. Neutral ground wire

C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw

D. Neutral wire (white or center wire)

E. ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

3.Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.

4.Tighten strain relief screw.

5.Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

6.You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”

Optional 3-wire connection

Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.

1.Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.

2.Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.

B

A

C

D

E

F

A. External ground conductor screw

B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground wire

D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

F. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician

3.Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

4.Tighten strain relief screws.

5.Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to an adequate ground.

6.Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.

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Contents Electronic Electric Dryer W10136968CTable of Contents Dryer SafetyInstallation Instructions If using a power supply cordTools andParts Parts neededOptions LocationRequirementsInstallation clearances Dryer DimensionsCustom undercounter installation Dryer only Closet installation Dryer onlyRecommended installation spacing for cabinet installation Mobile home Additional installation requirementsMobile home installations require If connecting by direct wire ElectricalRequirementsIt is your responsibility Electrical ConnectionPower Supply Cord Direct Wire Style 1 Power supply cord strain reliefElectrical Connection Wire connection Power supply cord Style 2 Direct wire strain reliefWire connection Direct wire Remove center silver-colored terminal block screwBDE CG F Optional 3-wire connection If using an existing vent system VentingRequirementsIf this is a new vent system Vent material Optional exhaust installations Alternate installations for close clearancesSpecial provisions for mobile home installations PlanVentSystemInstall VentSystem Install LevelingLegsVent system chart ConnectVentCompleteInstallation ConnectInletHoseLevelDryer Dryer USE StartingYourDryerIf the dryer will not start, check the following To use an Automatic Cycle How Automatic Cycles WorkTo use a Manual Cycle To use a Steam CyclePausingorRestarting Stopping YourDryerControlLocked DryingandCycleTipsCycles Additional Features ChangingCycles,Options andModifiers DryingRackOptionCleaningtheDryer Location CleaningtheLintScreenCleaningtheDryerInterior Dryer CareRemovingAccumulatedLint WaterInletHosesVacation,StorageandMovingCare ChangingtheDrumLightTroubleshooting DryerOperationDryerResults Cycle time too short Lint on loadStains on load or drum Loads are wrinkledAccessories Call W10136968C