Whirlpool 240-volt installation instructions Bare copper wire Neutral

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.Attach a 34-inch, U.L.-listed, strain relief to the hole below terminal block opening. Strain relief should have a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the direct wire cable through the strain relief.

4.Remove the center terminal block screw. Remove the neutral grounding wire (green/yellow wire) from external grounding screw.

External ground

Center silver-colored

connector

terminal block screw

Green/yellow wire of harness

5.Connect neutral grounding wire and the neutral wire (white or center) of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block.

Center silver-colored terminal block screw

External ground

Neutral wire (white)

connector

 

6.Place the hook-shaped end of the wire over the terminal block screw. The open side of the hook should face to the right. Squeeze hook end of wire together to form a loop.

7.Connect the other two wires to outer terminal block screws. Use the same method described in Step 6.

8.Connect the direct wire cable (bare) grounding wire to the external-grounding conductor screw. Tighten all terminal block screws firmly.

9.Tighten the strain relief screws.

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

Bare copper wire

Neutral

grounding wire

 

(green/yellow)

 

34”, U.L.-listed,

 

strain relief

4-Wire Connection with Direct Wire and Frame-Grounding Conductor

(Steps 6-7)

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