Whirlpool 8533582 manual Venting Requirements, Optional 3-wire connection

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

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1.External ground conductor screw

2.Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)

3.Center silver-colored terminal block screw

4.Neutral wire (white or center wire)

5.³⁄₄ in. (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

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

4.Tighten strain relief screws.

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

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 terminal block screw.

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

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

4.Tighten strain relief screws.

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

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

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1.External ground conductor screw

2.Neutral grounding wire (green/yellow)

3.Neutral wire (white or center wire)

4.Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician

Venting Requirements

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

4 in. (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ vent products are recommended.

DURASAFE™ vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts and Accessories. For more information, see the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual.

■The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.

■Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

■Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.

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